Secret Shortcut (Full Screen), The

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Mark Teague. In the book, two friends, Wendell and Floyd, discover a secret shortcut in an effort to arrive at school on time. In this math-based episode, host LeVar Burton learns about orienteering when he uses a map and compass to find designated places in Central Park. Then, LeVar discovers how architects and the Philadelphia Zoo worked together to create a Primate Reserve.

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)