The Sonora Desert in the south-western United States covers an area of approximately 120,000 square miles. It is an arid, seemingly barren environment with scorching daytime highs and freezing overnight lows. Riding a dirt bike out into the official middle of nowhere, Les simulates a break-down scenario.
The Boreal Forest of Northern Canada is a vast tract of wilderness stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. It is home to moose and beaver, crisscrossed by rivers and lakes and frost-free for only about three months of the year. Stroud intentionally tips his canoe in mid-stream and crawls from the icy waters onto shore.
When the mayor of Marlow suddenly dies during a town council meeting, Judith, Becks and Suzie investigate every single suspect trapped in the room.
Back in London, Susan Ryeland is once again corralled into the world of detective Atticus Pund as he investigates the death of Lady Margaret Chalfont in the Greek Isle of Corfu.
The puzzle pieces of Alan's death get more and more jumbled. At the same time, the plot of his new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
An Edgar Allan Poe manuscript is stolen before its sale, and a raven feather is left in its place. When Jane finds a body hidden in the museum, the case becomes a murder.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
Mary Ann guides viewers through a lively workout sharing exercises that help strengthen the shoulders and back.
Just a short drive from the city of Edmonton, Alberta expert forager Les Stroud and Master Chef Paul Rogalski find themselves experiencing the natural life cycles of horsetail, and fireweed right where they grow. Add to this the bounty of dandelion and spruce tips and you have the makings of a delicious wild harvest!
"Sue Ellen Moves In" A new girl has arrived in town and no one knows anything about her. And judging by the strange things happening at her house no one wants to know. Is she an invisible spy from an alien nation? Or just a regular girl named Sue Ellen? "The Perfect Brother" It's great having a friend spend the weekend, isn't it? He can do his homework quietly, clear the table, say " thank you" and "please" and in general prove what a perfect kid he is--and you aren't.
Ms. Mole's Glasses - When Ms. Mole forgets her glasses at school, Elinor and her friends follow her to return them. Ms. Mole can't see anything without her glasses! The kids travel throughout Animal Town, just missing Ms. Mole at every turn. During their travels, the kids realize Ms. Mole has been shopping and getting around using different senses. By the time they finally reach Ms. Mole and return her glasses, she's got all her shopping done without them. Cool!Elinor Stops the Squish - Elinor and her friends want to bring Ms. Mole a cupcake for her birthday, but they're worried it will get squished on the way to school. The kids find inspiration in nature when they observe how different animals/creatures stay safe using their shells as a defense mechanism. Elinor, Ari and Olive use this idea as inspiration to make a shell around the cupcake using a hard coconut. Because of the kids' hard work and ingenuity, the cupcake makes it all the way to school without being squished, just in time for Ms. Mole to enjoy her present. Yum!
Abby sees Nina and Charlie tap dancing and decides she wants to learn too! She tries to keep up, but she doesn't know how to do the moves and follow the rhythm. Abby feels frustrated that she's not able to tap dance well right away. Nina and Charlie help her through her feelings by talking about what it means to be kind to yourself and doing self-hugs. Learning something new takes time and practice.
Ale wants to show the Loops her pet tarantula, but it keeps escaping, so Lyla and Ale make an escape-proof container./ Lyla and her siblings are stuck inside because of rain and escape boredom by recreating park activities indoors.
On their first day of school, four imaginative kids feel like they don't belong, until they learn that everyone has a unique story to share. The Day You Begin is a journey of self-acceptance, courage, and the magic that comes when we connect with others. Bursting with color, laughs, and compassion, this animated adaptation brings Jacqueline Woodson's beloved book to life, reminding kids that every voice matters and every difference is a strength.
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
When the Huda Store mistakenly gets a delivery of too many rubber bands, Alma and Rafia try to give them away. / Alma and Rafia think they've invited too many people to Safina's bake sale.
Super creates "Backwards Day," where dessert is eaten before dinner and photographs are taken after everyone gets muddy. And what's better than a pattern? A Pattern Fair - better yet, a Patternpalooza with a stuffed monster as Grand Prize.
Phoebe decides to go play by herself after a disagreement on the playground. Jay and Lupe learn to use wayfinding signs to track her down. A playful rivalry between Pete and Craig turns into an epic hoops battle of Tobsy Shotsy on the Courts.
Sunny the sunflower is so pretty in the sunny sunlight. But, winter is approaching fast, and Daisy's plants are done for the season. Oh no! Fear not, crew! Granny Bunny has a way that could help the gang enjoy a sunflower a lot like Sunny next spring. All they have to do is keep some seeds from their favorite plants, dry them, and keep them safe until planting time. After they plant Sunny's seeds the next spring, they'll have to wait to find out if Sunny Jr. will be as amazing as Sunny. Then, it's time for a summery sunflower-y dance party. Oh yeah! When an eagle snatches a map from our gang after a lengthy treasure hunt, they can't find their way home. Oh no! But, Nature Cat has an old camping trick up his sleeve: moss only grows on the north side of trees, and home is north, so it's onward and homeward! Any minute, these hikers will be home sweet home. Wait a tick. They're right back where they started! No way! Looks like it's time to investigate where and how moss really grows, but will our gang be able to get home if the camping trick isn't true?
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
Mysteriously, the Tortuga shorts and powers down while the gang is streaming a movie. Koki says it won't be back today. What are they going to do? Chris and Martin announce they can still do streaming - salamander streaming! The rest of the gang wonders, what in the world is salamander streaming? The bros explain that salamander streaming is getting miniaturized and floating down a stream in tiny little boats looking for salamanders, of course! It's a race to find as many salamanders as they can while Koki tries to fix the Tortuga.
Negative Town - The agents go to Negative Town to track down a villain. Curriculum: negative numbers.License to Science - Oona must pass her lab director's test or risk getting kicked off Odd Squad. Curriculum: odd and even numbers, early algebra, addition and subtraction.
As Hacker eyes the Cyber Square trophy, the CyberSquad helps Stellandia's beetles set up a court with fractions to defeat him. Back home, Inez uses fractions to keep peace with little brother, Len.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is in The Big Apple for the first time in 13 years, where host Mark L. Walberg heads to an iconic venue, the Apollo Theater, for a ROADSHOW "Most Wanted" segment. Highlights include a Tiffany Studios mosaic inkwell, ca. 1905, likely designed by Carol Driscoll; a show run from the Beatles' first "Ed Sullivan Show" appearance along with an autographed photograph of the band; and a Joseph Kleitsch oil painting, ca.1925, purchased by the owner's father from Kleitsch's widow for $100 and now valued at $500,000.
Tom and Jeff work on the main staircase at Jeff's shop and then they bring it to the house. Kevin looks at new siding at the Idea House. Richard tours a factory to see how a furnace is built and then watches one being installed at the project house.
Details the art scandal of the forged masterpieces in King Charles' Dumfries House, and the 1986 Charles and Diana vacation to Marivent Palace in Spain an effort to not only improve relations between the two countries but also the frosty marriage. The episode also recounts a failed 2023 assassination attempt on Elizabeth II in Windsor Castle, and a 2021 theft of valuable items from Buckingham Palace by a member of staff.
As Sister Veronica weighs her future with the Order, Dr. Turner makes a final stand against the council's news before the maternity home closes. Elsewhere, the Mullucks campaign for the rights of all thalidomide victims.
Presented by Sumi Somaskanda and Caitriona Perry, BBC World News America gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, DC.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Alphy and Geordie investigate witchcraft at a home for orphaned and disadvantaged children run by Alphy's old friend. When a body is found, Alphy struggles to consider his friend as a suspect.
Travel back 15 years to learn the current values for previously appraised finds. Highlights include an autographed electric guitar, a Little Orphan Annie dress, ca. 1930, and a 1913 N.C. Wyeth painting. Which item values fell and which ones soared?
See memorable items appraised at the 2001 San Diego ROADSHOW. Highlights include a Dr. Seuss "Kangaroo Bird," a Tiffany & Co. yellow diamond pendant and a 1781 George Washington lifetime print. Find out which treasure has a $75,000 value increase!
When Phryne's Aunt Prudence opens her home to a psychiatrist and natural healer to conduct his sanatorium for 'hysterical' women, Phryne takes on more than she bargained for.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Live and taped coverage of Ohio legislative activities, including Ohio Governor events. Events may be contain informational graphics - helping to make the processes more understandable. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Television.
NewsDepth is an award-winning instructional program that uses the news to connect Ohio third through eighth graders to the Common Core. NewsDepth invites students to respond to authentic non-fiction resources, providing opportunities for writing and deeper exploration.
Every weekday, The Sound of Ideas provides news, analysis, and community conversation about what’s going on in, and is most important to Northeast Ohio. Audience is encouraged to call in, email, or post on the Sound of Ideas Facebook wall.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Hosted by Amy Juravich.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Host: Amy Juravich.
A series from the Ohio Channel showcasing the different courthouses in the state of Ohio. Each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties has a courthouse. Many of them were built over a century ago and many are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some are modern, some are renovated and some stand today as originally constructed over a century ago. Each courthouse is expected to meet the specific needs of its county. Despite their diversity, all of Ohio's county courthouses fulfill a central role in American society: as the seat of justice.
Buckeye Guard is a monthly digital magazine about The Ohio National Guard. Get news, updates, tidbits, and overall history of the Ohio National Guard, and messages from the leaders of the Ohio National Guard.
Ohio Department of Transportation's weekly video update.
Live and taped coverage of Ohio legislative activities, including Ohio Governor events. Events may be contain informational graphics - helping to make the processes more understandable. Coverage provided by Ohio Government Television.
The State of Ohio is a weekly news program spotlighting the latest happenings at the Statehouse, in the Governor's office, at the Ohio Supreme Court and throughout the Buckeye State. Guests range from politicians, reporters, and more. The State of Ohio is hosted by the award-winning journalist Karen Kasler.
NewsDepth is an award-winning instructional program that uses the news to connect Ohio third through eighth graders to the Common Core. NewsDepth invites students to respond to authentic non-fiction resources, providing opportunities for writing and deeper exploration.
Educational programming produced by PBS stations around the state in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education.
The City Club of Cleveland, founded in 1912, is one of the nation's oldest continuous independent free speech forums, renowned for a tradition of debate and discussion. For more than a hundred years, speakers—from sitting presidents to community activists—have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
Every weekday, The Sound of Ideas provides news, analysis, and community conversation about what’s going on in, and is most important to Northeast Ohio. Audience is encouraged to call in, email, or post on the Sound of Ideas Facebook wall.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Hosted by Amy Juravich.
All Sides is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show fair and balanced- designed to touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. Host: Amy Juravich.
A series from the Ohio Channel showcasing the different courthouses in the state of Ohio. Each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties has a courthouse. Many of them were built over a century ago and many are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some are modern, some are renovated and some stand today as originally constructed over a century ago. Each courthouse is expected to meet the specific needs of its county. Despite their diversity, all of Ohio's county courthouses fulfill a central role in American society: as the seat of justice.
Buckeye Guard is a monthly digital magazine about The Ohio National Guard. Get news, updates, tidbits, and overall history of the Ohio National Guard, and messages from the leaders of the Ohio National Guard.
Press conferences from government officials, business leaders, activists, and more. These press conferences air live and replayed live-to-tape.
Columbus Metropolitan Club presents public forums on the issues affecting central Ohio, to connect people and ideas through community conversation. Hear from local, regional, and national thought leaders and explore current events and cultural issues of concern to the community.
The State of Ohio is a weekly news program spotlighting the latest happenings at the Statehouse, in the Governor's office, at the Ohio Supreme Court and throughout the Buckeye State. Guests range from politicians, reporters, and more. The State of Ohio is hosted by the award-winning journalist Karen Kasler.
Akron Roundtable inspires and promotes community dialog and networking by presenting speakers who inform and educate listeners on diverse topics of importance to the region, the nation and the world. Media production and distribution of the Signature speaker series is done through a unique collaboration involving Ideastream Public Media, PBS Western Reserve and the University of Akron's Media Studies program in partnership with the Akron Roundtable.
This episode looks at Argentinian techniques and flavors, from perfectly cooked meat to an eye-catching salad. First, it's Oven-Perfect Strip Steak with Chimichurri with Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges, who uses the reverse sear method for strip steaks served with a spicy chili and oregano sauce. Then, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart makes a colorful Shaved Carrot Salad with Poppy Seeds and Parsley, and Christopher Kimball shows us how to make Caramelized Pork with Orange and Sage, broiling sugar-and-spice crusted tenderloin for a quick supper.
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the best Charcoal-Grilled Barbecued Chicken Kebabs. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of sparkling water, and test cook Elle Simone makes simple Curry Deviled Eggs.
In this episode, test cook Becky Hays shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Skillet-Roasted Chicken Breast with Harissa-Mint Carrots. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of sriracha. Gadget critic Lisa McManus reveals her top picks for gadgets for a healthy lifestyle. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows Bridget how to make a Brown Rice Bowl with Vegetables and Salmon at home.
I know what you're thinking. Here's where she lectures us about eating for heart health yet again. Hang on. Don't touch that remote. What if I told you that there's more to heart health than kale? Our emotional connections to what and how we eat help determine how our hearts feel day to day. Life is short so let's live well and thrive. Recipes: Brown Rice Risotto with Vegan Sausage; and Fennel; Pasta Ortolana; Artichoke, Carrot and Zucchini Salad; With Lime Vinaigrette.
Ellie tackles the challenge we all face every day--what's for breakfast, especially in a busy household when everyone is out the door like a pool ball break. She helps out Mary, a mom and an elite athlete and coach, who literally hits the ground running each morning.Recipes: Make-ahead mini frittatas with leeks and asparagus; Morning glory baked oatmeal; Peanut butter and grapes wrap; Avocado toast with egg.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore prepares a nourishing, plant-based luncheon menu featuring soup, salad, and dessert. Colorful Tomato, Chickpea, and Red Pepper Salad with Fresh Basil is served with a hearty and flavorful Lentil-Veggie Curry Soup. For dessert, luscious LemonBlueberry Oat Cake is packed with fresh blueberries, bananas, and chopped pecans, a tender baked goodie that's sure to please family and friends.
In NYC, host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Nicholas M. Dawes at the Salmagundi Club to learn about porcelain mugs created by former artist members. Highlights include a Tiffany presentation watch that was gifted to NYPD lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino by the Italian government; a 1943 Irving Berlin manuscript that was discovered nestled in the pages of a photo album belonging to the family of the Columbia Records president; and a collection of rare 1903 American Beauty-backed tobacco baseball cards in pristine condition, appraised for $200,000.
Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson to explore the culture and flavor of Detroit's Middle Eastern community. Marcus shares a meal with a Syrian refugee family, eats falafel, learns how to make Iraqi bread, and attends an amazing 700-person Lebanese wedding.
Ellie visits a busy office where stress has led to junk food snacking and fast-food lunching. Armed with photos of sugary office treats submitted by one office employee to solicit her help, Ellie shares tasty alternatives to fight back.Recipes: Herbed farro salad with chicken, walnuts, feta and spinach; Asian chicken wrap; Buffalo chicken salad.
I know what you're thinking. Here's where she lectures us about eating for heart health yet again. Hang on. Don't touch that remote. What if I told you that there's more to heart health than kale? Our emotional connections to what and how we eat help determine how our hearts feel day to day. Life is short so let's live well and thrive. Recipes: Brown Rice Risotto with Vegan Sausage; and Fennel; Pasta Ortolana; Artichoke, Carrot and Zucchini Salad; With Lime Vinaigrette.
Celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade, taking inspiration from the landscape, history and culture of the American West, featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.
Burt and Nicholas visit six popular restaurants in The Palm Beaches, and film the chefs demonstrating their favorite recipes. Each recipe illustrate the history of a dessert - a key lime pie, a tres leches cake, a honey cake, a chocolate souffle, Gulab Jamon and a cheese cake.
Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave. The shimmery effect makes a striking quilt, and has the added benefit of having no "wrong" side, so it's worth using...Even if it unravels easily! On this episode, you'll learn techniques for handling this fabric, hear strip-piecing and foundation piecing tips, and find out the correct way to attach long strips to prevent waviness.
Vinyl siding goes up on the main house and ADU as Kevin reveals the ADU's framed layout. Richard reviews basement HVAC while a team upstairs installs a three-panel slider to connect indoor and outdoor living.
Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
In the Homemade Live! kitchen this week we're taking life's lemons and turning them into something delicious. Host Joel Gamoran shows us how to make and use preserved lemons with his recipe for Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons. Chef Eduardo Garcia drops by and shares his inspiring story as well as his Homemade Crepes with a Twist.
Why did the Scottish kings live in Edinburgh, and why don't we have Scottish kings anymore? Why was Edinburgh Castle built high upon on Castle Rock? What's the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter? And where are the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter locations? What is so royal about Edinburgh's Royal Mile? Who is Arthur, and why does he get his own Seat?
This week, we're celebrating 10 years of Weekends with Yankee and 90 years of Yankee magazine, as host Amy Traverso and editor Ian Aldrich take us to Yankee's New Hampshire headquarters. Meanwhile, host Richard Wiese joins naturalist and author Sy Montgomery and her friend, artist Matt Patterson, to spend time with some fascinating rescue turtles. On Cape Cod, Richard learns the art of oyster shucking.
If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges. After settling into a traditional village where locals scythe hay by hand, we hike, bike, and parasail. We blast an alphorn, get sprayed by waterfalls raging deep inside a mountain, and munch muesli for breakfast at 10,000 feet. For a finale, we ride Europe's highest lift up the mighty Jungfrau for hot cocoa, glacier sledding, and oh-wow views.
Travel deep into the forest with Bob Ross and discover the beauty and serenity of an elegant waterfall.
Andreas travels to northern Norway and Bodo, where despite the variety of fish, the locals' favorite remains the modest pollock. Andreas finds out why and then makes seared pollock with onion jam, lingonberries and asparagus, homemade fish fingers with remoulade sauce and pollock gratin.
In this final episode, Arne and Stig embark on a journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China, famed for the spectacular Harbin Ice Festival and the lively festivities of Chinese New Year. Amidst their adventures, they savor the diverse flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine at local restaurants, adding a delicious dimension to their exploration.
Burt and Nicholas visit six popular restaurants in The Palm Beaches, and film the chefs demonstrating their favorite recipes. Each recipe illustrate the history of a dessert - a key lime pie, a tres leches cake, a honey cake, a chocolate souffle, Gulab Jamon and a cheese cake.
Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave. The shimmery effect makes a striking quilt, and has the added benefit of having no "wrong" side, so it's worth using...Even if it unravels easily! On this episode, you'll learn techniques for handling this fabric, hear strip-piecing and foundation piecing tips, and find out the correct way to attach long strips to prevent waviness.
Vinyl siding goes up on the main house and ADU as Kevin reveals the ADU's framed layout. Richard reviews basement HVAC while a team upstairs installs a three-panel slider to connect indoor and outdoor living.
Lee and Kevin cover lawn mowing basics. The team shares expert tips on how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes. Mark heads to Washington state to replace a bumpy flagstone path.
Burt and Nicholas visit six popular restaurants in The Palm Beaches, and film the chefs demonstrating their favorite recipes. Each recipe illustrate the history of a dessert - a key lime pie, a tres leches cake, a honey cake, a chocolate souffle, Gulab Jamon and a cheese cake.
In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster foolproof Tuscan Grilled Pork Ribs with Grilled Radicchio. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for honing rods, and science expert Dan Souza explains why mushrooms absorb so much oil. Finally, test cook Lan Lam unlocks the secrets to perfect Sauteed Mushrooms with Red Wine and Rosemary.
Andreas travels to northern Norway and Bodo, where despite the variety of fish, the locals' favorite remains the modest pollock. Andreas finds out why and then makes seared pollock with onion jam, lingonberries and asparagus, homemade fish fingers with remoulade sauce and pollock gratin.
In the Homemade Live! kitchen this week we're taking life's lemons and turning them into something delicious. Host Joel Gamoran shows us how to make and use preserved lemons with his recipe for Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons. Chef Eduardo Garcia drops by and shares his inspiring story as well as his Homemade Crepes with a Twist.
Why did the Scottish kings live in Edinburgh, and why don't we have Scottish kings anymore? Why was Edinburgh Castle built high upon on Castle Rock? What's the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter? And where are the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter locations? What is so royal about Edinburgh's Royal Mile? Who is Arthur, and why does he get his own Seat?
This week, we're celebrating 10 years of Weekends with Yankee and 90 years of Yankee magazine, as host Amy Traverso and editor Ian Aldrich take us to Yankee's New Hampshire headquarters. Meanwhile, host Richard Wiese joins naturalist and author Sy Montgomery and her friend, artist Matt Patterson, to spend time with some fascinating rescue turtles. On Cape Cod, Richard learns the art of oyster shucking.
If Heidi is alive, she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps, with cows on breathtaking ridges. After settling into a traditional village where locals scythe hay by hand, we hike, bike, and parasail. We blast an alphorn, get sprayed by waterfalls raging deep inside a mountain, and munch muesli for breakfast at 10,000 feet. For a finale, we ride Europe's highest lift up the mighty Jungfrau for hot cocoa, glacier sledding, and oh-wow views.
On the final episode of Louisiana Coastal Cooking, we salute the bounty of Southeast Louisiana at the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off in Monroe, where chefs from across the state vie for the title of king or queen. Competitors discuss their culinary creations and the value of seafood to the state. Dishes for the episode include Smoked Catfish Dip, Redfish on the Half Shell, and Red Snapper Tempura Fry.
Mushrooms and their health-promoting benefits are the focus of this episode taking us on a journey through Greek forests, to an Athenian restaurant whose chef is a master with mushrooms and onto a conversation with the renowned Dr. Andrew Weil, whose research on mushrooms and longevity is groundbreaking. Back in her kitchen, Diane creates an easy mushroom gyro and a delicious braised mushroom and chickpea dish, and samples the wonders of a rare mushroom recipe cooked up by Chef Gikas Xenakis
Test cook Christie Morrison shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make a show-stopping Oregon blackberry pie. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of extra sharp cheddar cheese. And finally, Bridget and Julia make an easy, one-pan supper - roasted salmon with broccoli and red potatoes.
When the mayor of Marlow suddenly dies during a town council meeting, Judith, Becks and Suzie investigate every single suspect trapped in the room.
Back in London, Susan Ryeland is once again corralled into the world of detective Atticus Pund as he investigates the death of Lady Margaret Chalfont in the Greek Isle of Corfu.
The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville, with guest star Shirley MacLaine.Change arrives in a big way for several key characters at Downton Abbey. A yearly cricket match with the village sees old scores settled and new plots hatched.
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break and doesn't take responsibility. / Lyla's glider toy is stuck in a big puddle. Lyla, Everett, and Stu try different ways to get it out without getting wet.
Ants in Arthur's - Pants To excel in science, Mr. Ratburn's class has to prove that they have P.A.N.T.S. - the ability to be patient, attentive, nosy, thoughtful, and systematic. And Arthur's certain he's got `em to ace his ant project... until the crawly creatures end up everywhere but in their ant-farm! Can Arthur's P.A.N.T.S. save his project - and save the ants from the exterminator? Don't Ask Muffy - Muffy starts an advice column in the school newspaper to launch her career as a rich and famous talk-show host. There's only one problem - the kids are ignoring her, and flocking to a mystery advice-giver instead! If Muffy wants to be as popular as Hoprah Linseed, she'll have to learn a few lessons about competition and what really makes a good listener...
Oscar and the Oscarbots - When several of Oscar's Oscarbots (robots made in his own image) become lost in town, Olive and Otto must help him find them. Curriculum: Reading, writing and representing numbers; number sense.Picture Day - Otto and Olive must figure out why people in town are becoming plaid and striped. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; patterns.
The Kratt brothers' sub loses power while they are exploring the strange landscape of the ocean depths and they are trapped on the ocean floor of the deep sea. Aviva must figure out how to harness the energy from the deep sea's hydrothermal vents in order to save the brothers and return them to the surface. The Wild Kratts team learns all about the amazing process of chemosynthesis and how deep sea creatures transform toxic chemicals into energy. With a little help from the Yeti crab Martin and Chris are able to capture the this energy and use it to restart the amphi-sub and return to the surface.
Aviva wants to build a food web for the African savannah, so she devises a game and Martin and Chris accept her challenge! They will each start as a blade of grass and climb to the top of the food web in a game of "Power Suit Creature Tag." As they play, the brothers boost their knowledge of the complex relationships between predators and prey as well as the differences between herbivores and carnivores.
Benny becomes enamored with the Hunter's neighborhood mail carrier, Ms. Hughes, but wonders how she can still deliver the mail in different weather conditions. As Benny begins to emulate her, he gains a new personal hero in the process.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
The Squirrels: After watching the classic horror movie, "The Squirrels," Arthur and his friends are scared to step out into the playgroundàand just about everywhere else! Are squirrels suddenly trying to take over the world? Will Arthur ever be able to go outside again? Or, will he and the gang find a way to make friends with their furry neighbors?Fern & Persimmony Glitchet: Fern's story about perfect Felicity Bonchance is thought perfectly boring by her friends, so Fern seeks advice from Persimmony Glitchet, the mysterious and elusive author of the book series, Horrendously Horrible Happenings. With Mr. Glitchet's help, Fern learns that creativity, imagination, and hard work - not sugar and spice - are the real ingredients for a good tale.
Unfinished: Arthur is completely riveted by a book and can't wait to see how it ends. Butà oh no! The last few pages are missing! Now what? Will Arthur ever find out what happens to Dr. Gustavius Boles and Caleb Trimingham on their round-the-world balloon adventure? Or will Arthur have to make up his own ending? D.W., Bossy Boots: For D.W., there's nothing better than getting her own way - that is, until all her friends stop playing with her. Will D.W. be forever shunned at the playground - or will she figure out how to be a little nicer to her friends?
No Acting Please - Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman guest-stars as director Will Toffman in this episode about theater and the arts. When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of "It Began With a Whistle," she fears she's not talented enough to be a star actress. But Will Toffman teaches Fern how to have fun, be herself and truly shine.Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending - Finally, the final volume of the Henry Screever series, The Knights of the Bouillabiasse, is out. Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the book the fastest. But the two friends learn that speed-reading doesn't always pay off.
A compilation of three comedic shorts that feature Buzz and Delete using subtraction to catch smirbles on the loose, break a cyber world record, and help Hacker's niece with a big math problem.
The Grandest Canyon - When the Propulsions are forced to watch a slide show of the Petersen's vacation to the Grand Canyon, they're inspired to take their own trip to Mars to explore Valles Marineris-the largest canyon in the Solar System! Curriculum: Mars has deeper canyons than our own Grand Canyon on Earth. The deepest canyon in our solar system exists on Mars, called Valles Marineris.A Visit to the Planetarium - Sean and Sydney take Jet to the DSA to see a show at the Planetarium. But things take a fun turn when Jet decides to upgrade the show with some Bortronian technology and sings a song explaining how to find Earth in the Milky Way galaxy! Curriculum: Our sun is actually a bright star out on a spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is made of billions of other stars, and our galaxy is just one of billions of galaxies.
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
Abby sees Nina and Charlie tap dancing and decides she wants to learn too! She tries to keep up, but she doesn't know how to do the moves and follow the rhythm. Abby feels frustrated that she's not able to tap dance well right away. Nina and Charlie help her through her feelings by talking about what it means to be kind to yourself and doing self-hugs. Learning something new takes time and practice.
At the Dream Salon, Pinkalicious gets the hair style of her dreams, which turns out not to be so dreamy after all.Peter is excited when a pink duckling mistakes him as its Ducky Daddy, but he and Pinkalicious soon learn that having a duckling follow them around is not all it's quacked up to be.
Walking home from marching band practice at the firehouse, George and the Man with the Yellow Hat come upon Amy's Pet Supplies which is hosting an Adoption Fair for puppies! When a bunch of new orders comes in, Amy worries she'll need to postpone the Fair. But George eagerly volunteers to help - his friend will do the deliveries and George will watch the 5 cute puppies! All George needs to do is to make sure they don't escape their play pen. Easy peasy! But petting the puppies becomes too tempting and George opens the gate. As he counts the puppies, he realizes he's lost Spot, who snuck out! When George searches for Spot he is thrilled to find 5 kittens - who then also escape! It's frolicking, furry madness! Will George be able to lure the little ones back to where they all belong - and can he devise a way to count each wiggly one only once?! / George likes nothing better than spending a perfect spring day playing with Gnocchi. But on this day, Gnocchi gets a thorn in her paw while chasing butterflies! George brings her to veterinarian, Dr. Aziz, who assures him that Gnocchi will be just fine, as long as she stays off her paw for the rest of the day. Busy at the restaurant, Chef Pisghetti is distraught that he can't take Gnocchi out to see, taste and smell all of her favorite things. So George straps on Gnocchi's cat carrier and the two head out on the town. George is determined to give Gnocchi the perfect day! But every stop they make ends in disaster. They fall into a pile of fish, can't catch fireflies, and George even loses Gnocchi when she crawls out of her carrier to nap in the sun! George is devastated - he's disappointed Gnocchi! But when he brings her home to Chef Pisghetti they discover Gnocchi's secret, special souvenirs in her carrier. Maybe she had that perfect day, after all?
Oscar tries to find someone who's feeling disappointed by using his new disappoint-o-meter, but he accidentally helps them feel happy again.
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
SUPER anxious about going to the barber, Zadie decides to cut her own hair. To fix this disaster, Zadie needs to face her fear of getting a haircut. When it comes to playdates, Malik discovers that smart devices have their limitations.
Bex and Sammy are excited for their sleepover at Yolanda's house. Will it go smoothly or will their morning routines clash Zadie makes everyone mad when she invents a new dancing game, but won't let anyone else be in charge.
Daniel's Bicycle - Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle, and Daniel is eager to ride it. Daniel quickly realizes that riding his bike is not easy, but even with a few bumps in the road, he keeps on trying.Katerina's Magic Trick - Katerina is learning how to do a magic trick, but is frustrated when she doesn't get it right. She soon realizes that if she keeps trying, she'll feel proud! Strategy: Grr, Grr, Grr out loud. Keep on trying and you'll feel proud!
Daniel is upset when he can't make banana swirl, but Mom shows him another snack they can make together./When a backyard campout is rained out at Jodi's dad's house, they find they can still have a special night being together.
Carl thinks he has the best idea to show his school spirit - a spectacular potato display! / When Nico tries to join the Junior Nutty Buddy Nut Lovers' Club, she realizes that friendship is more important than her passion for nuts.
Dylan isn't sure why square-dancing with a partner makes him feel uncomfortable. Can Carl help him figure it out so he can join in the fun Carl teaches Nico how to ride a bike using his patented 'Carl Process for Bike Riding Excellence.'
It's a snow day in Someplace Else! Will Panda's pals want to do all his favorite snow activities from Planet Purple?/Bob Dog wants to win a glowy, snowy, floating fun ball, so he thinks of things he's good at to play Gameshow Gator's new snow game.
Gameshow Gator wants to make up a new game everybody can play. The pals help him find a way to include everyone./Nothing is going right for Panda this morning, and Donkey gets some bad news. They remind each other that they can cheer themselves up.
The kids try to locate a Srta. Tapir at Animal Town's Music Festival by listening for her drums. / After their items are stolen, the kids track down a peculiar bird who has taken them.
Uncle Steve takes the kids to the park where a Wonder Walrus show is about to start, but the wait keeps getting longer. / Rosie & Javi make a space museum, but things get confusing when Iggy keeps showing up as a dino.
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Molly retells the story of the summer Trini moved to Qyah from Texas, and how she and Tooey attempted to make Trini feel at home - with cowboy hats, lassos, and "yee-haws." Luckily, Trini has a sense of humor and a poster of Austin, Texas that clears up what it really means to be from Texas. But it turns out Molly and Tooey aren't the only ones confused by stereotypes when Trini refuses to join the basketball team because of...polar bears? / Molly flies north to surprise Nina with a hand-delivered party box of goodies (and herself) for Nina's birthday, but her plans are jeopardized by a moose blocking the runway. Molly rushes to find a solution in an outdoors manual, but the gas in Mom's plane is running low. Can Molly figure out how to get the moose off the runway before they have to turn back?
When Alma and her friends all want to borrow the latest Carlotta Clues mystery book, they each race to the library to try and get their hands on it. Who will be the very first to read it When Alma borrows a ukulele from the library's new Library of Things, she has so much fun playing it with her family that she doesn't want to return it. Ever. But, what about the other kids waiting to check it out from the library.
Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone. / The Loops kids divide up the kitchen cleaning chores between easy and hard so everyone has an equal amount of work.
When an injured bird who is struggling to fly appears in the Hunter's backyard, the kids spring to action. In a test against time, they try to speed up the bird's recovery so it can join its bird friends migrating south for the winter.
Skip Day - When Olive catches a case of The Skips and goes missing, rookie agent Otto must solve his first case by himself. Curriculum: Counting and cardinality; counting by threes; pattern recognition.The Great Grinaldi - Otto rushes to finish a case so he can see his favorite magician, The Great Grinaldi, perform. Curriculum: Fractions.
Chris and Martin are unpacking from an adventure and are surprised when a Wolf pup pops out of their bags. They have no idea where the little guy came from and must retrace their steps in order to return him back to his pack. They experience that wolves are a very social animal with a close pack structure and frequent visual and audio communication among individual members. With this knowledge and wolf-powered Creature Power Suits the bros are able to fend off a hungry cougar and finally return the pup to his wolf pack.
It's Aviva's birthday, and Chris and Martin decide to collect shed porcupine quills to make a beautiful necklace as a gift. As they tag along with an African Crested Porcupine, they discover that animals have different ways and even some highly specialized features to defend themselves from predators. For example, porcupine quills are modified hairs, designed by nature into a deadly defense. The Kratt brothers must use this amazing defense to protect the porcupines from Zach's latest animal collection scheme.
We find Angelina, Rigoberto, Oni & Andre on their first day of school. These four different kids have four different experiences in the same classroom. Through this, they learn what makes them unique and what connects them to others.
The Making of Arthur - Matt Damon guest-stars in animated form as the host of a new series, "Postcards from You." When the Oscar # winning star puts out a call for homemade videos for his TV show, he sets off a frantic rush among Arthur and his gang to film their lives. Could the experiences of kids in Elwood City really interest a television audience? They'll have to wait and see if Matt Damon thinks so. (Note: This episode promotes the real "Postcards from You" initiative that encourages kids around the country to make their own videos.)Dancing Fools - Mrs. Molina is a teaching a dance class for kids. The class creates the opportunity for some unlikely dance pairings - Muffy and Binky, D.W. and the Tibbles, and, the most unlikely of all, Francine and George. Will the two survive the dance class? Or, could they possibly emerge as the next Fred and Ginger?
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
When an ice cream truck is accidentally made invisible, Sparks' Crew has to rely on the sound of the truck's music to track and find it. Curriculum: Sounds can differ depending on how near or far they are and what direction the sounds are coming from. / When a flying super-glue-gadget goes haywire, people everywhere are getting stuck! Only the light beam from an unsticky gadget can free them...but that gadget is stuck too! How will Sparks' Crew move the light beam to help unstick everyone? Curriculum: When a beam of light hits a smooth, shiny surface, it changes direction and the beam shines somewhere else.
As Hacker eyes the Cyber Square trophy, the CyberSquad helps Stellandia's beetles set up a court with fractions to defeat him. Back home, Inez uses fractions to keep peace with little brother, Len.
"Stairway to Art Day" In Rio, Andy is asked to help make a simple repair to the stairs of the family trailer, and in the process learns about making great art in modest places. "Melvini Madness" In Rio, Carmen, worried she'll be always be seen as a delicate little butterfly, gets to know a Ranger in the Tijuca Rainforest who shows her how mighty butterflies can be!
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Molly retells the story of the summer Trini moved to Qyah from Texas, and how she and Tooey attempted to make Trini feel at home - with cowboy hats, lassos, and "yee-haws." Luckily, Trini has a sense of humor and a poster of Austin, Texas that clears up what it really means to be from Texas. But it turns out Molly and Tooey aren't the only ones confused by stereotypes when Trini refuses to join the basketball team because of...polar bears? / Molly flies north to surprise Nina with a hand-delivered party box of goodies (and herself) for Nina's birthday, but her plans are jeopardized by a moose blocking the runway. Molly rushes to find a solution in an outdoors manual, but the gas in Mom's plane is running low. Can Molly figure out how to get the moose off the runway before they have to turn back?
When Alma and her friends all want to borrow the latest Carlotta Clues mystery book, they each race to the library to try and get their hands on it. Who will be the very first to read it When Alma borrows a ukulele from the library's new Library of Things, she has so much fun playing it with her family that she doesn't want to return it. Ever. But, what about the other kids waiting to check it out from the library.