From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Allen Say. In the story, two American soldiers stationed in a small village in Japan do amazing tricks on a borrowed bicycle. Host LeVar Burton explores the history of the wheel, looks at human powered vehicles and meets with freestyle bicyclist Woody Ibsen and skateboard specialist Anita Tessenshohn.

The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. The series introduces kids to interesting new people and places, explores social and cultural issues, and offers a close-up look at the world around them. Its dynamic, fast-paced, colorful animation and hip music entertain and reinforce these experiences, and help children embrace positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.
(Note: DVD-R)