1. Hey!Copy !req
2. Hey, D.W.!Copy !req
3. Hey!Copy !req
4. Whoa! (loud thud)Copy !req
5. Buster Baxter here,Copy !req
6. reporting for Lakewood
Elementary Sports News.Copy !req
7. In ten days, Alan "Brain" Powers
is going to faceCopy !req
8. Mighty Mountain's
Sam "Slam Dunk" ScarboroughCopy !req
9. in the Elwood City Baskets
for Charity competition.Copy !req
10. Francine, what do you think
of his chances?Copy !req
11. A banana?Copy !req
12. That's the best you
could do for a microphone?Copy !req
13. Hey, times are tough.Copy !req
14. Plus, this is
100% compostable.Copy !req
15. So, is Brain
going to win?Copy !req
16. Slam Dunk definitely
has a height advantage,Copy !req
17. but Brain's
a real competitor.Copy !req
18. Not only does he have
terrific aim,Copy !req
19. but he's cool
under pressure.Copy !req
20. This player just
never buckles,Copy !req
21. even if everything depended
on this one shot—Copy !req
22. the very fate of the world,
life as we know it...Copy !req
23. Do you mind?Copy !req
24. See? What did I tell you?Copy !req
25. What happened
to your microphone?Copy !req
26. (muffled):
Mmm, technical difficulties.Copy !req
27. That's a wrap!Copy !req
28. Hey, Brain, want to come
to the Sugar Bowl with us?Copy !req
29. No, thanks.Copy !req
30. Our library could really use
that money.Copy !req
31. I better practice some more.Copy !req
32. Okay, this shot is
for a brand new computerCopy !req
33. in the reading room.Copy !req
34. With Brain shooting
baskets for us,Copy !req
35. we're almost
guaranteed to win.Copy !req
36. Yep.Copy !req
37. What could
possibly go wrong?Copy !req
38. Ow!Copy !req
39. I think we're
about to find out.Copy !req
40. DR.
Well, the good news is
nothing's broken.Copy !req
41. The bad news is that one leg
has a sprained ankle.Copy !req
42. If it's a grade one lateral
ligamentous injury,Copy !req
43. I could be back on my feet
in a few days.Copy !req
44. I'm sorry, Alan, but it's
a grade two sprain.Copy !req
45. And you have a torn knee
ligament in your other leg.Copy !req
46. You're going to need an
air cast for your ankle,Copy !req
47. a knee immobilizer and
some physical therapy.Copy !req
48. But for the next week, you do
get this nifty set of wheels.Copy !req
49. I'm really,
really sorry.Copy !req
50. I thought for sure
the peel went in the can.Copy !req
51. It's okay, Buster.Copy !req
52. I know it was
an accident.Copy !req
53. I'm just upset that
I won't be able to playCopy !req
54. in the basketball fundraiser.Copy !req
55. Yeah, we don't stand a chance
against Mighty Mountain now.Copy !req
56. What are they
raising money for?Copy !req
57. Save the Elwood City Squirrels.Copy !req
58. Aw, what a waste.Copy !req
59. Well, see you later, Brain.Copy !req
60. Sorry!Copy !req
61. So, you play
basketball?Copy !req
62. Huh? Yeah.Copy !req
63. I was actually supposed to
be in a competition, but...Copy !req
64. that's not going to happen.Copy !req
65. Why? 'Cause you're
not on two legs?Copy !req
66. Tell that to my
basketball team.Copy !req
67. You're on a basketball team?Copy !req
68. Yup.Copy !req
69. The Wheel Warriors.Copy !req
70. Best wheelchair basketball
team in Elwood City.Copy !req
71. We're 11-0 this season.Copy !req
72. Want to shoot
some hoops with me?Copy !req
73. Maybe some other time.Copy !req
74. Sure.Copy !req
75. Oops.Copy !req
76. Ow!
Sorry!Copy !req
77. I'm still getting used
to this thing.Copy !req
78. I'll draw you
a schematic.Copy !req
79. It's two rotational points
on a single axisCopy !req
80. so you have to push
one wheel forward,Copy !req
81. while pushing the other back.Copy !req
82. And then you can turn.Copy !req
83. Your understanding of
physics is impressive.Copy !req
84. I was born without
the use of my legs,Copy !req
85. not my brain.Copy !req
86. Um, actually, I'd love
to hoot some shoops.Copy !req
87. I mean...Copy !req
88. (giggles)
I know what you mean.Copy !req
89. I'm Lydia.Copy !req
90. Alan.Copy !req
91. But my friends
call me Brain.Copy !req
92. Okay, Brain.Copy !req
93. Join me tomorrow for a
friendly game of HORSE.Copy !req
94. Every time you miss a shot,
you get a letter.Copy !req
95. First player to spell
HORSE loses.Copy !req
96. I should warn you,
I'm pretty good.Copy !req
97. Great.Copy !req
98. Maybe I'll be able to learn
some pointers.Copy !req
99. "H".Copy !req
100. My arms must be a little tired.Copy !req
101. "O".Copy !req
102. "R".Copy !req
103. Would you like to play using
the full Latin name for horse—Copy !req
104. equus ferus caballus?Copy !req
105. It would give you
more chances.Copy !req
106. I don't get it.Copy !req
107. That's the worst
I've ever thrown.Copy !req
108. Don't worry about it.Copy !req
109. You're just not used to shootingCopy !req
110. from this different height
and angle.Copy !req
111. And not being able to use
your whole body.Copy !req
112. Something tells me that
we'd be here for hoursCopy !req
113. before you ever got an "H".Copy !req
114. Hey, this basketball competition
you were supposed to be in,Copy !req
115. was it a game?Copy !req
116. No, just free throws.Copy !req
117. The winner of the tournament
gets a big donationCopy !req
118. to the charity
of their choice.Copy !req
119. So? You could still be in it.Copy !req
120. But you saw the way
I was shooting.Copy !req
121. I'm awful now.Copy !req
122. I wouldn't say awful.Copy !req
123. Inept, maybe.Copy !req
124. Possibly clumsy,
uncoordinated, graceless...Copy !req
125. All right already.Copy !req
126. But you do have a secret weapon.Copy !req
127. I do?Copy !req
128. Yep. A great tutor.Copy !req
129. Here.Copy !req
130. I call it
"Lydia's Basket Case."Copy !req
131. My head is not that big.Copy !req
132. We start tomorrow
after school.Copy !req
133. And bring your A-game!Copy !req
134. Increase your
release height.Copy !req
135. Remember, you're two feet lower
than you normally are.Copy !req
136. Again!Copy !req
137. 18... 19...Copy !req
138. More arm strength
means more baskets.Copy !req
139. C'mon, Brain!Copy !req
140. Think of the library!Copy !req
141. Do it for Virgil!Copy !req
142. Do it for Proust!Copy !req
143. That's it!Copy !req
144. Better on the velocity,
but aim lower.Copy !req
145. 168 centimeters
is your sweet spot.Copy !req
146. Again!Copy !req
147. See, the ball's velocity
when it leaves your handsCopy !req
148. is the result of...Copy !req
149. three different velocity
vector components.Copy !req
150. It all makes perfect sense now!Copy !req
151. You sure you don't want me to
write this on a piece of paper?Copy !req
152. No. This way
I won't lose it.Copy !req
153. Just don't press so hard
next time; it tickles.Copy !req
154. In that case...Copy !req
155. Stop!
Quit squirming!Copy !req
156. You're ruining the
Pythagorean theorem!Copy !req
157. What's wrong with me?Copy !req
158. Nothing.Copy !req
159. That was really good.Copy !req
160. Your speed and angle
were perfect.Copy !req
161. You just missed, that's all.Copy !req
162. Now...Copy !req
163. I know... again.Copy !req
164. Actually,
I was going to askCopy !req
165. if you wanted to get
something to eat.Copy !req
166. I'm starving.Copy !req
167. I know the perfect place.Copy !req
168. All our ice cream is made from
milk from a local dairy farm,Copy !req
169. and we hand-pick a lot
of the ingredi...Copy !req
170. Huh?Copy !req
171. I never noticed that before.Copy !req
172. That's a pretty big drop.Copy !req
173. Oh, yeah.Copy !req
174. The corner of
Elm and Maple?Copy !req
175. It's pretty infamous
with me and my teammates.Copy !req
176. Excuse me, could you...Copy !req
177. Hey, we could use a...Copy !req
178. What's with these people?Copy !req
179. Can't they see we need help?Copy !req
180. I know, but they
might be busy.Copy !req
181. Anyway, you got to know
who and how to ask.Copy !req
182. She doesn't look
like she's in a rush.Copy !req
183. Excuse me, ma'am,Copy !req
184. would you mind helping my
friend and me down the curb?Copy !req
185. I'll show you
exactly what to do.Copy !req
186. Certainly, dear.Copy !req
187. Thanks a lot!Copy !req
188. Thank you, ma'am.Copy !req
189. Here it is,
my mom's ice cream shop.Copy !req
190. I guarantee you will not
be disappointed.Copy !req
191. Uh-oh, the doorway's
too narrow for me.Copy !req
192. Well, it looks
terrific.Copy !req
193. I'm really sorry about that.Copy !req
194. I never knew our shop wasn't
wheelchair accessible.Copy !req
195. Lots of places aren't.Copy !req
196. Brain!Copy !req
197. I've been looking
all over for...Copy !req
198. Hey! You're Lydia.Copy !req
199. I saw you play with
the Wheel Warriors.Copy !req
200. You were amazing.Copy !req
201. Thanks.Copy !req
202. I'd give you an autograph
but my hands are ketchup-y.Copy !req
203. Listen, if you're not feeling
up to the competition,Copy !req
204. I can take over.Copy !req
205. I mean, I know I'm not as good
at shooting as you, but...Copy !req
206. Don't worry
about a thing.Copy !req
207. He's going to cream
Mighty Mountain.Copy !req
208. I'm his coach.Copy !req
209. Oh, great!Copy !req
210. Well, see you tomorrow.Copy !req
211. Tomorrow?Copy !req
212. I forgot that it's tomorrow!Copy !req
213. I haven't looked at
my calendar in days.Copy !req
214. All I've been doing
is playing basketball.Copy !req
215. And that's all you
should have been doing.Copy !req
216. Here. Trash can.Copy !req
217. Three points.Copy !req
218. See?Copy !req
219. Much you have learned,
O Big-Headed One.Copy !req
220. What?Copy !req
221. The squirrels
will be so happy!Copy !req
222. If only Brain had been able
to raise that money.Copy !req
223. Yeah.Copy !req
224. The reading room's computer
became so outdatedCopy !req
225. they just had to tear
the whole library down.Copy !req
226. It's neck and neck!Copy !req
227. Brain and Slam Dunk
both have 22 baskets.Copy !req
228. Wait! Make that 23 for Brain!Copy !req
229. Francine, comments?Copy !req
230. I think your microphone
is melting.Copy !req
231. You're doing great.Copy !req
232. Just stay focused and
keep your rhythm up.Copy !req
233. Oh, no, we're still
four points behind.Copy !req
234. Beat that— ha!Copy !req
235. I have to make five
baskets in one minute.Copy !req
236. I can't do it.Copy !req
237. But I can.Copy !req
238. Lydia! Lydia!Copy !req
239. Lydia!Copy !req
240. I like the new door.Copy !req
241. Plenty of room now.Copy !req
242. Well, it was the
least we could doCopy !req
243. for the girl who won all
that money for our library.Copy !req
244. What are you
talking about?Copy !req
245. It was all you.Copy !req
246. I just helped
at the end.Copy !req
247. Anyway, basketball actually
isn't my strong suit.Copy !req
248. It's chess.Copy !req
249. No way.
Seriously!Copy !req
250. I'm nationally ranked.
Want to play?Copy !req
251. Well, okay.Copy !req
252. But I should warn you,
I'm very good.Copy !req
253. Oh, yeah?Copy !req
254. Where have
I heard that before?Copy !req
255. And now...Copy !req
256. I am Kaitlyn.Copy !req
257. I am like Lydia because I am in
a wheelchair just like her.Copy !req
258. Kaitlyn is my sister.Copy !req
259. We were born on the same date.Copy !req
260. We're twins.Copy !req
261. The next word is...Copy !req
262. "Parenthood."Copy !req
263. Today my sister TabbithaCopy !req
264. is helping me
with my spelling words.Copy !req
265. Number 12 is "bumpy."Copy !req
266. Well, I can't walk
because I was born this way.Copy !req
267. It doesn't bother me.Copy !req
268. It's like I'm a normal person.Copy !req
269. And she's awesome.Copy !req
270. Would you like to see
how I use a walker?Copy !req
271. I can moveCopy !req
272. and I can walk to places.Copy !req
273. I am very determined.Copy !req
274. Ready?Copy !req
275. Today we are going to the beach.Copy !req
276. Okay, I'm going to plop
you on the wall.Copy !req
277. Now we'll get
your shoes off.Copy !req
278. We're at Revere Beach right now.Copy !req
279. I don't stay home;
I can get around perfectly.Copy !req
280. You have to push yourself
with the wheels.Copy !req
281. Me, my sister, my dad
and Nick are hereCopy !req
282. and we're going to play
in the sand.Copy !req
283. Let's make a mansion.Copy !req
284. Wow.Copy !req
285. It looks beautiful.Copy !req
286. Wow.Copy !req
287. I'll just do
the magic tap.Copy !req
288. We're getting pizza
from Bianchi's Pizza.Copy !req
289. We're going to order
cheese pizza.Copy !req
290. Yay, pizza! Yay!Copy !req
291. It's delicious.Copy !req
292. I don't care what anybody thinksCopy !req
293. because I am determined to do
what I was born to do.Copy !req
294. And now...Copy !req
295. History is full of great
people— heroes and inventors.Copy !req
296. But I keep thinking
about Herodotus.Copy !req
297. They say he's the
"father of history."Copy !req
298. And that is the
Pythagorean theorem.Copy !req
299. Okay, now we'll sit around
for an hour, then lunch.Copy !req
300. Why are we going
to just sit around?Copy !req
301. Well, Herodotus, because
we have nothing to study.Copy !req
302. Why don't we study history?Copy !req
303. "History"?Copy !req
304. Yeah, you know, all the things
that happened in the past.Copy !req
305. Battles! Kings!
How cities were founded!Copy !req
306. All that cool stuff.Copy !req
307. Hmm, not a bad idea.Copy !req
308. Class, get out your
history tablets.Copy !req
309. Actually, Mr. Ratburnus,Copy !req
310. they haven't been written yet.Copy !req
311. But I'll go write
the first one.Copy !req
312. That boy is going to get
an alpha-plus.Copy !req
313. Why couldn't it be "Herodotus,
the father of comic books?"Copy !req
314. Arthur, eyes on your
history book, please.Copy !req
315. (sighs)
Thanks, Herodotus.Copy !req
316. Hey!Copy !req
317. I believe your next assignment
is one you'll find admirable.Copy !req
318. I want everyone to do an oral
report on someone you admire.Copy !req
319. Find out more about them.Copy !req
320. And then tell us
why you admire them.Copy !req
321. Dibs on Bionic Bunny!Copy !req
322. How can Mr. Ratburn say that
Bionic Bunny isn't real?Copy !req
323. He's on TV.Copy !req
324. TV is realer than anything.Copy !req
325. I'm doing Pal.Copy !req
326. He's loyal,
he's friendly,Copy !req
327. he always wags his tail
when I come home.Copy !req
328. I admire that.Copy !req
329. Pal!Copy !req
330. I should have thought of that.Copy !req
331. Your karate teacher?Copy !req
332. Aw, that's perfect.Copy !req
333. I should have thought of that.Copy !req
334. I have one
that's even better.Copy !req
335. I'm doing a fireman.Copy !req
336. Only she's not a man,
she's a lady.Copy !req
337. Aw...Copy !req
338. I wanted to do a fireman who
wasn't a man but was a lady.Copy !req
339. I've got them all beat.Copy !req
340. Guaranteed A.Copy !req
341. Who? Who?Copy !req
342. Mr. Ratburn.Copy !req
343. Wow.Copy !req
344. Oh, why didn't
I think of Ratburn?Copy !req
345. I have the best person of all.Copy !req
346. He's really funny.Copy !req
347. And he's outgoing, and...Copy !req
348. Argh! You're killing me!Copy !req
349. This is the person I
should be doing a report on.Copy !req
350. Who is it?Copy !req
351. You.Copy !req
352. Aw, I wanted to do a...Copy !req
353. Wait.Copy !req
354. Did you say me?Copy !req
355. A report about me.Copy !req
356. Can you believe it?Copy !req
357. I'm going to make sure
George's reportCopy !req
358. is the coolest
one of all of them.Copy !req
359. What about your report?Copy !req
360. Have you decided
who you're going to do?Copy !req
361. Eh, that's just homework;
this is important.Copy !req
362. Hey, George!
Ready to get started?Copy !req
363. Well, I have a few things
I need to do.Copy !req
364. What are you talking about?
This is homework!Copy !req
365. What's more important
than homework?Copy !req
366. Come on,
no time to lose.Copy !req
367. I have lots
to show you.Copy !req
368. Now I want to show you
something really exciting.Copy !req
369. See? My own sandwich!Copy !req
370. It's called
"The Buster."Copy !req
371. My report's going
to be so great.Copy !req
372. I talked to
Betsy today.Copy !req
373. Did you know that she helped put
out the fire at the pet store?Copy !req
374. The kittens!Copy !req
375. This should be all of them.Copy !req
376. Oops...Copy !req
377. One more...Copy !req
378. And Horace!Copy !req
379. Oh, thank you,
fireperson Betsy.Copy !req
380. That's amazing!Copy !req
381. I was talking to
my karate teacherCopy !req
382. and he told me about this time
when he was at the bank...Copy !req
383. How about you,
George?Copy !req
384. Find out anything
interesting about Buster?Copy !req
385. Sure, lots of stuff.Copy !req
386. Just you wait, this report's
going to be betterCopy !req
387. than any of them.Copy !req
388. This report's going to be worse
than any of them.Copy !req
389. I haven't stopped a robbery
or saved a hamster from a fire.Copy !req
390. I haven't done anything
impressive at all.Copy !req
391. I don't even know
why George chose me.Copy !req
392. Lots of reasons.Copy !req
393. Name one.Copy !req
394. Uh...Copy !req
395. See?Copy !req
396. Pal distracted me.Copy !req
397. Let me think.Copy !req
398. You're funny.Copy !req
399. You tell great jokes.Copy !req
400. Jokes! That's it!Copy !req
401. Thanks, Arthur.Copy !req
402. "What do sea
monsters eat?"Copy !req
403. That's right.Copy !req
404. That's all you
have to say.Copy !req
405. Then I say,
"Fish and ships."Copy !req
406. Get it?Copy !req
407. What do sea monsters eat?
Fish and ships.Copy !req
408. Okay?Copy !req
409. Uh, I don't think so.Copy !req
410. Why? What's the matter?Copy !req
411. I don't want to sound like
I don't know about sea monsters.Copy !req
412. Why don't you ask me?Copy !req
413. No one's doing
a report about you.Copy !req
414. Come on.Copy !req
415. Look, I'll give you
my dessert.Copy !req
416. Fudge brownie!Copy !req
417. Eh, I'm trying to cut down
on the sugar snacks.Copy !req
418. What else you got?Copy !req
419. Hey! Bologna sandwich!Copy !req
420. (sighs)
Deal.Copy !req
421. Hey, Buster.Copy !req
422. George!Copy !req
423. Just in time!Copy !req
424. Better get your pad
and pencil ready.Copy !req
425. Hey, Arthur.Copy !req
426. How's that report on Pal going?Copy !req
427. Great.Copy !req
428. I'm just up to
the part where Pal...Copy !req
429. You know, one thing
I've noticed about Pal,Copy !req
430. he is one lazy dog.Copy !req
431. In fact, Pal is so lazy,Copy !req
432. the other day I saw him chasing
a parked car.Copy !req
433. How do you chase a parked car?Copy !req
434. You're not writing.Copy !req
435. Write that down.Copy !req
436. Pal is so lazy...Copy !req
437. Hey, guess what
I just found out.Copy !req
438. Mr. Ratburn played
in a rock band.Copy !req
439. The Ratburn Rats.Copy !req
440. Wow!Copy !req
441. Did you have
a question?Copy !req
442. Um, no.Copy !req
443. You're sure?Copy !req
444. You're sure you don't have
a question?Copy !req
445. Oh, right.Copy !req
446. A question, right.Copy !req
447. What was it?Copy !req
448. Oh, right— why do sea monsters
eat fish and ships?Copy !req
449. I hope you guys know
that you're ruiningCopy !req
450. the story of my life.Copy !req
451. Have you seen Pal
chasing parked cars?Copy !req
452. Buster said
he'd be back soon.Copy !req
453. He had to get a few things
to help your report.Copy !req
454. I'm sure
he won't be long.Copy !req
455. Come in and have a snack.Copy !req
456. Ta-da!Copy !req
457. George just left,
honey.Copy !req
458. His mom called.Copy !req
459. But...
(sighs)Copy !req
460. Okay.Copy !req
461. See you tomorrow.Copy !req
462. His mom says he has to stay in
and work on his report.Copy !req
463. And I spent three allowances
on all this stuff.Copy !req
464. Don't worry.Copy !req
465. I gave George lots of
information for his report.Copy !req
466. I even gave him that DVD
of pictures of you.Copy !req
467. Are you okay?Copy !req
468. According to Buster's mom,Copy !req
469. Buster slept with a blankie
he called his "bwankie poo."Copy !req
470. Oh no!Copy !req
471. I can't let George
give this report.Copy !req
472. This will be perfect.Copy !req
473. George!Copy !req
474. Here! Look!Copy !req
475. I stayed up all night
working on it.Copy !req
476. Your report.Copy !req
477. But I already have my report.Copy !req
478. Not like this one.Copy !req
479. Just listen:
"Buster Baxter is well knownCopy !req
480. "as one of the funniest guys
in town,Copy !req
481. but there's something you may
not know about him."Copy !req
482. Hey, how about those
sea monsters, huh?Copy !req
483. You know what they eat?Copy !req
484. Fish and ships!Copy !req
485. Someone's robbed the pet shop.Copy !req
486. They won't get away with this.Copy !req
487. May I?Copy !req
488. Officer, arrest those thieves.Copy !req
489. What do you think?Copy !req
490. Is that a report
or is that a report?Copy !req
491. Um, thanks, Buster, but I think
I'll stick with the one I wrote.Copy !req
492. To tell the truth,Copy !req
493. I thought this report was
nothing but an easy A.Copy !req
494. But Mr. Ratburn turned out to be
the kind of guy I really admire.Copy !req
495. The End.Copy !req
496. Yes, well, thank you, Binky.Copy !req
497. Let's see, who's next?Copy !req
498. George? Are you ready?Copy !req
499. Yep.Copy !req
500. My report is about
Buster Baxter.Copy !req
501. His mom gave me some
pictures of himCopy !req
502. in case you don't know
what he looks like.Copy !req
503. There are lots of thingsCopy !req
504. about Buster Baxter
to admire.Copy !req
505. He's friendly.Copy !req
506. He's funny.Copy !req
507. One time he even solved
a mystery when it turned outCopy !req
508. Mrs. MacGrady cooked the
quarters into the brownies.Copy !req
509. But did you know that he helps
maintain the community garden?Copy !req
510. He even donated tomatoes
to a soup kitchen.Copy !req
511. But the thing I really admire
Buster forCopy !req
512. is that he never complains.Copy !req
513. He helps his mom
around the house.Copy !req
514. He has asthma,
but he takes his medicationCopy !req
515. and never lets it stop him.Copy !req
516. Oh, and he plays the tuba.Copy !req
517. The End.Copy !req
518. Is it over?Copy !req
519. Excellent report,
George.Copy !req
520. That's it?Copy !req
521. But that was all just
the normal stuff about me.Copy !req
522. What's admirable
about that?Copy !req
523. I guess you're just an admirable
guy without even trying.Copy !req
524. I am?Copy !req
525. MR.
Who's next?Copy !req
526. Buster?
Are you ready?Copy !req
527. (gulps)
Um...Copy !req
528. I see your homework skills
are less than admirable.Copy !req
529. I know who I'm going to do
my report about, though.Copy !req
530. Someone who's admirableCopy !req
531. because he's good at finding the
admirable things about people.Copy !req
532. George!Copy !req
533. Visit us online
at pbskidsgo.org.
PBS Kids Go! and Arthur takeCopy !req
534. You can find Arthur books
and lots of other books, too,Copy !req
535. at your local library.Copy !req