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Reading Rainbow
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Travel on a marvelous musical
journey with innovative host
LeVar Burton.
Abiyoyo Reading Rainbow.
This book is a storysong retold and sung by its author, Pete Seeger. Based on a South African lullaby and
folk story, a boy and his father come up with a plan to save the townspeople from a giant, Abiyoyo. Host
LeVar Burton reveals some of the ways a story can be told with music. Features that are incorporated in
this rhythmic episode include an upbeat music video, a rap video, a professional dance group, and computer
animation accompanied by music.
10018325 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Barn Dance! Reading Rainbow.
Unable to sleep, a young boy follows the sound of music across the fields and finds an unusual barn dance
in progress. Host LeVar Burton takes viewers to the hilltops of Tennessee for a look at true bluegrass music
and dancing. Clogging is featured, along with various instruments used by bluegrass musicians. Viewers learn
how a fiddle maker creates an instrument from beginning to end.
10018326 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Berlioz the Bear Reading Rainbow.
Berlioz the bear and his fellow musicians are due to play for the town ball when their bandwagon becomes
stuck in a hole in the road. The surprise that saves the day is the strange buzzing in Berlioz's instrument.
Host LeVar Burton goes on a musical journey through New York City, meeting many musicians who call
the streets their stage. Viewers go behind the scenes at the Boys Choir of Harlem and visit with the boys and
their director, while learning that the rhythm and energy of music draw people together.
10018327 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Mama Don't Allow Reading Rainbow.
When Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday, neither his parents nor his neighborhood can stand the
racket. No one guesses what is in store for them, when Miles and his Swamp Band receive an invitation
to play at the Alligator Ball. Host LeVar Burton introduces the viewers to Fred Newman, a mouth sounds
performer. Fred makes amazing sound effects with just his mouth and playing all the parts of the instruments
in the song Mama Don't Allow. LeVar then visits with jazz saxophone artist Earl Turbinton about creating
improvisational music. Earl demonstrates how music can express emotion.
10018331 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Ty's One-Man Band Reading Rainbow.
On a hot, humdrum day, Ty meets a mysterious man who uses a washboard, comb, spoons, and a pail to
create a one-man band out of thin air! This leads LeVar on an exploration to a concert in the park, where he
discovers a rap band, doo-wop group, jazz band, and salsa band - all different types of music. An a cappella
singing group and talented Ben Vereen add to the mix.
10018329 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba Reading Rainbow.
A little girl hatches a plan to bring Broadway to her matinee loving aunt who's in bed recovering from a
rhumba-related spill. Meet Dr. Walter Turnball and the Boy's Choir of Harlem as they rehearse their songs
and talk about what choir has done for them. The viewers take a trip to Broadway and meet some of the cast
members of the musical, "Cats," and watch them put on their make-up as they get ready for a performance.
10018334 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin Reading Rainbow.
The feature book in this episode explores how rhyming, melodies, and mathematics help combine sounds of
different instruments, making music fun - and fun music. Taking a trip to the Juilliard School of Music, host
LeVar finds out how orchestra members combine their sounds and work as a team under the leadership of
the conductor. Then "STOMP," a percussion performance group, demonstrates how it incorporates creativity,
expression, rhythm, dance, and self-expression in a team effort that's very active and entertaining.
10018330 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
10052682 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
LOMAX
The Hound of Music!
Lomax the Hound of Music:
Favorite Songs
John M. Feierabend.
This CD contains favorite songs from the first season
of Lomax. It is a terrific collection of folk tunes
wonderfully performed by the top-tier musicians and
characters who appear regularly on the program. Join
the music-obsessed pooch Lomax, his feline sidekick
Delta, their human companion Amy, and their friends
as they crisscross America on their tune-filled steam
train, the "Melody Hound Express," tracking down
and performing together the wonderful songs that
form the heart of our diverse musical heritage.
10089929 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K-3 14.95
The Best of Lomax,
the Hound of Music
John M. Feierabend.
The acclaimed PBS Kids show, based on John M.
Feierabend's First Steps in Music series, breaks
new ground for its great songs, engaging story, and
educational content. Meet the dog Lomax, his cat
friend Delta, their human Amy, and fleas Louise
and Clark as they make music, laugh, and together
seek out and sing new folk songs while traveling the
American landscape in their train-caboose home. The
four episodes included in this DVD were personally
selected by Mr. Feierabend and they are full of
moments of quiet wonder, integrating all the elements
of his acclaimed music education curriculum.
10089919 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K-3 24.95
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"Silver Honors" best
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