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 InfoLincoln, Neb. : GPN, ©2003.
Description1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorBurton, LeVar.
Other author/creatorConway, Tim.
Other author/creatorRaider, Stacey.
Other author/creatorWiseman, Ed.
Other author/creatorKim, Susan.
Other author/creatorBecker, Gary S. (Gary Stanley), 1930-2014.
Other author/creatorTeague, Mark Secret shortcut.
Other author/creatorGreat Plains National Instructional Television Library.
Other author/creatorLancit Media Productions.
Other author/creatorWNED-TV (Television station : Buffalo, N.Y.)
SeriesReading 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 noteBased on the book by Mark Teague.
Performer Hosted by LeVar Burton ; [book] read by Tim Conway.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed captioned.
Genre/formChildren's films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Other title Reading rainbow (Television program)
Publisher number126 1390 GPN Educational Media

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PZ7.T2193825 S4 2003 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold