LEARN/CREATE (PT)

4:00 am 

Growing a Greener World  "Urban Beekeeping - What's All The Buzz About?"  Seattle, WA. - Backyard urban beekeeping is becoming more popular than ever, due in part to people's response to the mysterious die-off of many bee hives, known as colony collapse disorder. With high demand for fresh, local honey, combined with the important role bees play in a healthy garden, more people are setting up backyard hives than ever before. D

4:30 am 

Wild Kratts  "The Food Chain Game"  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. D

5:00 am 

Ciao Italia  "Exquisite Cakes/Le Torte Squisite"  Mary Ann and young friend Rachel Carew join forces nella cucina to satisfy their sweet tooths by preparing an Upside Down Peach Tart. But that's not all; there's still time to make a rich and creamy ricotta cheesecake in amaretti cookie crust to create, -- more importantly, to enjoy a tavola (at the table). You're invited!. D

5:30 am 

The Jazzy Vegetarian  "Just Desserts"  Host Laura Theodore prepares scrumptious sweet desserts featuring "Double-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing," the perfect indulgence to please any chocolate fan. Then "Luscious Little Carrot Cupcakes" are a 'two-in-one' baked treat that serve as a flavorsome breakfast muffin too. "Almondy Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and Chocolate Chips" are a delightfully crisp and satisfying cookie confection. D

6:00 am 

Globe Trekker  "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Brazil"  Merrilees starts her journey in the Afro-influenced coastal city of Salvador.G

7:00 am 

This Old House  "Essex 2012/13, A Cottage in the Wood"  Kevin and Norm tour scenic Essex, Massachusetts, and roll up to the new project: a 1935 English-style cottage in the woods that homeowners John and Julie Corcoran hope to turn into an accessible in-law residence for aging parents. Architect Sally DeGan and Tom use a 3-D model to preview the plan for aging in place, and work begins. D

7:30 am 

American Woodshop  "Outdoor Accents"  NULL

8:00 am 

Growing a Greener World  "The Gift of Trees (Atlanta, GA, Mt. Airy, NC & Seattle, WA)"  Unless you're in the dessert, you don't have to look far to see trees. But have we really taken the time to appreciate all they have to offer? From sequestering carbon and releasing oxygen, conserving energy and reducing runoff, they also provide mulch and compost and offer a visual spectacle all throughout the year. You'll never look at a tree the same way again. D

8:30 am 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "What's Up with Wheatgrass"  Michele gets schooled on how to go about drinking her "greens". Her friend Kerri Rush, "the local wheatgrass girl", shares the wonderful benefits of wheatgrass. She shows us how to grow it, how to juice it and some tasty recipes that even kids enjoy. D

9:00 am 

Sewing with Nancy  "Fabric Flowers, Part 2"  NULL

9:30 am 

Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art  "Fire & Rain, Part 1"  Jerry sketches in the basic landscape and begins to block in the background, establishing a focal point. Part 1 of 4G

10:00 am 

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage  "Cajun: Louisiana's Cajuns"  Join Dr. Carl Brasseaux, Brenda Trahan and Jane Bulliard as they explore the arrival of the first Acadians on Louisiana soil. Cracklins, a common Cajun snack, are made by Prince Davis, who also introduces us to the "Cadillac of cracklins." Johnette Downing entertains with fun Cajun songs, especially for kids. D

10:30 am 

Bake Decorate Celebrate!  "Punch, Cut, Decorate!"  NULL

11:00 am 

Connect with English  "The Stranger/The Motel"  Rebecca reaches the Southwest in her cross-country drive, the car starts leaking oil, and finally breaks down on a deserted road, she meets a stranger, Alberto, the photographer.G

11:30 am 

Connect with English  "Negotiations/Photos and Farewells"  While Rebecca and Alberto have breakfast, the garage has towed the car and and tell her the repairs will cost $800, so she sells the car to the garage for $550, and plans to take the bus all the way to San Francisco.G

12:00 pm 

Ethics In America  "Under Orders, Under Fire (Part I)"  How do we wage war when the enemy dresses as civilians and children throw bombs? Generals William Westmoreland, David Jones, and Brent Scowcroft, correspondents Peter Jennings and Mike Wallace, and others question the duty to follow orders and a commander's obligation to protect soldiers.G

1:00 pm 

Western Tradition  "Common Life in the Middle Ages"  Society divides itself into three parts: those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.G

1:30 pm 

Western Tradition  "Cities and Cathedrals of the Middle Ages"  As Europe's cities come back to life, the great churches embody the material and spiritual ambitions of the age.G

2:00 pm 

Biography of America, A  "America at Its Centennial"  As America celebrates its centennial, 5 million people descend on Philadelphia to celebrate America's technological achievements, but some of the early principles of the Republic remain unrealized. Professor Miller and his team of historians examine where America is in 1876 and discuss the question of race. D

2:30 pm 

Biography of America, A  "Industrial Supremacy"  Steel and stockyards are featured in this program as the mighty engine of industrialism thunders forward at the end of the nineteenth century. Professor Miller continues the story of the American Industrial Revolution in New York and Chicago, looking at the lives of Andrew Carnegie, Gustavus Swift, and the countless workers in the packinghouse and on the factory floor. D

3:00 pm 

DragonflyTV  "Minneapolis & Saint Paul"  Inspired by the IMAX movie Stomp, Maxine and Hannah create their own musical instruments at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Rylee, who uses a myoelectric prosthetic arm, heads to The Bakken Museum to explore how the electrical signals in her body help her arm function. And, in the Grossest Segment Ever!, Paige and Nick check out the "Animal Grossology" exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota before investigating how animals depend on their sense of smell at the Minnesota Zoo. D

3:30 pm 

Biz Kid$  "Taking Charge of Your Financial Future"  Join the Biz Kids as they figure out where they want to be financially and make plans on how to get there. You can work on your plans and meet some new kid entrepreneurs, too. Follow along as a Biz Kid sets up his first savings account. D

4:00 pm 

The Electric Company  "Spooky Summer Soiree"  For the yearly Spooky Summer Soiree costume party, The Electric Company decides to dress up as animals dressed as monsters. Jessica and Marcus don't have their costumes yet, and Annie Scrambler, with the help of Gilda, has bought all of the costumes at the discount costume store. Marcus and Jessica hit the neighborhood sidewalk sales to find what they need while staying within their budget. D

4:30 pm 

Cyberchase  "Snow Day to Be Exact"  (topic: Estimation) - Hacker steals the powerful sunisphere from Solaria, causing the cyberworld's sunny vacation paradise to be covered in snow! In a fun-filled chase across the snowy terrain, the kids discover the power and speed of estimation in order to recover the glowing orb from Buzz and Delete before the temperature reaches zero and the site freezes over forever. The Big Idea: Sometimes using a close answer is good enough for the problem you are solving. ~. D

5:00 pm 

Lidia's Italy In America  "Kansas City: Italian American Steak In Kansas City"  NULL

5:30 pm 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Dixie Chicken"  NULL

6:00 pm 

Pati's Mexican Table  "Mexican Picnic"  What's on the menu at a typical Mexican picnic? Are some foods, like hot dogs and hamburgers, universal? Turn your backyard into a little slice of Mexico by tweaking some old stand-bys. Recipes will include: Ancho Chile Mexican Hamburgers with Lime Aioli; Pickled Onion and Potato Salad; Garabatos or "Scribbles" Cookies. D

6:30 pm 

Martha Stewart's Cooking School  "Eggs"  Want to know how to cook the perfect soft- or hard-cooked egg? Or the fluffiest scramble? Martha shares these and other secrets as she teaches viewers all they need to know about eggs, the world's most versatile protein. Whether you like your egg over easy or sunny-side up, Martha shows you how to prepare them properly every time, with easy-to-master techniques and tips. You'll learn a clever method for frying eggs, a surefire omelet recipe, and the key to a foolproof frittata. D

7:00 pm 

This Old House  "Essex 2012/13, A Cottage in the Wood"  Kevin and Norm tour scenic Essex, Massachusetts, and roll up to the new project: a 1935 English-style cottage in the woods that homeowners John and Julie Corcoran hope to turn into an accessible in-law residence for aging parents. Architect Sally DeGan and Tom use a 3-D model to preview the plan for aging in place, and work begins. D

7:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Basque Country"  Rick visits the proud and resilient Basque people's homeland, which is split between France and Spain. From his base in San Sebastian, Rick tours the ancient Basque capital of Gernika, the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao, and then crosses into France for more Basque Country charms. From tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, he shares the experiences of Basque culture.G

8:00 pm 

Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope  "Southern Ethiopia - Tribal Lands and Primeval People"  In the Rift Valley, Joseph becomes acquainted with the fishermen, birds, crocodiles and hippos at two lakes. Then he crosses into the Lower Omo Valley where he encounters the Konso, Hamer and Mursi people.G

8:30 pm 

Lidia's Italy In America  "Kansas City: Italian American Steak In Kansas City"  NULL

9:00 pm 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Dixie Chicken"  NULL

9:30 pm 

Simply Ming  "Masuhara Morimoto & Lightly Cooked Fish"  On this episode of SIMPLY MING, Ming Tsai is back in beautiful Napa Valley visiting his good friend, Iron Chef Morimoto who, of course, knows how to demonstrate how to work his magic with all things fish. Morimoto shows us how to first break down a fish and then cook it to maintain its pristine flavor. D

10:00 pm 

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage  "Cajun: Louisiana's Cajuns"  Join Dr. Carl Brasseaux, Brenda Trahan and Jane Bulliard as they explore the arrival of the first Acadians on Louisiana soil. Cracklins, a common Cajun snack, are made by Prince Davis, who also introduces us to the "Cadillac of cracklins." Johnette Downing entertains with fun Cajun songs, especially for kids. D

10:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Basque Country"  Rick visits the proud and resilient Basque people's homeland, which is split between France and Spain. From his base in San Sebastian, Rick tours the ancient Basque capital of Gernika, the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao, and then crosses into France for more Basque Country charms. From tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, he shares the experiences of Basque culture.G

11:00 pm 

Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5  "Workshop 4. Classroom Dialogues"  The teachers examine the various roles the teacher plays in class discussions. D