The library: Elizabeth Brown loves to read more than anything else, but when her collection of books grows and grows, she must make a change in her life. The gardener: A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city but takes her love for gardening with her. The journey: A young Amish girl tells her "silent friend, " her diary, about all the wonderous experiences...

A reading of the book, "If you give a mouse a cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff. Discusses chain reactions from a bowling alley, leading into the reading of the main story. Then it's off to a factory where bowling balls are made and a domino expert demonstrates how he designs chain reactons as he sets up a domino art event. Reviews: "This is the key to the kingdom" by Diane Worfolk Allison, "The house that Jack built" illustrated by Jebby Stow, and...

A girl and her father grow numerous potaotes from two rotten, sprouted potaotes. Host Levar Burton talks about composting and also looks at other ways items are recycled.

To escape the horrors of World War II Germany, a young girl steals books to read and visits with the Jewish refugee hiding in her house.

Even pirates love to read. The "Bookaneers, " led by pirate Tina Fey, have come ashore and they want to plunder Elmo's bookshelf. When Elmo finds out how much they love to read, he can't wait to become a Bookaneer himself. He will have to pass the test and help them find their treasure. Bert and Ernie are also on the hunt for treasure. Sing along with Abby in a song about something she treasures: words. Elmo invites you to learn all about the books...

Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". Other segments include: LeVar talks about slavery: LeVar introduces students to the history, heroes, stories, and music of the African American culture which emerged from slavery ; Songs about slavery: the a capella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock, perform and share their historical knowledge of slavery.

This prayer of the Iroquois Indians celebrates the precious and rare gift of the natural world and the resources of the Earth. Other segments include: Visit a cranberry farm: LeVar visits a Maine cranberry farm and shows how cranberries are grown, and harvested ; Clay from the earth: a visit to Pueblo, AZ provides an introduction to the process and traditions of creating beautiful Pueblo pottery ; Planting a tree: kids in New York City tell about...