Go green and go behind-the-scenes with tpt! First, travel with actor Edward Norton in search of the truth behind our planet's water; join the hosts of Car Talk for a look at the future of cars and enjoy a special line-up of earth-friendly episodes on PBS Kids GO! Then, follow an intimate study of cancer research; delve into the life of a baseball legend and get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a naval super carrier.
The Truth About Cancer
Award-winning filmmaker Linda Garmon follows a small group of patients, doctors and researchers over a six-month period and takes an intimate look at the vast field of cancer research.
  Wednesday, April 16, 8pm; Thursday, April 17, 2am
 Thursday, April 17, 7pm
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American Experience: Roberto Clemente
Explore the life of this unique baseball legend and dedicated humanitarian who, while setting baseball records, also challenged racial discrimination and worked for social justice.
Monday, April 21, 8pm; Tuesday, April 22, 2am
Tuesday, April 22, 8pm
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NOVA: Car of the Future
Examine new technologies and the future of transportation in America with Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's Car Talk — take a light-hearted, yet serious roller-coaster ride into the world of cars.
Tuesday, April 22, 7pm; Wednesday, April 23, 1am
Wednesday, April 23, 8pm
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National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth
How many of us truly understand the dire circumstances surrounding our planet's water? Edward Norton hosts this new series aiming to broaden our awareness and understanding of environmental issues.
Wednesday, April 23, 8pm; Thursday, April 24, 2am;
Sunday, April 27, 12:30pm
Thursday, April 24, 8pm
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Carrier
For six months three camera crews lived among the sailors on the mighty USS Nimitz, a naval super carrier. Witness their personal triumphs and struggles in this unique behind-the-scenes documentary For a preview, check out these short clips.
tpt is collecting stories from our community about families in military deployment or life on an aircraft carrier. Contribute your story at www.tpt.org/carrier.
Sunday-Thursday, April 27-May 1, 8pm, 10pm, 2am and 4am; Wednesday, April 30 second airing starts at 10:30pm; Repeat broadcasts on Saturday, May 3, 2pm-6pm and Sunday, May 4, 1-7pm
Check out Almanac: At the Capitol's new and improved web site. Only here will you find behind-the-scenes content like Mary Lahammer's blog and David Gillette's new "After Hours" web shorts series. Play "Can You Name That Politician?" and become a fan of our Facebook page, you can find it all at www.tpt.org/politics — a substantive and fun look at Minnesota politics.
Art & Collectibles Online Auction
Do you have a knack for digging up hard-to-find antiques? Put your skills to use! Now through April 19th, proceeds from buying or bidding on specially marked art & collectibles on eBay benefits tpt. Learn how you can bid on and buy collectibles, like an original oil painting from the late 1800's by Sir George Hayter, a framed & signed Craig Blacklock photograph and Blenko glass.
Celebrate "Share the Earth" Day!
Learn about the importance of environmental preservation and keeping our planet clean and check out www.pbskidsgo.org for fun, earth friendly activities and games!
Cyberchase: EcoHaven Ooze
When Hacker discovers that the liquid ooze that feeds the animals of EcoHaven also gives him a super energy boost, he decides to drain the pond and take the ooze home. He builds a fort around the pond, so the CyberSquad must figure out a way to get in without being noticed.
Tuesday, April 22, 5pm
Arthur: Feeling Flush / Family Fortune
When Elwood City experiences a drought, Francine bets Arthur that her family can use less water than his. But Francine learns, despite her conservation efforts, her water meter levels are twice as high as Arthur's! Will Francine find out who's behind the flushing frenzy?
Tuesday, April 22, 4:30pm
Maya & Miguel: Every day is Earth Day
For a school Earth Day project, the kids decide to clean up an old lot and plant a community garden. But as the deadline approaches, a rainstorm hits, turning the patch of dirt into a muddy mess. How will Maya get her friends out of the muck this time?
Tuesday, April 22, 4pm
Spring into Reading!
Just in time for spring, PBS Kids presents a daily Reading Activity Calendar. Each day find fun, educational activities, like "Keep America Beautiful Month", "Using a Map", and an activity for National Wildlife Week — which begins today!
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