Tomes & Talismans (1986) is a kids, sci-fi & fantasy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Tomes & Talismans online in HD.
Tomes & Talismans — Storyline
Tomes & Talismans is a 1986 educational television series produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, consisting of thirteen 20-minute episodes presented as a dramatic serial story. Each episode defines, illustrates, and reviews specific library research concepts.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Niki Wood, Darin Hyer, Cresta Martin, Mia Trevillion, James Martin II, Joan Stebe, Russ Swain, Mac McMillin
Tomes & Talismans — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1986-01-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (3 votes) |
Tomes & Talismans — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Tomes Entombed (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Overview of a library
As humanity prepares its final evacuation to the White Crystal Solar System, librarian Ms. Bookhart desperately searches for the final volume of a bo
- E2: Fact or Fiction (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Categories of books; Fiction, Nonfiction, and Biography
A century after humanity’s evacuation, the Users study Earth artifacts in search of a defense against the Wipers. T
- E3: Under Cover (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Sections of a book; Cover, Title page, Copyright page, Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, Index, Glossary, and Bibliography
When they find the underground library in di
- E4: In the Cards (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Finding a certain book through the card catalog based on Title, Subject, or Author of the book
Outside the User base, Colonel Holon makes contact over his communicator wit
- E5: The System (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Grouping books based on the Dewey Decimal system
Colonel Holon encounters the Universal Being, who gives him a document. The User children must follow the clues given on t
- E6: Information Quick (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Finding information through the Encyclopedia
As Colonel Holon evades a pursuing Wiper patrol he encounters horses, which frighten the the Wipers away. The User children ma
- E7: Hidden Meaning (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Learning the meaning of a word though the Dictionary and Thesaurus
The User children continue to use the library's dictionary and thesaurus to unravel the document's true
- E8: Preference for Reference (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Looking up a specific subject through Reference books
Using more-specialized references to further decipher the document, the User children begin to understand its clues b
- E9: Direction Unknown (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Finding locations through Maps and Almanacs
The User children and Ms. Bookhart continue to guide Colonel Holon to their location using maps and in doing so Abakas discover
- E10: SOS: Skim or Scan (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Speed reading by skimming and scanning a book
After escaping a patrol, a reunited Abakas and Colonel Holon make their way to the library, hoping to use the third Wiper vol
- E11: Guide to Light (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Finding recent information through Periodicals; Magazines and Newspapers
When the User children, Colonel Holon, and Ms. Bookhart determine that the mythical centaur may ho
- E12: Show and Tell (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Audiovisual information: Films and Videotapes
The User children, Colonel Holon, and Ms. Bookhart prepare two plans: the hologram they intend to display against a cloud to
- E13: Final Report (1986-01-01) — Lesson: Finalizing everything researched
When the projections successfully scare the Wipers away and the User base is freed, the Users and Ms. Bookhart celebrate their freedom wit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Tomes & Talismans have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch Tomes & Talismans? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
