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
[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 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 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
[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 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 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
[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
[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 18: English - Bobby, the hamster, is lost. This helps Mary teach the children about location and directions: here, there, behind, in front of, over there, to the left/right. Also introduced are the words: cage, park, swimming pool and zoo. Part 18: Spanish - Garboncito, the hamster, is lost in the classroom. This helps Julia teach the children about location and directions: here, there, behind, in front of, over there, to the left/right.
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
[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
[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...
19) 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 23: English - A visitor from England, Felix, visits the class and introduces the children to family words: mother, father, sister, brother, grandfather, grandmother, and daughter. He also names the animals on his farm: cows, horses, pigs, hens, ducks, and rabbits. Part 23: Spanish - Julia and the children are preparing to travel to Spain. They must decide whether to go to the countryside, the mountains, the city, or the beach.