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
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In this story Harey and his friends, Scampi, Chips and Pillow, are trying their best to rake leaves on a windy day, when Harey decides it would be much more fun to fly a kite; this leads all of them to learn a constant lesson that all children need to learn: "being safe is no accident." The three safety lessons identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly include: 1. If you find yourself in a scary situation - try not to panic. Try to stay calm. 2....
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 2: English - Mary and the students work on: Hello, my name's___, what's your name? Then, using well-known characters like Robin Hood, Tinkerbell, Snow White and Captain Cook, children play Is It___? Next, cut-out pictures of the characters are used to introduce the numbers 1-5. Part 2: Spanish - Julia and the students work on: Hello, my name's___, what's your name? Then, using well-known characters like Robin Hood, Tinkerbell, Snow White and...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 17: English - Simon Says is the perfect way to help children begin to understand instructions. And, as Wasty makes a pest of himself, it reinforces rules like: don't touch, put it back, don't jump, don't run, please don't talk, don't shout, and please talk. Part 17: Spanish - Clovis and Julia help the children begin to understand instructions. And Papelita, making a pest of herself, reinforces rules such as: don't touch, put it back, don't jump,...
6) Thomas Comma
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Do you remember what it's like not to fit in, and how that made you feel? Fortunately, there are two little magic words that can help us face that situation: Thomas Comma. This animated program, tells the story of a lonely, little comma who just didn't seem to fit in anywhere. In the end, Thomas, determined to find his place in life, teaches us to believe in ourselves and face moments that challenge us. As we discover, among a variety of grammatical...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 5: English - It's Clovis' birthday; so Mary uses Happy Birthday to introduce How old are you? I'm ___ years old. Then opposite descriptions include small/big, good/bad, right/wrong. And colors are used to answer Look it's ___? Part 5: Spanish - It's Clovis' birthday; so Julia uses Happy Birthday to introduce How old are you? I'm ___ years old. Then opposite descriptions include small/big, good/bad, right/wrong. And colors are used to answer Look...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 19: English - Mary sings popular songs that children may repeat in this musical, sing-along review of the previous programs: One Elephant Went Out to Play; My Hat Has 3 Feathers; Rock My Soul; Incy, Wincy Spider. Part 19: Spanish - In this musical, sing-along review of the previous programs, Julia first sings the songs, then the music is repeated, allowing children the chance to sing the songs as well.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Fire safety is something every child needs to learn about from a very young age. The seven lessons identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly include: 1. Be careful of insects that may bite or sting. 2. Never leave hot drinks where they could spill or get knocked over. 3. Never try to light a barbeque. 4. Never carry containers of gasoline. 5. Never play with matches. 6. Never leave a stove unattended where something is cooking. 7. If there ever is...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 3: English - In Segment 1 the children try to play their instruments, but there are too many interruptions. In Segment 2 directions are emphasized as Oliver and Laura see street musicians playing. In Segment 3 Mary sings The Finger Band Has Come to Town, then she recites Hey, Diddle, Diddle and adds a favorite tongue twister. Spanish - In Segment 1 the children try to play their instruments, but there are too many interruptions. In Segment 2...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 6: English - Tastes of food (sweet, sour, bitter, salty) are the theme in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Paul goes food shopping with Laura and her mother. In Segment 3 Mary sings Hot Cross Buns, then Clovis tells the story of The Big Turnip. Part 6: Spanish - Tastes of food (sweet, sour, bitter, salty) are the theme in Segment 1. In Segment 2 Oscar and Maria go food shopping with his mother. In Segment 3 Julia sings Aurora de Mayo, then she recites...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 8: English - A "School's in Bloom" contest is the theme for Segment 1. In Segment 2 Paul's dad takes Paul and Laura for a walk in the country to take pictures of trees and flowers. In Segment 3 Mary sings Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush, then she tells the story of Peter Rabbit and a fun tongue twister. Part 8: Spanish - A "School's in Bloom" contest is the theme for Segment 1. In Segment 2 Oscar's dad takes Oscar and Jaime for a nature walk....
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. Ages 4 - 11, will love to learn English with the help of Marcus the Mole and his cartoon friends and family. Animated like a modern-day computer game, the program is easy and fun to watch, making learning come naturally.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 10: English - In Segment 1 it's Wasty's birthday, and everyone in the classroom sings Happy Birthday. In Segment 2 friends and family come together to celebrate Olly's birthday. In Segment 3 Mary and the children do the Hokey Cokey. Clovis recites Little Jack Horner, then Wasty does a fun tongue twister. Part 10: Spanish - In Segment 1 it's Papelita's birthday, and everyone in the classroom sings Happy Birthday. In Segment 2 friends and family...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
This Emmy-award winning program documents a team's 1,000-mile, 100-day journey hiking and kayaking their way from the southern tip of the Florida Everglades to Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp; it highlights the importance of preserving a corridor for animals and explores the natural lands, waters, and ranches that connect and protect these threatened wildlife pathways.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
This program helps us improve our map skills, using the Upper Great Lakes States of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin as a guide. We learn about boundaries, how the Mississippi River and Great Lakes form natural boundaries, about the interstate highways that connect the cities. The three states share a common history and heritage, recognized by historic landmarks and sites that are represented by symbols on maps. We see the Capital cities of Des Moines,...
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In this story Harey the hair-brained rabbit is so excited about playing, he forgets to follow important safety rules. The five safety lessons identified by Safety Educator Alyssa Kelly include: 1. Always be sure your shoe, boot or sneaker laces are tied. 2. Don't be too much in a rush - and watch where you are going. 3. Always stop, look and listen before crossing a road. 4. Always walk carefully across a road. 5. Never run into a road to get anything....
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Narrated by Sam Waterston, this is the story of the extraordinary friendship of two of America’s most enduring icons, two-time Oscar winning actor, Gary Cooper, and the Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ernest Hemingway. “The true gen,” Hemingway’s shorthand for “genuine information,” offers a hint at how these two, who were opposites in many ways, developed such a close alliance.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Part 16: English - Vincent, an artist, visits the classroom. His beautiful painting of a colorful train helps children identify the primary colors; in selecting colors they learn about here and there, then close by playing Bingo with matching colors. Part 16: Spanish - Leonor, an artist, visits the classroom. Her beautiful painting of a colorful train helps children identify the primary colors; in selecting colors they learn about here and there,...