Chip Taylor Communications (Firm)
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Alex is digging for buried treasure, when Timeblazers Jen and Sam tell him that his pirate's map is a fake. To help him better understand fact from fiction, they head back to ancient Greece and Plato, who made up the story of the mythical island Atlantis. Next Alex learns that the story of King Arthur and the Round Table is just a good story, written by Geoffrey of Monmouth; also that the Sword Excalibur and Merlin come from Celtic myths and legends....
2) The Universe
Series
Language
English
Description
Astronaut Russell "Rusty"Schweickart, who traveled into space aboard Apollo 9, introduces this documentary that addresses the questions: what is the universe and could there be life in the universe? Appropriately narrated by actor William Shatner (Star Trek), this program goes beyond the Earth, the Solar System and the Milky Way, deep into the vast reaches of the cosmos. Utilizing new and archival footage, along with computer-generated animation,...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 13: English - Mary reviews key words and phrases with the children then encourages them to sing along with popular songs, such as Ba, Ba, Black Sheep, Are You Sleeping? and I Am a Music Man. Part 13: Spanish - In this review program Julia reviews key words and phrases with the children; also she encourages them to sing along with popular songs.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 7: English - Children try to hide a dog in the classroom in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Paul and Laura bring a rabbit to a farm and get to see all the animals there. In Segment 3 Mary sings Old MacDonald Had a Farm, then she recites 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe. Clovis recites Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen. Mary finishes with a fun tongue twister. Part 7: Spanish - Children try to hide a dog in the classroom in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Oscar and Jaime go...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 14: English - Mary provides pictures of trees, flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables to help the children create their own beautiful garden. Also they learn to ask for what they'd like to drink: milk, water or orange juice. Part 14: Spanish - Julia provides pictures of trees, flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables to help the children create their own beautiful garden. Also they learn to ask for what they'd like to drink: milk, water or orange...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 2: English - Tom's little brother, Paul, and their grandmother visit the classroom on a rainy day in Segment 1. Oliver invites Laura to go with his family on a picnic outing in Segment 2. In Segment 3 Mary sings The Farmer's in His Den; next she recites Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling. She finishes with a fun tongue twister. Spanish - Jorge's little sister, Susanita, and their grandmother visit the classroom on a rainy...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 6: English - The Christmas season helps Mary introduce give and take, please and thank you; plus important commands like: look, stand up, come here, sit up, sit down, stop it. Part 6: Spanish - The Christmas season helps Julia introduce give and take, please and thank you; plus important commands like: look, stand up, come here, sit up, sit down, stop it.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Harey the hare-brained rabbit discovers, a farm is a workplace where one needs to be extra careful when visiting. The eleven safety lessons identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly include: 1. Never climb on top of tall fences. 2. Watch where you're going! 3. Always wash your hands before eating or drinking. 4. Never climb through dangerous fences. 5. Never go into fields where there are animals that may harm you. 6. Watch out for all moving vehicles....
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Throughout the world’s history people have created maps. Early maps were developed as humans began to explore the planet; later, maps defined countries and showed the relationship among features such as cities, lakes, rivers, mountains and roads. Maps have played an important role in human history and learning to use them has always been and still is an important skill. In this program viewers learn basic map skills: how to read a map and how maps...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 22: English - Mary uses the time of day (morning, afternoon and evening) to help children answer the question: what do you like to do? For example, in the morning I have breakfast; in the evening I prefer to read. Part 22: Spanish - Julia uses the time of day (morning, afternoon and evening) to help children answer the question: what do you like to do? For example, in the morning I have breakfast; in the evening I prefer to read.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Gaining too much weight and being too inactive can lead children down a path that is not safe for their overall health and wellbeing. In this story children see that Harey the hare-brained rabbit has been eating too much of the wrong foods and not getting enough exercise. We discover five steps identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly that guide children toward a safe and healthier lifestyle: 1. Don't watch too much television. 2. Don't eat too...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 12: English - Mary has the children make a menu of foods they like and don't like, including eggs, bacon, chocolate, ice cream, oranges, apples, milk, coffee, spinach and hamburgers. Then they act out things they like to do: sing and dance, read and write, run and jump. Part 12: Spanish - Julia has the children make a menu of foods they like and don't like, including eggs, bacon, chocolate, ice cream, oranges, apples, milk, coffee, spinach and...
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Whether children play indoors or outdoors it is always important they remember to play safely. In this story Harey the hair-brained rabbit make-believes he's a pirate searching for lost treasure. Unfortunately, he lets his imagination get carried away and forgets to be safe in a number of situations. The four safety lessons identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly include: 1. Choose to play in areas that are safe and have enough room. 2. Never rush...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 8: English - Children learn how to ask questions and to describe favorite things. What's that? What's this? Describe the toy, boat, trumpet, and scarf. Then Miss Mary uses a rainbow and numbers to help identify colors. What color is this? 1, purple, 2 green, 3 blue, etc. Part 8: Spanish - Children learn how to ask questions and to describe favorite things. What's that? What's this? Describe the toy, boat, trumpet, train, scarf; then Miss Julia...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Our English lesson for Spanish speaking children continues as Marcus the Mole goes to the post office and we learn about stamps and letters, then introductions, as Marcus meets a friend. When Marcus isn't feeling well the doctor comes and we learn about body parts; also Marcus' brother helps us learn where things are.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 4: English - A missing comic book is the theme of Segment 1; in Segment 2 Oliver and Paul go to the book store for the latest edition of Goosebumps; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings 3 Green Bottles Standing on the Wall, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she reads a popular story, The Giant's Garden. Part 4: Spanish - A missing comic book is the theme of Segment 1; in Segment 2 Oscar and Maria go to the book store for Diario de a Bordo;...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 9: English - A colorful parrot from Mexico comes into the classroom in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Olly and Paul go to the zoo and see all the animals there. In Segment 3 Mary sings The Animals Went In 2 By 2, then she tells The Gorilla and the Elephant and shares a fun tongue twister. Part 9: Spanish - A colorful parrot comes into the classroom in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Oscar and Maria go to the zoo and see all the animals there. In Segment 3 Julia...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 11: English - Children learn to express what they want. Wasty wants to play, while Bug and the others want to read, sing, write and paint. Also Raffle, a rabbit, comes for a visit and the children make rabbit puppets and name them. Part 10: Spanish - Children learn to express what they want. Papelita wants to play, while Bug and the others want to read, sing, write and paint. Also Bingo, a rabbit, comes for a visit and the children make rabbit...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Using proven techniques of language teaching, this series makes learning English a fun and friendly learning experience for Spanish speaking children.Everyday words and phrases are spoken and repeated in Spanish and English as Marcus the Mole and his friends go on learning adventures to school, the movies and a picnic.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 15: English - Mary introduces the children to music and instruments in an orchestra. Hearing the sounds of the instruments reinforces the new vocabulary. Then Jane, a musician, shows them how to make high and low sounds by adding water to drinking glasses. Part 15: Spanish - Julia introduces the children to music and instruments in an orchestra. Hearing the sounds of the instruments reinforces the new vocabulary. Then Juan, a musician, shows...