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Opt: An Illusionary Tale
S08E01 · Opt: An Illusionary Tale

Sep 22, 1991

In this episode, all is not what it seems as LeVar demonstrates optical illusions from the book by Arline and Joseph Baum. He also shows how special effects are created for television; meets artist Christian Thee, who paints trompe l'oeil, or "trick-the-eye," paintings; and shows clips of kids creating their own optical illusions as well as camouflage tricks that animals use to deceive predators.

Racoons and Ripe Corn
S08E02 · Racoons and Ripe Corn

Sep 23, 1991

LeVar spends the day following around wildlife artist and children's book author Jim Arnofsky, who shows LeVar how he is inspired to create the stories by the signs of animals around the woods near his home. Julia Barr reads several of Arnofsky's books: Raccoons and Ripe Corn, about a family of raccoons that feast on a nearby corn crop; Come Out, Muskrats!, about some shy muskrats hiding in their pond home; and Deer at the Brook, about a family of deer taking a drink at the stream.

The Lady with the Ship on Her Head
S08E03 · The Lady with the Ship on Her Head

Sep 24, 1991

Turning even crazier, the show plays with our heads in more ways than one. LeVar is the "Head reporter" of a mock-news program called "HEADline News Report" and "reports" on a truly head-spinning array of all things ridiculous about the head. Included is a "Head-to-Head" interview with The Grateful Head, a fictitious musical group of singing heads...no necks, just heads. They sing a song called, "I Ain't Got No Body." Marilyn Pasekoff reads the featured story of a vain French woman, trying to win a fancy hat contest, unwittingly has a miniature sailing ship land on ...

Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
S08E04 · Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express

Sep 25, 1991

LeVar takes a train ride from California to Washington state. Along the way, we learn about trains and how the transcontinental railroad came to be. Brian Dennehy narrates the true story of how a young teen named Kate Shelley risked her life to save the engineers of a train that crashed into a river when the bridge near her home collapsed, and how she had to get word to the nearest station to alert them to stop the express train.

Snowy Day: Stories and Poems
S08E05 · Snowy Day: Stories and Poems

Sep 26, 1991

LeVar travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is a perfect spot for a few poetry readings and winter observations. Some of which include sledding down hills, playing in the snow, building snow-people, and even meeting someone who races in the famous Iditarod.

Tar Beach
S08E06 · Tar Beach

Oct 04, 1992

LeVar's presence looms over New York once again, this time literally. He's taken to the roof of one of the nondescript skyscrapers, very close to the bridge mentioned in the featured book, Tar Beach.

The Wall
S08E07 · The Wall

Oct 05, 1992

LeVar visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, and discusses its historical significance to helping people learn about the service men and woman who died in the war. Artist Mia Lin, who designed the black granite wall, is profiled as she describes the reasons she chose the materials and design style for the monument. Jason Ruggiero reads the featured story of a boy who accompanies his father to the monument to search for his paternal grandfather's name on the wall, and his observations of other visitors.

Sam the Sea Cow
S08E08 · Sam the Sea Cow

Oct 06, 1992

LeVar goes to Florida to help take care of manatee with a crew of marine biology experts. He gets to feed a baby manatee, and assists in returning a rehabilitated manatee back to the ocean. Jason Robards reads the feature story of a true tale about a young manatee named Sam whose curiosity caused him to get stuck in drain pipe, and how he was rescued and returned to the sea.

Rechenka's Eggs
S08E09 · Rechenka's Eggs

Oct 07, 1992

LeVar takes up decorating eggs and shows us that they're one of nature's extraordinary wonders. The author of the featured book shows us how she got the idea for the story. We also see how animals in nature hatch their eggs.

Sophie and Lou
S08E10 · Sophie and Lou

Oct 08, 1992

LeVar takes a spirited leap into the world of dance. He gets a mambo lesson from Latin dancer Jackie Rios, and has a hop while learning some fresh hip-hop moves. LeVar shows that there are different kinds of dancing done all over the world. Lola Falana narrates "Sophie and Lou", a story of a young lady who is very shy and lives all alone. Sophie learns to dance by herself until she meets her match.

About

Reading Rainbow Season 9 (1991) is released on Sep 22, 1991 and the latest season 15 of Reading Rainbow is released in 2000. Watch Reading Rainbow online - the English Family TV series from United States. Reading Rainbow is directed by Larry Lancit,Mark Mannucci,Hugh Martin,Mitch Geller and created by Ellen Schecter with LeVar Burton and Jennifer Betit Yen. Reading Rainbow is available online on PBS Kids Amazon Channel and Amazon Video.

LeVar Burton introduces an appropriate subject for each episode to go with the featured children's book that is read in its entirety. This is followed by suggestions of other books for further reading.

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United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

WNED-TV Buffalo, Lancit Media Entertainment

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Opening books, opening minds.

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