The Shaman’s Apprentice | Reading Rainbow Stories

Explore this fascinating story about a Tirio shaman’s efforts to pass on the secrets of the rainforest to the next generation. LeVar Burton travels to the Amazon. The featured book, The Shaman’s Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest, is read by actress Susan Sarandon. LeVar visits the real village that inspired the book with author Mark Plotkin. After watching, use the provided classroom guide and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.