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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen? Author M. D. Payne...
Author
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 910L
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"How was Mister Rogers' Neighborhood created, and who was the man that started it all? This moving and informative picture book explores the history of this acclaimed television show and its inspiring creator in an accessible way for children. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was groundbreaking in its own quiet, generous way. It introduced art, professions, food and even highlighted difficult subjects, like losing a loved one and divorce. This information...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Mister Rogers. Readers learn about Mr. Rogers' early life, his beginnings in educational programming with The Children's Corner and his 31 years in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index.
Author
Publisher
Gloo Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Discover the untold story of Ella Jenkins, the First Lady of Children's Music. While many know her from Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, few realize that her groundbreaking career in children's music was rooted in the fight for equality. A young girl in a segregated Chicago, Ella found her passion for music early on, believing in its potential to bring people together. Follow Ella's trailblazing career from her early life influenced...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"On the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing, acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley takes a fresh look at the American space program, President John F. Kennedy's inspiring challenge, and the race to the moon. Just months after being elected President of the United States, John F. Kennedy made an astonishing announcement to the nation: we would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In this engrossing epic of contemporary history,...
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
8 videodiscs (1320 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + activity booklet/parents guide (24 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Sparks of discovery fly with this 8-DVD set containing all 52 episodes of the Emmy Award winning animated science-adventure series. . . Ride with Ms. Frizzle, teacher extraordinaire, and her enthusiastic, inquisitive students as their Magic School Bus takes them on cliff-hanging field trips inside the human body, back to prehistoric times, far out into space, and everywhere else in between!" -- Publisher website.
9) Divorce
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Education edition, Full screen version.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (866 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time with Benjamin Franklin's teenage reporters as they confront the real and physical dangers of the American Revolution. Trapped in opposite sides of the war, James an American colonist and Sarah a young English reporter are forced to choose between friendship and allegiance to their countries. All while they try to look after mischievous Henri, a French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Alex's composed nature and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game show in the United States. Alex not only earned numerous awards over...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on...
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Jay, Elisha, and Tyler as they follow firefighters trying to contain an out-of-control blaze, learn how a S.W.A.T team handles a hostage situation, and train with the L.A.P.D. in a high pursuit chase.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From their own backyards to a NASA research center, these middle school girls and their female STEM professional mentors are seriously into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). They track toads, count clouds, and much more, all in the name of citizen science.
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tour the world with Animal Atlas to discover how animals survive and thrive. In 30 mph see some of the fastest animals on the planet. In the biggest and the best learn how different animals use their incredible size or lightning speed to survive. In something extra learn about animal special abilities and features and how animals use them.
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (35 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Go on an adventure with Dora and Boots as they try to get to Pirate Piggies' ship, and sing along with Dora to some of her well-known songs! Includes 30 songs in a karaoke format, and a music video.