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This film is based on a film produced by Atwater Kent Foundation for the National Park Service, Department of the Interior with photography by Ted Phi...

As a demonstration of the effects of radioactivity, a rat is fed radioactive table sugar.

Fire and how to make and prevent, is the topic.

This film presents a picture of Egypt and the Nile Valley of today as seen against its historical background. It Includes scenes of an ancient temple...

By encouraging children to ask questions, we help them understand the world.

This film provides contrasts and similarities among the three countries. In Norway, Deneen visits with a fishing family from the small city of Alesund...

This film portrays the changes that are taking place in Mexico, including the growth of a middle class society which is developing as a result of educ...

A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of Mexico...

Jean's mother plans a surprise party for Jean on her sixth birthday. While Jean and Frank are on an errand, Jean's friends come, hide and surprise her...

Examines the manifestation of aggressive instincts in animals and in humans. Discusses ways in which both animals and humans impose limitations on the...

Helps children handle situations in which they make mistakes. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

Helps children understand and cope with feelings of anger. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern United States (...

Educational film about exclusion and anger meant to be shown in classrooms, with a discussion afterwards.

Shows children enjoying winter sports, making a snow man, playing fox and geese, sledding and skiing.

Illustrates the basic principles of space exploration with earth satellites and discusses the present and future uses of such exploration. Live photog...

Structure of the skin; good cleanliness habits; the proper way to wash; the correct use of soap.

Scenes of a big three-ring circus include the arrival, the parade, unloading, tent raising and highlights of the show itself. This film has amazing fo...

focuses on the area of Siberia around Irkutsk city. The materials shown depict the lives of Buryat people in the modern city, as well as in the countr...

This educational short shows the operations of a big city airport.