The secret shortcut / a production of Great Plains National and WNED-TV ; produced by Lancit Media Productions, Ltd. ; produced by Stacey Raider ; directed by Ed Wiseman ; written by Susan Kim ; book adaptation by Gary Becker.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Lincoln, Neb. : GPN, ©2003. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Burton, LeVar. |
| Other author/creator | Conway, Tim. |
| Other author/creator | Raider, Stacey. |
| Other author/creator | Wiseman, Ed. |
| Other author/creator | Kim, Susan. |
| Other author/creator | Becker, Gary S. (Gary Stanley), 1930-2014. |
| Other author/creator | Teague, Mark Secret shortcut. |
| Other author/creator | Great Plains National Instructional Television Library. |
| Other author/creator | Lancit Media Productions. |
| Other author/creator | WNED-TV (Television station : Buffalo, N.Y.) |
| Series | Reading rainbow Reading rainbow. ^A686094 |
| Abstract | In this math-based episode, LeVar Burton takes us on an orienteering excursion in New York's Central Park, using a map and a compass to find special flags placed around the park. Featured book: The secret shortcut, by Mark Teague. Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which leads to unexpected adventures. Includes mapping a primate habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo, and reviews of the books Pipsqueaks! maze school by Patrick Merrell, Mapping Penny's world by Loreen Leedy, and How tall, how short, how far away by David A. Adler. |
| General note | Based on the book by Mark Teague. |
| Performer | Hosted by LeVar Burton ; [book] read by Tim Conway. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | Closed captioned. |
| Genre/form | Children's films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Other title | Reading rainbow (Television program) |
| Publisher number | 126 1390 GPN Educational Media |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PZ7.T2193825 S4 2003 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |