LeVar Burton

Shy Sophie, enticed by the dancing that she sees in the studio across the street, sets out to learn on her own. LeVar learns to dance the mambo and explores dancing around the world.

Despite what the people of Jasper, Texas think, Theodora feels Old Man Crampton, his pet pig, and his junkyard are just dandy.

Ty meets a man who, using a washboard, comb, spoons, and pail, fills that night with music.

A story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber.

A reading of the book, My life with the wave, and discussions about ocean related subjects such as coral reefs and manatees.

After badger's death his friends comfort themselves by remembering personal moments and the good times they shared with their beloved pal. Other segments include: In remembrance: LeVar shares fond memories of his grandmother and her wonderful cooking. LeVar joins kids at Staten Island Academy working on artwork in remembrance of loved ones ; Let the spirit move you: a dancer at Alvin Ailey Dance Company shares how the founder's spirit is still present....

In a work of fiction, the birth of the Parícutin volcano is presented. Then, while at Volcano National Park in Hawaii, LeVar is only 2,000 feet from a major eruption of Kilauea Volcano. He tells about two kinds of lava and why volcanoes occur. LeVar talks to volcanologists who are studying the prediction of eruptions, and viewers learn what is inside our earth that causes volcanoes. LeVar also visits an artist--Chiu Leong--who creates raku pottery....

Jack Gilford reads the featured book by Amy Hest The purple coat. Host LeVar Burton visits the New York garment district and has a coat made specially for him. Viewers also visit the Fashion Institute of Technology where they explore the world of design. Reviewed books are Pablo Picasso by Ibi Lepscky, How a book is made by Aliki and Goat in the rug by Charles L. Blood and Martin Link.

Inspired by the moving story of The wall, host LeVar Burton visits the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C. Viewers meet Maya Lin, the talented young architect who designed this amazing monument. A look at Mount Rushmore and a mural dedicated to Louis Armstrong expands the concept of walls as a way to pay tribute to those who have gone before. Three books are also reviewed: "Tillie and the wall" by Leo Lionni, "All those secrets of the world"...

Presents a reading of the book Three days on a river in a red canoe, by Vera B. Williams. Host LeVar Burton goes camping with a group of enthusiastic youngsters.