Big Ideas for Little Kids

About the Episode

A diverse group of second graders at an urban charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts, learns to love books and reading as they argue about some of life’s headiest issues using picture books as a starting point for their discussions. A Julie Akeret Production.

Aired: 11/02/14 | Expires: | Runtime: 29m 00s

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Extras

Yanks Fight the Kaiser

Yanks Fight the Kaiser: A National Guard Division in World War I

56:48
Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front

Focuses on the valiant work of the American Field Service during World War I.

56:46
Defying Gravity

Contemporary glass artist Josh Simpson's journey to create a 100-lb Megaplanet.

56:46
Under Quabbin

An unprecedented search for the remains of four lost towns under the Quabbin Reservoir in

57:56
Focusing On the Range

A look at the Mount Holyoke and Mount Tom ranges in MA.

25:56
The Fire Within: Potter Tim Scull from the Canton Clay Works

Explore the craft and creations of ceramic artist Tim Scull at the Canton Clay Works.

22:10
Music Alone Shall Live: 35 Years of The Iron Horse

A look back at the history of the iconic entertainment venue in Northampton, MA.

26:52
Fathers and Sons

Six combat veterans share their experiences of war and what it means to survive.

57:25
A Long Row in Fertile Ground (with Studio Discussion)

Examines the rich history & present day status of agriculture in the region.

59:00
A Long Row in Fertile Ground

Examines the rich history & present day status of agriculture in the region.

43:52