List of Titles

Transcription

List of Titles

List of Titles
100 years of Olympic glory, Part I
007641 - VIDEO CASSETTE
790, I-A, 180, CS, Turner, 1996
Relive a century of the modern Olympic Games with Bud Greenspan as he weaves stories
of the heroic men and women who enter the arena with athlete interviews and rare
collection of Olympic film.
1.General 2.Sports
100 years of Olympic glory, Part II
790, I-A, 180, CS, Turner, 1996
Continued from Part 1.
1.General 2.Sports
One Hundred and One Dalmations
800, P-A, 79, CS, Disney, 1961
Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita are the proud parents of 15 precocious pups. It's one big
happy dog family -- until the outrageous Cruella De Vil kidnaps the puppies, along with
every other Dalmatian in the city. Using the magic of "the twilight bark," Pongo and
Perdita unite the entire animal population to save the dogs. Closed captioned.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.READING RAINBOW
The 1880's
973.8, I-S, 32, CS, Kaw Valley, 1983
The 1880's takes an extensive survey of America one hundred years ago.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Frontier and westward expansion
50 States, 50 Capitals: Part 3 North Central Region U.S.
917.3, I-S, 32, CS, 100% Educational, 1996
Set sail on the Great Lakes and discover the uniqueness of each state; a brief history of
each state's origin and early settlements. Live footage, colorful graphics and humorous
commentators. Includes Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, North &
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Often called the Heartland of America much of the nation's food is grown in this region.
1.General 2.Rocky Mountain States 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
50 States, 50 Capitals: Part 1 Northeastern Region U.S.
Learn the location, industries, state trees and a brief history of each state, the state's origin
and early settlements. Region comprised of the New England states; the Mid-Atlantic and
District of Columbia.
1.Northeastern States 2.General 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S. 4.Washington, D.C.
50 States, 50 Capitals: Part 2 - Southern Region U.S.
Stopping at each state to explore it's history and geography. Oil rigs and cattle ranches.
1.Southern States 2.General 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
50 States, 50 Capitals: Part 4 Western Region U.S.
917.3, I-J, 35, CS, 100% Educational, 1996
Visit the fertile valleys of the Pacific coast, to the arid desert regions. Learn history of
each state - agriculture, settlement, and state flowers. Live footage, colorful graphics, and
humorous commentators.
1.Western States 2.General 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
A is for alphabet
400, P, 11, C, Coronet, 1971
A lively blend of animation, rhyme, and song takes us through the alphabet. A bookbalancing bear bouncing on a ball, a frog living on a flower farm, a giraffe wearing
glasses in the grass, and other delightful animals help introduce letters.
1.General 2.Alphabetizing 3.Alphabet
Abel's Island
800, K-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1987
William Steig's story of Abelard Hassam de Chirico Flint, an elegant mouse, while
picnicking with his wife, gets caught in a storm and is swept away to a desert island. Abel
must learn to survive using his wits and his newly awakened creativity.
1.General
Abiyoyo
780, P, 28, CS, GPN - RR #35, 1997
Based on a South African lullaby and folk story retold and sung. Music, in its different
forms, tells a story.
1.Music - General 2.FINE ARTS 3.Africa 4.READING RAINBOW 5.Folklore 6.LITERATURE
About Time, Part 1
520, IJ, 30, C, Southerby, 1983
Presents man's progress in the measurement of time, from the earliest observation of the
stars to the theory of relativity.
1.Astronomy 2.Time
About Time, Part 2
520, IJ, 26, C, Southerby, 1983
See part I
1.Astronomy 2.Time
About Time, Parts 1 & 2
520, IJ, 56, C, Southerby, 1983
Presents man's progress in the measurement of time, from the earliest observation of the
stars to the theory of relativity.
1.Astronomy 2.Time
Abraham Lincoln
921, P-I, 13, CS, Media Basics,
Picture book of Parin d'Aulaire presented as enhanced video. A boy is born and reared on
the edge of the wilderness and grows up to become President, famous for his wit,
wisdom, and strength of purpose in leading a nation through the Civil War.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Early 1800's 3.Civil War 4.General 5.General
Abraham Lincoln
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1993
Animated video traces the career of our 16th president from the days of the Civil War to
his final trip back to Springfield, Ill. after his assassination. Highlights "Honest Abe's"
emancipation of the slaves. Program contains accurate historical data and character
building values. Accompanied by a resource/activity book.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Values clarification 3.General 4.Black History 5.Civil War
Across five Aprils
800, I-J, 30, CS, Brodart, 1986
The pathos and tragedy of the Civil War are captured in this story about young Jethro
Creighton and his family and neighbors who live in a backwoods Illinois community.
Based on the book by Irene Hunt.
1.Civil War 2.General
Across five Aprils: A time to choose
973.7, I-A, 32, CS, Coronet, 1991
It is April 1861. Nine-year-old Jethro Creighton is the youngest of five children in a
southern Illinois farm family. When the war begins, two brothers join the Union troops,
but one brother, Bill, joins the Confederate side. When their father suffers a stroke,
Jethro, his mother and sister struggle to keep the farm going despite harassment and
intimidation received because of Bill's "betrayal." Based on the book by Irene Hunt.
Across five Aprils: War and hope
973.7, I-A, 30, CS, Coronet, 1992
It is 1863 -- part two of the continuing story of the Creighton family reveals their
personal struggles during the Civil War years. Seen through the eyes of their youngest
son, Jethro, the video re-creates the tragic realities of the war and explores the painful
consequences of supporting unpopular beliefs. Based on the novel by Irene Hunt.
Adaptation to ocean environment
570, I-S, 11, CS, BFA, 1971
Animals and plants live in very different environments beneath the ocean. This film
explores the adaptations that are found in animals that live in the open ocean, on the
sandy ocean floor, and on the rocky reefs.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Animals - Marine
Addition with mixed numerals
510, I-A, 9, CS, Aims, 1974
Big John, the coal miner, has to learn to add the amounts of coal in partially filled coal
cars at the end of each day.
1.General 2.Arithmetic
Adventures in Asia
590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Hop on a magic carpet ride with Spin and meet pandas, manta rays and more.
1.Asia 2.Animals - General 3.Really Wild Animals
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
800, I-J, 89, BW, Guidance, 1939
Mark Twain's immortal classic about a boy who runs away down the Mississippi on a raft
accompanied by a runaway slave. Mickey Rooney stars in this 1939 adaptation.
1.General
Adventures of J.Thaddeus Toad
800, I-J, 25, CS, Disney, 1981
The madcap Mr. Toad drives his friends to distraction in this whimsical Disney
adaptation of one of the most endearing of children's classics, The Wind in the Willows.
1.General
Adventures of Milo and Otis
800, K-J, 76, CS, Upbeat, 1989
Milo, a kitten, and Otis, a puppy, start life together on a farm and spend their days
exploring the barnyard and the surrounding countryside. When Milo is swept down a
river, Otis takes off for the rescue, thus beginning a series of adventures in this film that
took 4 years to make.
1.General
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The blue carbuncle
800, J-S, 52, CS, Perma-Bound, 1986
Holmes finds a priceless stone in the neck of a Christmas goose and must somehow trace
its path--from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar to a goose from Tottenham
Court-- to discover the name of the thief. A man's life hangs in the balance as Holmes
and Watson delve into the slums of London to discover the secret.
1.General
Adventures of Sherlock Homes: The speckled band
800, J-A, 52, CS, Perma-Bound, 1985
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to an eccentric's country estate in Surrey--and
discover a madly cunning doctor, a woman dead from no discernable cause, and her
sister, terrified that she'll be next, but the chief mystery lies in the bizarre murder
weapon--a weapon that kills without a trace and comes when it is called...the speckled
band.
1.General
Adventures of Taxi Dog
800, P-I, CS, Storytime, 1994
Maxi, a homeless mutt, has fended for himself in the city until one day he meets taxi
driver Jim who invites him to come home and live with him. Maxi can hardly believe his
good luck, and from that point on, he and Jim share their adventures.
1.General
Adventures of Taxi Dog
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1993
Follows a day in the life of a dog befriended by a New York City "cabbie." Grab a seat
next to host LeVar Burton as he gets behind the wheel of a New York taxi and laugh as
you watch the many unusual ways people "hail" taxi cabs.
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
800, 93, C, Merit AV, 1939
Story of a mischief-making bad boy with a fondness for good-natured trouble.
1.General
Advertising: Information, Persuasion, or Deception
330, J-S, 11, CS, Altschul, 1988
Designed to help the audience understand various advertising appeals, and distinguish
between the manipulating and informational uses of advertising. A light humorous
critical approach.
1.Economics, General 2.Credit/Money/Banking 3.BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Aesop's Fables
398.2, P, 13, CS, Rainbow, 1996
After a brief explanation of fables, this program presents four of Aesop's best known
tales: The Grasshopper and the Ants. The Tortoise and the Hare. The Boy Who Cried
Wolf. The Horse's Mistake.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.READING RAINBOW
Africa
960, I-S, 27, C, Nat. Geog., 1991
Examine Africa's physical geography and the impact of landscapes, people, and climates
interacting. The only continent found in all four hemispheres, Africa's regions vary from
tropical rain forests to savannas to deserts and mountains.
1.Africa
Africa: Continent of Contrasts
008558 960, J, 35, EVN,
The vast African continent contains a variety of physical regions and the cultural
diversity such conditions create. Take a trip around the continent & sample its cultures,
diverse histories, landscapes, and the wildlife of Africa. Live action. *One part has
women bare chested.
1.Africa 2.Africa 3.Black History 4.Animals - General
Africa: History and Culture
960, I-J, 21, CS, ClearVue,
Explores the possible origins of the human race and the settlement patterns and lifestyles
of Early African people. Traces the development of colonial empires and their effect on
native people and profiles the new independent countries which replaced the colonies.
1.Africa 2.Africa
Africa: Land and People
Video examines in detail the four major geographical regions and its people. Presents an
overview of Africa's political, geographical, and cultural diversity.
1.Africa 2.Africa
Africa - Parts 1 & 2
J, 96, EVN,
Video explores the histories & traditions of Africa and look at the agricultures and
urbanization which will decide the continent's fate. Six programs on 3 videos.
1.Africa 2.Africa
J, 96, EVN,
Video explores the histories & traditions of Africa. Six programs on 3 tapes.
1.Africa 2.Africa
J, 96, EVN,
Video explores the histories & traditions of Africa. Six programs on 3 tapes.
1.Africa 2.Africa
African and African-American folktales
P-J, 20, C, National Geog., 1993
Three animated tales with brief commentary help students understand each tale's
historical, social, and literary importance. Includes "How Anansi obtained the Sky God's
stories,""Talk" from West Africa, and a culturally significant African-American Br'r
Rabbit tale, "Doc Rabbit and Br'r Fox build a house."
1.Africa 2.Folklore
Against the Tide: Debating the Constitution
973.4, I-J, 16, CS, New Dimensions, 1998
For two years Americans debated whether to ratify the new U.S. Constitution. This
dramatic re-enactment looks at how the debate was intensely played out in one county in
North Carolina.
1.Constitution 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts 3.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 4.Colonial period
Age of discovery: Eng., French & Dutch explorations (Rev.)
973.1, IJ, 12, C, Coronet, 1979
Presents the dream of the Northwest Passage to the Orient, and the other reasons behind
the explorations of Cabot, Verrazano, Cartier, Hudson, Drake, and Raleigh. The routes
followed and the effects of the expeditions to North America are analyzed.
1.Discovery and exploration
Age of discovery: Spanish and Portuguese Explorations (Rev. ed.)
973.1, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1979
Artwork and map animation help illustrate the voyages of Prince Henry the Navigator,
Diaz, Columbus, Vasco do Gama, Magellan, Ponce de Leon, Balboa, Cortes, and Pizarro.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Discovery and Exploration
Ago! Amee! (Attention! I'm Listening!)
K-4, 24, Sunburst, 1997
This video invites children to see Africa through a different window - through the eyes of
other children. This program is designed to help students gain a better understanding of
Africa and Africans.
1.Africa 2.Africa 3.Folklore 4.Community Life
Air: A first film (2nd ed.)
550, I, 15, C, BFA, 1990
Explains the reasons why air is necessary to all life on earth, and the ways we use it to
our advantage. It also shows how moving air causes weather changes, and provides
experiments about the weight of air.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Earth Science - General 3.Meteorology
Air pollution: A first film (Rev. ed.)
550, P-J, 12, CS, BFA, 1984
Only a small amount of waste added to the air by human industry can cause considerable
pollution. In recent years, new forms of pollution such as acid rain have become evident.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Pollution
Airports
380.5, I-J, 26, CS, New Dimensions, 1998
Video reveals the complex details in planning and constructing an airport to provide all
the services the public takes for granted. Numerous tasks must be accomplished at
appropriate times for an airport to function. Viewer gets a behind-the-scene of future
plans.
1.Transportation
Aladdin (Disney)
800, P-A, 90, CS, Disney, 1993
Set in the mythical city of Agrabah, the story follows a street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and
his pet monkey, Abu. Aladdin falls in love with Princess Jasmine--despite a law that says
she can only wed a royal suitor. A wish-giving Genie turns him into a Prince, but he has
to win Jasmine's heart by learning to be himself. Closed captioned.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Closed Captioned
Alaska and Hawaii
917.3, I-J, 26, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
Visit the highest mountain peak, the most active volcanoes, and the northernmost,
westernmost and southernmost points of the United States. These states are unrivaled in
natural beauty and enriched by the contributions of native populations.
1.Alaska 2.Hawaii
Alaska-The 49th State (3rd Ed.)
I-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1985
Film captures Alaska as a land of rich resources, unrivaled natural beauty, and tough
challenges for its citizens and the nation. Introduces the five Alaskan geographic areas,
their resources and people.
1.Alaska
Albert Einstein: Against the Odds Series
921, I-J, 13, CS, FFH-Films Humani, 1988
Father of the atomic age and modern physics. Einstein's theories turned Newton's Laws
of gravity and motion inside out and changed our concepts of matter, space, energy, and
time.
1.Scientists 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Alcohol, drugs or alternatives
612.6, JS, 26, C, Barr, 1975
Explores alternatives to dependence upon drugs and alcohol with observations from
halfway house residents. Discusses causes of feelings of inadequacy and considers how
this influences actions. Presents techniques used as substitutes for dependence.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 3.General 4.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol- How Much Is Too Much? (2nd ed.)
612.6, JS, 16, C, Filmfair, 1980
Points out that alcohol is the most abused drug in the world. A comprehensive and
objective look at what drinking means and the importance of self-control with a
dangerous substance.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 3.General
Alexander and the car with the missing headlight
800, P-I, 13, CS, Weston, 1966
A motion picture based on drawings made by children in Paris, France, which show the
adventures of Alexander on sea and land as he drives his car around the world.
1.General
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
800, P-I, 14, CS, Aims, 1989
Anyone can have a bad day, but no one wants to have one quite as awful as seven-yearold Alexander's. Whether it's his mother forgetting to pack dessert in his lunch or the
dentist discovering he has a new cavity, nothing goes right for Alexander from sunup to
sundown.
1.General 2.Home and Family 3.Substance abuse catalog
Alexander Baxter
800, P-I, 24, CS, LSB Prod., 1989
Tells about a loveable orphaned cat named Alexander Baxter, who is searching for a new
home and affection. While the cat experiences many adventures, we observe how
friendship is tested when Alexander enters the lives of two girls.
1.General
Alexander Graham Bell
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1995
An animated video of accurate historical data of a man of compassion who taught the
deaf and over came failure to invent the telephone. An inspiring example to never give
up! Accompanied by a resource/activity book.
1.Others 2.Inventions 3.Communications 4.Values clarification 5.Early 1800's
Alexander has a good day
P, 11, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1969
Introduce youngsters to the good health habits that make for a successful, happy day-adequate sleep, cleanliness, good nutrition, play and exercise, rewarding achievements in
class, and healthy relationships.
1.Personal Health
Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday
800, P-I, 14, CS, Aims, 1990
When Alexander's grandparents come to visit, they give him $5.00 That makes
Alexander very happy--and very rich. In the face of sudden riches, Alexander buys a lot
of bubble gum, makes some bets (and loses, even to his mom!), and discovers more ways
to part from his money before deciding he should save. But then there's a snake he must
rent and some treasures at a neighbor's garage sale he must have. By day's end, Alexander
is hoping Grandma and Grandpa will come back soon.
1.Values clarification
Alice Walker
921, I-S, 30, CS, Schlessinger, 1994
Focuses on the Pulitizer Prize winning author of "The Color Purple" and other works.
Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement series.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Closed Captioned 5.Black Americans of
Achievement
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
800, PIJ, 97, C, Guidance Assoc., 1973
A musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic.
1.General
All About Angles
I-J, 18, CS, Allied, 1992
Angles are defined. Special attention is given to what degrees are and how they are used
to measure angles. Learn how to use a protractor and the relevance of angles in our daily
lives.
1.MATHEMATICS
All about birds
590, P, 10, CS, Aims, 1978
Birds are shown nesting, caring for their young, flying, and moving on the ground. Their
feathers and other physical characteristics are examined in fascinating detail. Words are
superimposed to reinforce basic primary reading curriculum.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Birds
All About Earthquakes
K-I, 23, CS, Schlessinger, 2000
While earthquakes can shake the ground underfoot, for the most part they are constantly
rumbling the Earth with a force that's barely detectable. Examine the forces at work that
cause earthquakes and the instruments used to predict and measure them.
1.Earth Science for Children 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Earth Science - General
All About Earth's History
The Earth has gone from a red-hot ball of molten lava to a planet with an environment
capable of sustaining life. Trace its evolution and the organisms that populate it. Look at
the varied layers deep inside the Earth. Discuss the time line of events that has changed
the Earth over millions of years.
All About Electricity
What is electricity and where does it come from? Learn the basics, beginning with the
idea of positive and negative charges. Students will learn about the key ideas of circuits,
conductors and insulators.
1.Physical Science for Children 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
All About Flight
Kids will discover that the flight of an airplane is dependent upon the balance of four
forces: gravity, lift, thrust and drag. Take a ride on a sail boat, see jet engines built for
model planes and discover how helicopters and hot air balloons work.
All About Forces & Gravity
Force, a push or a pull, impacts and shapes everything that happens in the world around
us. Learn about gravity and the work of Sir Isaac Newton. Friction and magnetism are
made easily accessible to kids. Explore the effects of water pressure and the concept of
air pressure.
All About Fossils
Examine how fossils - evidence of things that lived a long time ago - are formed and see
how paleontologists figure out their age.
All About Globes (Discover the World)
3-5, 23, Sunburst, 1998
Links up three classrooms of students to the cabin of a space shuttle, where the first
student in space provides lively, upclose lessons about globes. Shows viewers such
features of the earth as oceans and continents, describes how we divide the earth into
hemispheres. Explains latitude, longitude, and the use of the compass rose.
1.Maps and Globes 2.General
All About Heat
All objects have heat energy; it's just that some have more than others. Discover what
heat energy is and how we use it, as well as how it moves through conduction, convection
and radiation. Learn about melting and boiling points, and how adding or removing heat
affects objects.
1.Energy for Children 2.Energy and Matter 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
All About Land Formations
Examine towering mountains, sandy deserts, deep canyons and other earthly structures
while learning about the forces that created them. See why moving water is a powerful
force that can change the Earth's surface in a hurry. Visit land formations that were
created by giant glaciers over millions of years.
All About Light
Learn how light travels in waves, as well as how those waves behave, including an
introduction to the three main characteristics of light waves. Discover the connection
between light and color, and learn why we stay cooler when we're out in the sun by
wearing lighter-colored clothes. Use a prism to split white light into the colors of the
rainbow and then combine colored light to create white light!
All About Magnets
Kids will explore what makes something "magnetic" and that while magnets come in
different shapes and sizes, they all have a north and south pole. Discover that opposites
attract and likes repel. Learn about magnetic fields and electromagnets.
All About Maps (Discover the World)
3-5, 20, Sunburst, 1998
Introduces students to maps and their uses. From her vantage point in the space shuttle,
the first student in space, Tracey Jones, explains the many different kinds of maps and
how they help us to locate places around the world. Program familarizes students with
map language, and shows how map symbols make map-reading easier.
All About Motion & Balance
Kids will learn that motion is movement caused by unbalanced forces, while gravity and
friction are introduced as forces that affect motion. Key concepts such as momentum,
equal and opposite reactions, and center of gravity are introduced.
All About Natural Resources
Natural resources such as sunshine, fresh air, animals, minerals and fossil fuels, are all
products of nature that are needed by living things. Discover what makes some natural
resources renewable and others nonrenewable.
All about neighborhoods
330, P, 12, C, Rainbow, 1997
Shows that neighborhoods are where people can meet their needs for food, clothing,
shelter, friendship, love, and care. Discusses how a group of neighborhoods make up a
community. Stresses that neighbors must follow rules and community laws to make it a
good and safe place
1.Community Life 2.Home and School
All About Properties of Matter
All objects are made of matter, and all matter can be described with basic scientific
properties: mass, weight, volume and density. Also learn about the basic forms of matter.
All about reptiles
590, P, 9, CS, Aims, 1978
See the physical features and interesting behavior of reptiles and learn that reptiles are
among the most fascinating of creatures. The unique ways in which reptiles live, move,
and function are illustrated in detail.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Reptiles
All About Rocks & Minerals
Minerals are an important part of everything around us. Discover the characteristics of
minerals and see how different minerals make up different kids of rocks: igneous,
sedimentay and metamorphic.
All About Simple Machines
Introduce kids to the concepts of forces, work and how machines are used to make work
easier. Learn about the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the inclined plane, the screw
and the wedge.
All About Soil
What is soil made of, how does it form and why is it so important? Learn about the
important role that erosion plays, how sand is created and what components are needed to
make the best soils for growing plants.
All About Solids, Liquids & Gases
Students learn that all things are made up of tiny particles called atoms and that the
movement of these particles determines to which form of matter they belong: solids,
which move very little; liquids, which move faster; and gases, which move even faster.
Discover how matter can change when energy is added or taken away. The terms melting
point, freezing point and boiling point are clearly explained.
All About Sound
Learn that sound starts with a vibration and travels in waves. Discover why there is no
sound in space and what creates an echo. Watch dolphins locate objects underwater by
using echoes.
All About Stars
What are stars? How are they formed and how far away are they? Learn why they seem
to move across our sky and how we have used their patterns to form the constellations.
Students will also learn the basic concepts behind the reflecting telescope.
1.Space Science for Children 2.Space Science 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
All About the Conservation of Energy
Children can play as important a role in energy conservation as adults. Students will learn
ways to reduce energy consumption. Kids discover that garbage can be an energy
resource as well as the sun, wind and moving water.
All About the Earth
Learn what makes the third planet from the sun so special. Why is there life here? What
is the Earth made of and how does it fit into the rest of the universe? Children will learn
about Earth's rotation, its seasons and the layers of its atmosphere. Learn how to build a
'biosphere' that teaches how the resources work together to sustain life.
All About the Moon
Why does the Moon appear different every night? What does the Moon look like up close
and what is it like to walk on it? Could we live there someday? Students will learn about
the different phases of the Moon and why there are so many craters on the Moon, but not
on Earth.
All About the Planets
Take a tour of the nine planets of our solar system, learning vital statistics about each size, distance from the Sun, temperature and why some are rocky and solid while others
are made entirely of gases. Learn about key terms such as rotation, revolution and orbit.
All About the Sun
This will give children a broad understanding of this nearby star that is the center of our
solar system - and why it's so important to us on Earth! Discover how the Sun provides us
with life-giving light and heat, how it's responsible for our seasons and weather and why
it's the primary source of energy on Earth.
All About the Transfer of Energy
Without the movement of energy, nothing would ever get accomplished. Kids will learn
about potential and kinetic energy and how energy transfers between these two states.
All About the Uses of Energy
Imagine what life was like before electricity, how different life would be without it, and
how it has transformed the lives of people around the world. Learn about creating
electricity by using wind, water and nuclear energy, as well as alternative resources such
as solar energy.
All About the Water Cycle
Even though nearly three-fourths of the world's surface is covered by water, only a very
small portion of it is fresh water. That supply will not be used up due to the Earth's water
recycling process. Learn about the process' three stages: evaporation, condensation and
precipitation.
1.Earth Science for Children 2.Earth Science - General 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
All About Volcanoes
Besides being visually dazzling, volcanoes also play a very important role in the creation
of land formations around the world. Examine the anatomy of a volcano while learning
about the three major types: shield, cinder cone and composite volcanoes.
All About Waves
Kids will learn about waves they may not be familiar with: sound, light, heat and
electricity are all forms of energy that travel in waves. Discover the way waves move and
their characteristics: wavelength, amplitude and frequency.
All About Weathering & Erosion
Wind, rain, temperature and the activity of living things continually shape the visible
landscape. Examine the different forms of physical and chemical weathering that affect
the Earth, while touching on both the problems and benefits that erosion has on the
people who inhabit the land.
All summer in a day
800, J, 29, CS, Prentice-Hall, 1989
Based on the story by Ray Bradbury. Tells the story of some children who live on a
planet where the sun shines for just a few minutes once every nine years. Margot, a
wistful child who yearns for her sunny past on earth, pays dearly for her sensitivity when,
as a victim of teasing, she is locked in a closet during the suns's rare appearance. Reveals
the destructive nature of thoughtlessness and cruelty, and emphasizes the importance of
forgiveness.
1.General
Alphabet dragon
400, P, 16, CS, BFA, 1979
Released from an evil spell by a poor farmer, the Alphabet Dragon rewards the farmer
with a wish for every letter of the alphabet. Each letter appears in the context of a word
when the couple names their wish and ends with a review of the alphabet.
1.Alphabet 2.General 3.Alphabetizing
Always My Dad
300, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #121, 1997
Explores a delicate family issue in a positive way. In the book, a girl, whose parents
divorce misses seeing her father and treasures the time they have together. LeVar shares
how he grew up in a single parent family. Viewers meet a one parent family and see how
the children and father manage schedules and responsibilities.
1.Home and Family 2.GUIDANCE 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Amazing ants
590, P-I, 11, CS, Cor, 1983
Ants--10,000 different kinds--scurry about, feeding and avoiding danger in a world too
tiny and concealed for us to normally observe. But with incredibly revealing close-up
photography, we catch glimpses of their remarkable activities.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Animals - General
Amazing bone, The
800, P, 11, C, Weston Woods, 1985
Pearl couldn't be a nicer pig. Touched by spring, she dawdles in the dandelions and
happens upon a talking bone that used to belong to a witch, but much prefers "someone
young and lively" like Pearl. On the way home, bone manages to scare off a band of
muggers, but does not fare as well with a debonair fox who carries them home for his
dinner.
1.General
Amazing Grace
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
Amazing Grace is a little girl who wants to be Peter Pan and refuses to let narrow
thinking stand in her way. Written by Mary Hoffman, this inspiring story takes us on a
journey where we meet other amazing women who have reached beyond stereotypes to
pursue their dreams.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Life Decisions 4.READING RAINBOW
Amazing North America
590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Meet a variety of animals with Spin from the North American continent, such as polar
bears, snakes and alligators.
1.Animals - General 2.General 3.Really Wild Animals
Amazing planet: Explosive Earth
550, P-J, 52, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Hapless alien crew explores earth from a whole new perspective. Discover fiery
volcanoes, bubbling geysers, huge fault lines, and deep-sea vents.
1.Earth Science - General
Amazon trail - MECC Training Video
918, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Join a jaguar on a journey by canoe from the mouth of the Amazon to its head waters in
the Andes. Mission? To travel up the river--and back in time--in search of a tropical cure
that can save the ancient Incas from maleria. MECC training video (MAC).
1.South America 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.Computers/technology
Amelia Earhart
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about one of the most famous female aviators in history and the first to fly the
Atlantic Ocean solo. Part of the American Women of Achievement series.
1.Others 2.General
Amelia Earhart
921, I-S, 13, CS, FFTH, 1988
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, became a symbol
of courage and adventure. She set aviation records in an age when women were expected
to stay in the kitchen; her disappearance during a Pacific Ocean flight ended a brilliant
and spectacular career.
1.Others 2.Closed Captioned
American Parade - 2nd Revolution
973.8, J-S, 28, CS, BFA, 1978
Uses both animation and live action to illustrate the origins and development of the
Industrial Revolution in the United States.
1.Industrial Revolution 2.Early 1800's
American treasure: A Smithsonian journey
973, I-J, 90, C, Guidance Assoc., 1985
A tribute to America in the form of a tour through the Smithsonian Institution reveals a
diverse treasure trove of our history and culture.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.Washington, D.C.
Schoolhouse Rock: America Rock
I-J, 30, CS, Teacher's, 1995
Memorable songs help students of every age retain facts on the Revolution, Preamble,
separation of powers, bills, laws, suffrage, and more!
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 2.Music - General
America the Beautiful
This Reader's Digest video provides a sweeping panorama of the rivers, mountains,
beaches, and plains of our vast country. Listen to the music that says "America the
Beautiful" in so many different ways.
1.Music - General 2.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
American bald eagle
590, I-S, 16, CS, Coronet, 1971
This portrayal of America's majestic national bird shows its characteristics, life cycle,
habitat, nesting, and feeding habits. Shows the need for conservation efforts to save the
bald eagle from extinction by hunters, pesticides, and destroyed habitats.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Birds
American Constitution: Blueprint for freedom
350, I, 20, CS, HBJ, 1991
The American constitution is a living document resulting from a constitutional
convention of delegates from the original colonies in May 1787. Three fundamental
principles are upheld by the constitution: Separation of powers, federalism, and the
system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.
1.Constitution
American Constitution: The road from Runnymede
I-A, 57, C, AIMS, 1992
Examines the English roots of the U.S. Constitution, explaining how the fundamental
principles of "rule of law" and "limited government" have been translated into the
American system. Re-creations cover 600 years from the Magna Carta in 1215 to the
Philadelphia Convention of 1787.
1.Constitution
American cowboy
973.8, IJ, 30, C, Kodak, 1985
Exploring America with a look at the lifestyle of the cowboy, then and now. Plenty of
hard work, long hours, cattle drives, and an occasional rodeo to test rawhide wrangling
skills.
1.Frontier and westward expansion
American cowboy
973.8, I-J, 16, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1979
Recreates the life of the American cowboy and shows his importance in the development
of the cattle industry and as a pioneer on the American frontier.
1.Western States 2.Frontier and westward expansion
Amer. Enterprise-Government
973, JS, 28, C, Video Out., 1984
Explores the role--past and present--of our largest employer, spender, borrower and
lender...the federal government.
1.General
Amer. Enterprise-Innovation...
973, JS, 28, C, Video Out., 1984
"Innovation" - looks at the people who dreamed up the crazy invention everybody
laughed at...then bought. "Organization" - Stresses the role played by the people who
molded our economy, our markets--and our standard of living.
1.General
American Enterprise-Land & People
973, JS, 28, C, Video out., 1984
"Land" - Looks at the vast stretch of fertile real estate that made us prosper...in fact,
goaded us into prosperity. "People" - Studies the individuals behind our system...the risk
takers who wouldn't take no for an answer.
1.General
American heroes
800, P, 39, C, Disney, 1986
PECOS BILL, the story of the "worlds greatest bucaroo," is narrated by Roy Rogers. In
PAUL BUNYAN, Paul and his blue ox, Babe, head west carving out America's natural
wonders along the way.
1.General 2.Folklore
American Indian after the white man
970.1, P-A, 27, CS, Handel, 1972
Follows the history of the American Indian from the Viking explorations to the
settlement of the North American continent. Depicts notable Indian leaders of the past
and the problems that Indians face in the 20th century.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.Discovery and exploration
American Indian before the white man
970.1, C, Handel, 1972
Presents a comprehensive study of the American Indian from the early migration routes
to the development of the main tribes of North America, giving an overview of the life
and customs of these Indian people.
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans)
American Indians: Yesterday and today
970.1, K-J, 19, CS, AGC, 1982
Three distinctly different North American tribes - Shoshone-Paiute of the West, Northern
Cheyenne of the mid-West, and the Seneca of the East - tell how they survived in the
early days and what their lives are like today. Learn how they adapted to their
environment, their technology, economy, folkloric history, religion, and social structure.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America
American Revolution: Cause of liberty
973.2, J-S, 24, CS, LCA, 1972
Based on actual correspondence between John Laurens and his father, Henry, who was
President of the First Continental Congress. As a patriotic young American student
studying law in London in the 1770's, John agonizes over events and finally decides to
return to his own country to join the struggle for freedom. Sequel: Impossible War.
1.Colonial period 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.Bilingual Education
American Revolution: Cause of liberty
973.2, J-S, 24, CS, LCOA, 1972
Based on actual correspondence between John Laurens and his father, Henry, who was
President of the First Continental Congress. As a patriotic young American student
studying law in London in the 1770's, John agonizes over events and finally decides to
return to his own country to join the struggle for freedom. Sequel: Impossible War.
1.Colonial period 2.Revolutionary period - 1800
American Revolution: The Impossible War
973.2, J-S, 25, CS, LCA, 1972
In this sequel to "The Cause of Liberty" John joins the Revolutionary Army while his
father struggles on the political front. John fights at Germantown, experiences the
discouragement of Valley Forge, and obtains French support for the Colonists. But he is
tragically killed in an ambush.
1.Colonial period 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.Bilingual Education
American Revolution: The impossible war
973.2, J-S, 25, CS, LCOA, 1972
In this sequel to "The Cause of Liberty" John joins the Revolutionary Army while his
father struggles on the political front. John fights at Germantown, experiences the
discouragement of Valley Forge, and obtains French support for the Colonists. But he is
tragically killed in an ambush after the victory at Yorktown.
American tail, An
800, PI, 81, C, Guidance Assoc., 1986
Follows the humorous and dramatic adventures of Fievel, a little boy mouse who
journeys from Russia to America with his family, late in the 19th century, to seek a new
life free of cat persecution.
1.General
American tall tale heroes
390, PI, 15, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1974
Animation brings to life the adventures of four of America's greatest legendary heroes:
the sailor, Stormalong; the lumberjack, Paul Bunyan; the steel driver, John Henry; and
the cowboy, Pecos Bill.
An American Village 1840: American Scrapbook #6
008537 973.5, J, 15, GPN, 1976
Video presents a living model of American home and village life a century or more ago.
Several events are shown: feeding the harvested corn to the hogs, gathering plants for
dyes for the yarn women spin, apple butter making, sheep shearing time, etc.
1.Middle Atlantic States 2.General 3.General 4.Early 1800's 5.Documents/buildings/artifacts 6.American
Scrapbook
America's great Indian nations
970.1, Questar, 1995
Paintings, reenactments, historic photographs, and music illustrate life in six of the most
powerful, feared and honored tribes throughout American history - Iroquois, Seminole,
Shawnee (Chief Tecumseh), Navajo (Chief Manuelito), Cheyenne, and the Sioux.
America's heroes: Abraham Lincoln
921, PI, 11, C, Coronet, 1969
Uses scenes of streets, stores, businesses, schools, parks, towns, cities, and historic sites
to explain that Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the great men of America.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.General 3.Civil War
America's heroes: George Washington
921, PI, 11, C, Coronet, 1969
Shows cities, streets, parks, schools, paintings, statues, postage stamps, money, and
historic sites to explain that George Washington is revered as one of the great men of
America.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.General 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
America's Multicultural Heritage
008568 917.3, J, 26, EVN,
America referred to as a melting pot of cultures. This timely program examines the
different influences of each culture. Live action.
1.General 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.HISTORY - U.S.
America's story: Abraham Lincoln (2nd ed.)
921, K-P, 13, CS, Coronet, 1989
Why is Abraham Lincoln so important in our history? All- American puppet U. S. Eagle
helps young viewers find out as he travels back into the past.
1.Presidents and the U.S.
America's story: George Washington (2nd ed.)
921, K-P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
Who was first in war and first in peace? Friendly puppet U. S. Eagle tells viewers in this
lively overview.
1.Presidents and the U.S.
America's Transcontinental Railroad: America's Way West
973.6, J-S, 26, CS, ClearVue,
Explain's how America's first trans-continental railroad was conceived and those
responsible for the construction.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Transportation
Amos Fortune, free man
800, I-J, 45, CS, Media Basics, 1986
Prince At-Mun is captured in Africa, sold at auction for slavery in New England (rather
than the South), learns to read and write, and is freed as Amos Fortune. Enhanced
animated illustrations from the Newbery Award-winning book by Elizabeth Yates.
1.General 2.Black History 3.General 4.Discrimination and Prejudice
Amphibian
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Leap into the world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the
variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in this family.
1.Animals - Amphibians 2.Eyewitness
Amphibians
590, P-I, 10, CS, Aims, 1978
Music, artwork, and lively nature photography create a vivid definition and illustration of
the characteristics of amphibians and their related behaviors. Children will see how
amphibians live the first part of their life in water, the second on land.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Amphibians
Amphibians (Rev.)
590, I-S, 14, CS, Cor, 1985
Glimpse the hidden lives of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Investigate their physiology,
habitats, feeding, and mating habits as well as their defenses and follow the remarkable
process of metamorphosis which changes their way of life so dramatically.
1.Animals - Amphibians 2.Animals - General
Anansi and the talking melon
800, P-I, 11, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Unknown to Elephant, the "talking" melon he's grown actually owes its voice to Anansi
the Spider, who is trapped inside after eating too much. Shows how Anansi, a trickster,
tries to get by in the world by not working but by tricking and taking advantage of others.
Ancient Aztec Indians Of No. America
918, I-J, 8, CS, EBEC, 1972
Describes the Aztec invasion of Mexico--the Aztecs' attempt to create the last great
Indian civilization. Viewers learn that the unique city of islands, Tenochtitlan (now
Mexico City), was developed for farming.
1.Central America 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Ancient Egypt (Rev. ed.)
930, I-S, 11, CS, Coronet, 1976
The great Sphinx, the Temple at Karnak, and other treasures of the Valley of the Nile
evoke memories of a great civilization. The achievements of the ancient Egyptians in
agriculture and community living, discoveries in the arts and sciences, and development
of religion influenced many other civilizations, including our own.
1.Egypt 2.Ancient History 3.Egypt
Ancient Egyptian civilization
930, I-A, 21, CS, Aims, 1993
Analyzes Egyptian artifacts and current living conditions to show how Egyptians lived
and thought thousands of years ago and how much of that lifestyle remains unchanged
today. Students learn the significant role that water plays in supporting a civilization by
seeing how life in Egypt revolves around the Nile River.
1.Ancient History 2.Egypt 3.Egypt
Ancient games
790, I-J, 28, CS, Xerox(ABC), 1972
Presents modern Olympic heroes Bill Toomey and Rafer Johnson competing in the five
events of the Greek pentathlon as they were conducted 2,500 years ago in the original
stadium at Delphi.
1.Ancient History 2.Greece 3.Sports
Ancient Greece (Rev.)
930, I-J, 10, CS, Coronet, 1976
At its peak, ancient Greek civilization surpassed in many ways the older civilizations of
Egypt and Babylonia. Today, there are many reminders of ancient Greek culture's lasting
influence on Western Civilization.
1.Ancient History 2.Greece 3.Greece
Ancient Inca for Children
P-J, 23, CS, Schlessinger, 1998
Through spectacular recreations, beautiful location footage and illustrated maps, students
will discover how ancient peoples lived, ate, dressed and worked. These civilizations
were multifaceted, with unique leaders, systems of government, trade, religion and
culture.
1.Ancient History 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.Lost Civilizations
Ancient Indian cultures of Northern Arizona
970.1, I-S, 30, CS, Finlay-Holiday, 1980
Explores the ancient cultural history and landscapes of five National Monuments in
northern Arizona: Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon, Montezuma Castle and Well,
and Tuzigoot. These sites contain the cultural remains of a prehistoric Indian people
known as the Sinagua, who first settled near what is now Flagstaff nearly 1,500 years
ago.
Ancient Maya for Children
P-J, 23, CS, Schlessinger, 1998
Through spectacular recreations, beautiful location footage and illustrated maps, students
will discover how ancient peoples lived, ate, dressed and worked. These civilizations
were multifaceted, with unique leaders, systems of government, trade, religion and
culture.
1.Ancient History 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.Lost Civilizations
Ancient Mesopotamia (Rev. ed.)
930, I-S, 10, CS, Coronet, 1976
Portrays aspects of the history of the land between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Shows
ruins of great cities and the contributions of earlier people - Sumerians, Semites,
Babylonians, and Assyrians.
1.Ancient History 2.Middle East
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
921, I-J, 30, CS, Weston Woods, 1973
Detailed story of what he did before, during, and after his patriotic adventure (ride).
1.Others 2.General 3.Revolutionary period - 1800 4.Colonial period
Andrew Carnegie: The gospel of wealth
921, J-A, 26, C, LCOA, 1974
Reveals a fascinating portrait of the tycoon-philanthropist and an insightful look at the
power games of big business at the turn of the century.
1.Others 2.1890's - World War I
Andy and the lion
800, P, 10, CS, Weston, 1955
Based on the children's book of the same title by James Daugherty. Tells the story about a
boy who befriends a circus lion and is in turn befriended.
1.General
Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay-Ca Gold
979.4, I-J, 28, CS, Calif.State Lib., 1991
Segments include: Watts Towers, a National Landmark; San Francisco sourdough bread,
which originated during Northern California's gold rush when French immigrants
combined their hearth bread baking skills with a natural wild yeast starter that became
known as "mother dough".
1.California 2.California 3.Documents/buildings/artifacts 4.California's Gold
Anger: handle with care
100, I-J, 13, CS, Lucerne, 1983
Uses dramatic vignettes to show children how to handle their anger.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Home and Family
Angus lost
800, P-I, 11, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1987
Angus is a very curious, clever Scottish terrier, whose curiosity gets him into a number of
close scrapes. No narration.
1.General 2.Animal Stories
Animal architecture
Examines a variety of animal architects, the types of shelter they build for self-protection
and the building materials they use.
1.Animals - General 2.Biology - Evolution
Animal babies
590, K-P, 10, CS, EBEC, 1983
Focuses on the challenges faced by all newborn animals as they learn--with or without
the aid of their parents--to survive in an environment that is often harsh and perilous.
1.Animals - General
Animal babies grow up
590, P, 10, CS, Coronet, 1967
Illustrates how animals are born and what stages they undergo as they develop. Discusses
such things as the extent of care given by the mother and the feeding habits of the young.
1.Animals - General
Animal faces, animal places
590, P-J, 17, C, Rainbow, 1991
Rhyming style lets viewers discover a vast diversity of animals and their habitats.
Includes beluga whales, rhinos, and marmosets.
1.Animals - General
Animal Families
590, K-J, 14, CS, Altschul -AGC-, 1997
Most higher animals have a family structure; however it can vary widely. Whatever its
structure, the family plays a vital role in the success and survival of its young and the
species.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General
Animal Habitats
Illustrates specific adaptations of animals to the varying conditions of life in the ocean,
pond, desert, forest, prairie, and mountain areas called "habitat".
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Biomes 3.Biology - Ecology
Animal Homes: The Antarctic
590, K-I, 13, CS, ClearVue,
Antarctica, where winters are so harsh no animals can survive. When ocean ice melts,
animals nest and raise their young. Penguins and seals featured as typical residents.
1.Animals - General 2.GEOGRAPHY - U.S. 3.Biomes 4.Earth Science - General 5.Animals - Mammals
Animal Imposters
P-I, 60, CS, Teacher's, 1982
They put on purposeful disguises and venture out into nature! Often these masked
phonies are the best survivors.
1.Animals - General 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL
Animal migration
590, I-J, 21, C, Nat. Geog., 1993
Gray whales swim from Arctic waters to Mexico to breed. Mexican free-tailed bats
migrate to certain caves to give birth. Wildebeests search for food and monarch
butterflies search for the milkweed plant to lay their eggs.
1.Animals - General
Animal populations:Nature's checks and balances
590, J-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1983
Scientific studies of animal communities reveal how critical environmental factors-climate, food supply, predators, and disease--determine the continuing existence of all
living things on earth.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Biology - Ecology
Andy and the lion
800, P, 30, CS, E.C.Films, 1989
Includes: Petunia; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; Andy and the Lion.
Animals
Series regarding animals, their habitats, and relations to humans.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
VH6985 ANIMALS EAT IN MANY WAYS
VH6986 ANIMALS HEAR IN MANY WAYS (REV.)
VH6701 ANIMALS IN AUTUMN AND WINTER (2ND ED.)
VH6702 ANIMALS IN SPRING AND SUMMER (2ND ED.)
VH6987 ANIMALS MOVE IN MANY WAYS (REV.)
VH7650 ANIMALS ON THE FARM
VH7651 AT HOME WITH ZOO ANIMALS
VH9999 WORKING WITH ANIMAL
Animals are different and alike
590, K-P, 13, CS, Phoenix, 1990
Live photography highlighting a wide variety of animals in different settings helps
viewers pick out those things which are similar or different in their appearance, eating
habits, movement, and environment.
1.Animals - General
Animals at home in the desert
590, P-I, 23, C, Disney, 1974
Presents the daily existence and challenges that confront a number of desert animals,
including the peccary, the roadrunner, the tarantula, the tortoise, and the chuckwalla.
1.Animals - General
Animals eat in many ways
VH6985 - VIDEO CASSETTE
590, P-J, 10, CS, BFA, 1971
Every animal has feeding habits and physical features that enable it to eat particular kinds
of food. Watching butterflies, hummingbirds, lambs, frogs, and other animals eat
provides the viewer with insights into mechanisms. (Animals)
1.Animals - General
Animals hear in many ways (Rev.)
590, I-S, 12, CS, BFA, 1983
Hearing is an important sense and animals hear in many ways. Sound is produced when
something vibrates. Animals hear when these vibrations produce similar vibrations in
their own bodies. (Animals)
1.Animals - General
Animals in autumn and winter (2nd ed.)
590, P-I, 11, CS, EBEC, 1983
Explores migration, hibernation, food storage, and adaptation. Takes the viewer under the
snow cover to observe small animals at work and reveals the changes many animals
undergo during the fall and winter months of their life cycles. (Animals)
1.Seasons 2.Animals - General
Animals in spring and summer (2nd ed.)
590, P-I, 13, CS, EBEC, 1983
Close-up sequences filmed in the natural wilderness reveal how animals adapt to the
yearly cycles of nature that govern their patterns of mating, breeding, and migrating.
(Animals)
1.Seasons 2.Animals - General
Animals move in many ways (Rev.)
Illustrates a few of the many different ways in which living things move about. Some hop
on two legs, some leap on four legs, some walk on six legs. Some swim and some fly.
Uses close-up photography. (Animals)
1.Animals - General
Animals of Australia
590, P-J, 19, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1979
Shows exotic animals from Australia, including the kangaroo, platypus, lyrebird, koala,
spiny anteater, flying fox, and penguin.
1.Animals - General 2.Australia/New Zealand
Animals of the South American jungle
590, P-A, 26, CS, Disney, 1974
The Amazon river passes through the world's largest tropical rain forest. Here millions of
plant species, an average 80 degree temperature, and 60 to 120 inches of rain create a
gigantic natural hothouse. Unusual mammals, birds, and reptiles abound.
1.South America 2.Animals - General
Animals on the farm
630, K-I, 15, C, Nat. Geog., 1992
Visit family farms for chickens, pigs, and dairy cattle and learn about the animals'
characteristics and their care. See how modern machinery helps farms collect animal
products. (Animals)
1.Animals - Farm
Animated atlas of the world
912, I-A, 9, CS, Disney, 1986
Informs viewers about nature's methods of sculpting the globe and shaping our
environment. Featuring the latest in geological research, the animated Atlas demonstrates
how our entire planet is still molded by the same forces that originally gave shape to the
world.
1.General 2.Maps and Globes
Animation for Kids
740, I-J, 12, CS, Bullfrog Films, 1994
Patrick Jenkins, an animator, and 5 children show how you can animate cartoons using
simple devices made at home. See an optical illusion that is used for animated movies.
1.General 2.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV
Anne of Green Gables - part 1
800, J-A, 98, C, Coronet, 1988
Follows the life drama of Ann Shirley, an endearing orphan, from her struggles as an
adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. Based on the book by Lucy Laud
Montgomery.
1.General
Anne of Green Gables - part 2
800, J-A, 98, C, Coronet, 1988
Continues the story of Anne Shirley.
1.General 2.Australia/New Zealand
Annie and the old one
800, I-S, 15, CS, BFA, 1976
The Old One is the beloved grandmother of a little Navajo girl named Annie. Annie loves
to hear the many stories her grandmother tells, but one day the Old One reveals a sad
truth - when the new rug on the loom is finished she will go to Mother Earth.
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.General
Annie Oakley
921, P-J, 53, CS, Filmic, 1995
Tells the story of "Little Sure Shot," who began her life as Phoebe Moses, and became a
master shot while still a young girl. Later her husband convinces her to change her name
and persuades Buffalo Bill to hire her in his "Wild West Show."
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.1890's - World War I 3.General 4.Folklore 5.Closed Captioned
Anorexia and bulimia
610, J-S, 15, C, Franklin Clay, 1989
Describes the diseases, their effects, and the help that can be provided to the victims.
Through peer recognition of the symptoms and peer help, teenagers with the potential for
severe eating disorder problems can be identified and assisted.
1.General 2.Personal Health
Ant and the dove
390, P-I, 8, CS, Coronet, 1962
Fable of an ant who, despite his size, is able to save the life of his friend, the dove.
Teaches the moral that one good turn deserves another.
Ant and the grasshopper
390, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1967
(An Aesop Fable) This animated fable points out the familiar moral that we can't play all
the time but must work and save for a time of need.
1.Folklore 2.General
Antarctic Antics - A Book of Penguin Poems
K-I, 13, CS, Scholastic, 2000
Antarctic Antics is a delightful collection of poems about the Antarctic, penguins, and
life under the sea. Children will get a first-hand look at the world of penguins, their
behaviors and antics, and be amused at how child-like these fascinating creatures really
are.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Poets and Poetry 3.Animals - Marine
Antarctica
990, I-J, 25, CS, Nat. Geographic, 1991
Visits the world's driest, coldest, windiest, and iciest continent, and introduces many of
the marine animals that live there during the summer.
1.Polar Regions 2.Earth Science - General 3.Animals - Marine 4.Oceanography
Antarctica: Desert of ice, sea of life
990, J-A, 29, CS, MGHT, 1980
Extensive facts on the exploration of Antarctica. Also explores sea life of this area. The
future of Antarctica is discussed. May be shown in 2 sessions due to the density of
information.
1.Polar Regions
Antarctica: The White Lab - Part I
008481 990, I-S, 15, New Dimen. Media, 1998
Video focuses on Antarctica's natural history and how it's environment allows for
important scientific studies. Covers atmospheric research; the continent's glaciation
instrumental in the coming of the Ice Age. See study guide available.
1.Polar Regions 2.Geology 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.Earth Science - General 5.Discovery and
Exploration
Antarctica: The White Lab - Part II
008482 990, I-S, 26, New Dimen Media, 1998
Video covers scientific studies involving Antarctica's food web, sea water densities, the
impact of El Nino on sea currents and wildlife, and the effect of the ozone hole layer on
plant life.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Earth Science - General 3.Polar Regions
Ants
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes ant's body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating, camouflage, symbiosis,
adaptations, and social behavior. Demonstrates how to make a formicarium, allowing
students to observe how ants live, work, and behave daily.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Bug City and Backyard Science
Ants (Rev. ed.)
590, I-J, 11, CS, BFA, 1978
Ants are among the insects most familiar to us. This film shows us, in extreme closeups,
the ant's anatomy and how the ant colony lives. The film provides a visual introduction to
this fascinating animal, motivating students to further study.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Insects 3.Bug City and Backyard Science
Anyone can learn how to draw with Mark Kistler Tape A
740, I-J, 30, CS, Step Ahead Prod., 1985
Developes drawing skills right along with the tape. Mark Kistler teaches the 7 principles
of drawing in 3-D. Students follow along. Parts A & B.
1.Arts and Crafts
Anyone can learn how to draw with Mark Kistler Tape B
740, I-J, 30, CS, Step Ahead Prod., 1985
Developes drawing skills right along with the tape. Mark Kistler teaches the 7 principles
of drawing in 3-D. Students follow along. Parts A & B.
1.Arts and Crafts
Ape
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Journey with a charming chimp as your guide to meet some of the most intelligent,
nimble-fingered, and fascinating characters in the animal kingdom.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Eyewitness
Apes
590, P, 5, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1980
Chimpanzees, gibbons, gorillas, or orangutans are shown leaping from branch to branch,
hunting for food, and building their simple nests.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Zoo
Apes, The
590, P-J, 12, CS, Filmfair, 1976
Apes are fascinating to watch because they are the animals most like humans. This film
gives thoughtful attention to each of the apes: the gibbon, chimpanzee, orangutan, and
gorilla.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - General
Apollo 09 space duet of Spider and Gumdrop
620, I-J, 28, CS, NAVC, 1969
Presents a view of the Apollo 9 astronauts before, during, and after their earth orbital
mission. Concentrates on the launching, rendezvous, docking of the command module
(Gumdrop) and the lunar module (Spider), and the return and recovery of the crew.
1.Space Science
Apollo 10 - Green light for lunar landing
620, I-A, 29, CS, NASA, 1969
Features dramatic highlights of the Apollo 10 mission and traces it from launch
preparations through complex lunar orbital maneuvers and successful return to earth.
Shows the Apollo crew training for man's first landing on the moon.
1.Space Science
Appelemando's Dreams
740, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #105, 1997
Story of a little boy who uses his dreams to create colorful images that heighten the world
for himself and his friends. Expression through art is the emphasis of this program.
Interviews with a wire artist, potters and a sidewalk chalk artist.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Color 3.Senses 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Apple product training video - A
370, P-S, 35, CS, MECC, 1994
Video contains: Number Jumpers, Pet Shop, Rescue in the Outback. MECC training
video. (Apple product training videos)
1.In-Service 2.Computers/technology
Apple product training videos
•
•
007489 APPLE PRODUCT TRAINING VIDEO - A
S0000
Apples
580, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Visit an apple orchard over the seasons from winter pruning to fall harvesting. Learn
about planting apple seeds vs. concept of grafting and budding. View apple cells through
an electron microscope. Enjoy Halloween excitement with this fruit and hear the stories
of pioneers Johnny Appleseed and John McIntosh.
1.General 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.Folklore 4.Biology - Plants 5.Biology - Cells
Aquarium: Classroom Science
590, P-I, 12, CS, BFA, 1967
We can set up an aquarium in our home or classroom to observe plants and animals that
live in water. The film shows that not only fish, but insects, salamanders, and a variety of
other interesting living things can be raised.
1.Biology - General 2.Animals - General
Aquatic Insects
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes aquatic insect's body structure, food habitat, life cycle, mating, camouflage,
symbiosis, adaptations, and social behavior. Demonstates how to make an aqua-scope,
allowing students to observe how water-dwelling insects live and behave daily.
Arab world
956, I-J, 22, CS, Lucerne, 1986
Explores the history and geography, the religion and economics of this vast area. The role
of women, the nomadic Bedouins, relations with Israel...all confirm the struggle between
the Arab's traditional ways and the gradual modernization of this land and their lifestyle.
1.Arabia 2.Africa 3.Middle East
Arches
910, IJSA, 30, C, Kodak, 1985
Experience the rich, geological gifts and photographic challenges of southern Utah's
Arches National Park.
1.Southwestern States 2.National Parks
Arctic & Antarctic
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Explore the life and legends of these harsh polar kingdoms. Journey to the ends of the
earth where climate presents its greatest challenges to survival, and meet the animals that
can.
1.Animals - General 2.Biomes 3.Eyewitness
Art and life of Georgia O'Keefe
740, J-S, 22, CS, Educ. Dimensions, 1986
Shows the excitement of Georgia O'Keefe's art and helps students understand the
expression in her abstraction.
1.General 2.Arts and Letters
Art chest - programs 1-8
740, K-P, 120, CS, S. D. County, 1980
Eight 15-minute programs in primary art. Program 1: Beginning free brush; 2: Drawing
without lines; 3: Beginning designs; 4: Drawing animals; 5: Colored chalk; 6: Sponge
painting; 7: Face decorations; 8: Paper tearing.
1.Arts and Crafts
K-P, 120, CS, S. D., 1980
1.Arts and Crafts
740, K-P, 120, CS, S. D. County, 1980
Eight 15-minute programs in primary art. Program 25: Pipe cleaner people; 26: Paper bag
puppets; 27: Our bunny friends; 28: Corsage for Mom; 29: Egg decorations; 30: Paper
sculpture; 31: T-shirt designs; 32: Summer craft ideas.
1.Arts and Crafts
740, K-P, 120, CS, S. D. County, 1980
Eight 15-minute programs in primary art. Program 9: Like Van Gogh; 10: Stylized
people; 11: Making it with paper strips; 12: Clay bowls; 13: Making your own wrapping
paper; 14: Santa Claus Christmas tree; 15: What's going on at your house; 16: Scrap
printing.
1.Arts and Crafts
Art From Found Materials
740, I-A, 12, CS, BFA, 1971
Many artists use "found materials" with imagination. Both the collage and assemblage
are illustrated in the film. The materials used, their organization, and techniques for
adhering offer endless possibilities for creative forms and images.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.General
Art Start: Sculpture
740, I-J, 20, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1992
Learn the possibilities and limitations of clay by molding, rolling, squeezing, and
stretching it. Each student creates a sculpture of an imaginary creature.
1.Arts and Crafts
Arthur Celebrates the Holidays
800, P-I, 50, CS, Amer. School Pub, 1992
For Arthur, holidays are full of fun, surprises, and lessons on life. Halloween gives
Arthur a scare and a new friend. Thanksgiving proves that friends will come through in
the end. Christmas finds Arthur frantically searching for a present for Santa Claus.
Valentine's Day reveals Arthur's secret admirer. And finally, April Fool's day challenges
Arthur to outsmart the school bully.
1.General 2.General 3.Bilingual Education
Arthur writes a story & Locked in the library
800, K-P, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Arthur Writes a Story - Struggling with a school writing assignment, Arthur decides he
needs to use his imagination. Locked in the Library - Arthur learns how to apologize in
order to get along with others.
1.General 2.Writing 3.Library and Reference Skills
Arthur's lost library book & D.W.'s imaginary friend
800, K-P, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Arthur's Lost Library Book - Escapades start when Arthur can't find the book he checked
out last week. D.W.'s Imaginary Friend - Arthur flips out when D.W. insists on bringing
his imaginary friend to the amusement park.
1.General 2.Library and Reference Skills
Arthur's tooth and Arthur's eyes
610, P, 20, C, Random, 1988
ARTHUR'S TOOTH - Everyone in class has lost a baby tooth, except Arthur. Then the
most surprising thing happens. ARTHUR'S EYES - His friends tease Arthur when he
gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.
1.Physiology - General 2.General
Arts alive - programs 1-8
740, I-J, 80, CS, S.D. County, 1984
Eight 10-minute programs which are designed to help students understand, appreciate,
and respond to the arts. Program 1: Alive with the arts; 2: Elements of visual arts; 3:
Creating visual arts; 4: Elements of dance; 5: Creating dance; 6: Elements of music; 7:
Creating music; 8: Elements of drama.
1.Arts and Crafts
Arts alive - programs 9-13
740, I-J, 50, CS, S.D. County, 1984
Five 10-minute programs which are designed to help students understand, appreciate, and
respond to the arts. Program 9: Creating theatre; 10: Arts and self expression; 11: Arts
and social messages; 12: Arts and technology; 13: Arts and work.
1.Arts and Crafts
As the wind rocks the wagon
973.6, I-J, 52, CS, Aims, 1991
True stories of Americans traveling west on the Oregon Trail are dramatically retold
through the diaries of several pioneer women and the autobiography of a Paiute Indian
woman.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Transportation
Asia - an introduction (Rev.)
915, I-S, 20, CS, BFA, 1981
Explores the unique characteristics of each major region of Asia, allowing students to
compare and contrast the life style, economics, and physical geography. This overview
provides a comprehensive introduction or end-of-unit review of Asia.
1.Asia
Assertive discipline in action
370, A, 23, C, Media Five, 1980
Explains the variety of ways assertive discipline techniques are used to manage
elementary and junior high school discipline problems.
1.In-Service
Assertive discipline in the classroom
370, A, 29, C, Media Five, 1980
Explains the variety of ways assertive discipline techniques are used to manage
elementary and junior high school discipline problems. How to establish a positive
classroom atmosphere.
1.In-Service
At home with zoo animals
590, K-I, 15, C, Nat. Geog., 1992
Learn how good zoos attempt to meet animals' needs by mimicking natural environments.
Watch how zookeepers care for the animals and learn how zoo-bred endangered animals
are reintroduced into the wild. Zoo homes are compared with their natural habitats.
(Animals)
1.Animals - Zoo
Atmosphere in motion (Rev. ed.)
550, I-J, 20, CS, EBEC, 1973
Explains the causes and effects of atmospheric motion. Employs time-lapse photography
in order to make the ordinarily slow movement of clouds readily observable and uses
experiments in order to illustrate and explain other atmospheric phenomena.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Earth Science - General
Atmosphere: On the air
550, I-J, 21, CS, Nat. Geog., 1993
A student-produced radio science show, by interviewing scientists and answering callers'
questions, explore the air that surrounds our planet. Includes the atmosphere's layers and
their functions, wind, clouds, precipitation, how the atmosphere protects the Earth, how it
supports life, and how we can keep it healthy.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Pollution 3.Earth Science - General
Atom: A Closer Look
540, I-S, 30, CS, Disney, 1981
Teaches what nuclear energy is, how it works, and how it can affect our lives. Explores
atomic structure, radioactivity and kinds of radioactive wastes, nuclear fission and atomic
chain electricity, and nuclear waste disposal issues.
1.Atomic and Nuclear Energy 2.Chemistry 3.Energy and Matter
Atom: A Closer Look
540, I-S, 30, CS, Disney, 1981
Teaches what nuclear energy is, how it works, and how it can affect our lives. Explores
atomic structure, radioactivity and kinds of radioactive wastes, nuclear fission and atomic
chain electricity, and nuclear waste disposal issues.
1.Atomic and Nuclear Energy 2.Chemistry 3.Energy and Matter 4.Bilingual Education
Atomic energy: Inside the atom (2nd ed.)
540, I-J, 14, CS, EBEC, 1982
Takes the viewer on a journey through an atom, explaining radioactivity, fission, and
fusion. Simple demonstrations clarify the phenomenon of radioactivity by illustrating the
release of electrons from unstable nuclei.
1.Atomic and Nuclear Energy
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
This video is vocabulary-rich and uses key terminology such as atomic structure,
subatomic particles, nucleus, protons, atomic mass units, and many more. Numerous
colorful and easy-to-understand graphics greatly enhance student understanding of the
key concept involved with learning about atomic structure and the Periodic Table.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Chemistry
Atomic Structure: Mapping an Invisible World
540, J, 22, CS, Film Ideas, Inc., 1996
Dynamic 3-D animation brings to life the invisible world of the atom. Look at the atomic
models of Dalton, Bohr, Rutherford and contemporary physicists. Shows how radioactive
isotopes are used to detect and fight disease, monitor pesticides, and to date fossil
remains.
1.Chemistry 2.Atomic and Nuclear Energy 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Atoms: Video Quiz
J, 30, CS, Teacher's, 2000
Computer graphics and clear explanations reinforce important concepts, including the
nucleus, protons, neutrons, electrons, and much more.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Chemistry 3.Video Quiz
Atoms & Molecules
I-J, 23, CS, Schlessinger, 2000
All substances are made of atoms and molecules. Learn about the three main subatomic
particles - protons, neutrons and electrons - as well as the forces that keep atoms and
molecules together. Discover how atoms bond to form compounds, as well as the kinds of
bonds.
1.Physical Science in Action 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
800, I-S, 110, CS, Upbeat,
Story of a black woman's life (played by Cicely Tyson), from her childhood as a slave in
the South of the 1860's to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.General 4.Discrimination and Prejudice
Autumn in nature
520, P-I, 14, CS, Filmfair, 1979
Explores the season of preparation and anticipation as animals prepare in a variety of
ways for the approaching winter.
1.Seasons 2.Biology - General
Avoiding Litter
K-P, 8, CS, SVE, 1970
Lollipop Dragon "The Me I Can Be" Library. Addresses issues relating to personal
reflection and perserverance. Understanding and accepting one's responsibilities and
appreciating one's role in the larger community.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.General 3.Concept Of Self 4.Community Life
5.Lollipop Dragon's
Away we go: All about transportation
380, P-I, 23, C, Rainbow, 1990
Explores how transportation affects our lives--bringing food from farms and factories and
visiting people and places. Compares transportation in the past to the present and shows
how the development of more advanced forms has made our world smaller.
1.Transportation
Awesome Animal Builders
590, P-I, 45, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Spin shows how various animals build their own homes with the tools that Mother Nature
gave them. Learn about masters of migration, animals on the move like wildebeest and
tundra swans with super senses and stamina.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Birds 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Really Wild Animals
Babar the elephant comes to America
800, P, 23, C, Mass Media, 1971
Babar, the beloved king of elephants, his queen Celeste, and their cousin Arthur are
invited to Hollywood to make a movie. but first they face a series of comic sidetracks.
1.General
Babe
800, P-J, 92, CS, Upbeat, 1995
In the world of Hoggett's farm, every creature has a preordained purpose until the
orphaned piglet Babe arrives and turns everything upside down. Cared for by the
sheepdog, Babe soon thinks he, too, is a dog and Farmer Hoggett is soon entering Babe in
the National Sheepdog Championships.
1.General
Baboons
590, K-I, 7, CS, Phoenix, 1991
Shows baboons spending most of their time on the ground in troops raveling from place
to place looking for food and watching out for leopards and lions. Sometimes they go into
trees for food or napping.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - Zoo 3.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Background Of U.S. Constitution
350, I-S, 20, CS, BFA, 1982
Dramatizes the details and importance of the compromises which make up the
Constitution. A dramatic and significant analysis of the cornerstone of America.
1.Constitution 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Backyard bugs
590, K-I, 15, C, Nat. Geog., 1990
Aided by rap-style narration, viewers will find a variety of bugs right in their own
backyard under rocks, in the grass, and on leaves. Learn to distinguish between insects
and spiders and to identify many neighborhood bugs.
1.Animals - Insects
Bacteria
Bacteria are not just germs - they hold the key to life on the Earth. They were our planet's
first life forms, and they have found ways to survive and thrive in every corner of the
planet. Discover not only the nasty effects of bacteria like staphylococcus, but also the
helpful acts of those bacteria known as decomposers.
1.Simple Organisms in Action 2.LIFE SCIENCE
Balloon safari
960, I-S, 55, CS, Benchmark, 1979
Explores the intricacies of hot air ballooning over the African plains.
1.Africa 2.Recreation
Bambi
800, P-I, 69, CS, Disney, 1950
Story of the newborn fawn "Prince of the Forest" and his friendship with bashful
"Flower" and fun-loving "Thumper" as they discover the wonders of life and the beauty
of nature. Closed captioned.
1.General
Barn Dance!
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
Students travel to the hilltops of Tennessee in search of true bluegrass music and down
home dancing. LeVar gets a lesson in clogging, and kicks up his heels at an authentic
barn dance. From the book "Barn Dance," read by Roy Clark.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Music - General 4.Southern States 5.Frontier and westward expansion
6.READING RAINBOW
Basic drawing: Line, light, shade and texture
Teaches good drawing practice with easy-to-follow instructions that demonstrate simple
techniques first and gradually, through a carefully designed sequence, lead your classes
on to more and more complex ways of drawing and seeing.
1.Arts and Crafts
Basic Properties #3 (Power of Algebra Series)
008587 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
A structural engineer reveals how algebra is used in the formation of the "skeleton" of
towering buildings. Students will learn how the distributive, associative, & commutative
properties of addition & multiplication may be used to simplify algebraic expressions.
1.General 2.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 3.MATHEMATICS 4.CAREER EDUCATION 5.Power of Algebra
Series
Basketry
740, IJ, 16, C, Aims, 1975
Basketry takes a tour around the world and through history to show the varied methods
and purposes of this most ancient art. The two principal techniques, coiling and twining,
are clearly demonstrated. Modern and traditional materials are discussed.
1.Arts and Crafts
Batik
740, IJ, 10, C, Aims, 1972
Shows the history of the Indian and Indonesian art of batik as a prelude for a
demonstration by a leading artist, Nancy Belfer. Unlike painting, the image is actually
dyed into the cloth. Shows techniques for creating traditional and current pieces.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.India and Pakistan 3.Asia
Batiquitos Lagoon
570, I-S, 28, CS, Karnik, 1989
Focuses on the bird life in and around the lagoon located between Encinitas and
Carlsbad, CA. as a wetland biologist describes the basic ecology of shallow wetlands and
points out many of the birds that depend on Batiquitos to feed, nest, and raise their
young.
1.California 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Biology - General 4.Animals - Birds
Bats and how they live
590, I-A, 15, C, Aims, 1992
Close-up, slow motion photography captures a rare and unique view of a variety of
species of bats in their natural environments. Discusses the bat's anatomy, flight
movements, and hunting abilities.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals
Battle of New Orleans
The War of 1812 saw American soldiers fighting the British once again. In this famous
battle, the U.S. prevailed.
1.Early 1800's 2.Colonial period
Be a book buddy: Take good care of your books
100, K-P, 11, CS, Media Inc., 1992
Teaches children how to care for their books and emphasizes that when given proper
care, books can be your friends for life.
1.Values clarification 2.Library and Reference Skills
Be Your Own Traffic Policeman (3rd. ed.)
614.8, P, 11, CS, Aims, 1985
"Be responsible for your own actions" is a lesson every student should learn. Helps
children form safe, considerate attitudes and habits in traffic.
1.Safety - Home and school
Bea and Mr. Jones
P-I, 30, CS, ITV, 1984
Since Beatrice has had it with kindergarten and her father is tired of his job, Beatrice
accepts her father's proposal that they trade places.
1.READING RAINBOW 2.General
Bear
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Insight into the nature and legends that surround this feared animal. From the giant polar
bear to the mighty grizzly, the bear is seen as a symbol of strength and power around the
world - yet still used as a model for a most beloved children's toy.
Bear Called Paddington - Part 1
800, P-I, 17, CS, Filmfair, 1977
The first three chapters of the book are adapted in this film. Paddington is a children's
favorite - a small dark bear wearing a duffle coat and a large hat with a sign around his
neck which reads "Please look after this bear. Thank you."
1.General
Bear Called Paddington - Part 2
800, P-I, 17, CS, Filmfair, 1977
This film adapts chapters 4, 5, and 8 of the book. Paddington turns a store window
display into a bedroom with humorous results; he repaints Mr. Browns art masterpieces
with marmalade and tomato sauce; and he puts on a magic show.
1.General
Bear country
590, P-I, 31, C, Disney, 1956
No animal has excited more human curiosity, laughter, and respect than the American
black bear. The film presents remarkable photographic coverage of this Rocky Mountain
giant and reveals the habits of bears - in hibernation and in rearing their young.
Bear family
590, P-I, 15, C, Disney, 1970
Shows students the life of the bear in its natural habitat in a fascinating study of how a
mother raises her cubs.
Bear who slept through Christmas
800, P, 60, C, Mass Media, 1983
While the rest of the world is getting ready for Christmas, all the bears in "Bearbank" are
getting ready to go to sleep. All, that is, except for Ted E. Bear, who wants to find out
just what Christmas is. Ted learns from Santa Claus himself that Christmas means loving,
sharing, and heartfelt inner joy.
1.General 2.General
Bears
590, K-P, 6, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1981
They're among the biggest and strongest of all the land animals. They don't see or hear
well, but their sense of smell is very good. Bears are playful, but their strength makes
them dangerous. And curious! One bear gets too curious about a skunk and suffers the
consequences.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Zoo 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Bears
590, P, 13, CS, Bullfrog Films, 1990
Basic information about grizzly bears such as what they eat, how they survive, why they
hibernate, and how they raise their cubs. Photographed in Alaska. Narration by a six year
old boy.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Alaska 3.Animals - General
Beauty and the beast
390, P, 19, C, Coronet, 1979
An original musical score and exquisitely made marionettes highlight the film adaptation
of the classic fairy tale.
Beauty and the beast (Disney)
800, P-A, 84, CS, Disney, 1992
The classic fairy tale of the prince who is turned into a hideous beast by an enchantress
and who lives in a bewitched castle. To break the spell, the Beast must win the love of
beautiful, book-loving Belle before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Closed
captioned.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned
In Beaver Valley
590, P-I, 32, C, Disney, 1953
Beaver Valley, almost inaccessible to man, is a wilderness located in the Continental
Divide. Here the inhabitants of the woodlands are all accurately presented against the
background of a superb musical score.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Biology - Ecology
Beavers
Using their sharp front teeth, beavers gnaw tree trunks and branches to get the tender bark
near the tree top. When they've eaten their fill, they use the branches to build their lodges
and dams.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Zoo 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Becoming An Active Citizen (My American Series)
3-6, 17, Sunburst, 1994
Being a good citizen means being an active, caring citizen. Children define who citizens
are and what citizens do in a democratic country.
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 2.General 3.Communications
Bedknobs and broomsticks
800, I-J, 112, C, Disney, 1971
A prim and proper amateur English witch joins up with three Cockney waifs to help save
war-torn Britain from Nazi invaders.
1.General 2.Science Fiction
Bees
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes bee's body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating, camouflage, symbiosis,
adaptations, and social behavior. Shows bees in their egg, larval, and pupal stages - even
shows a newborn hatching. Demonstrates how students can make a bee's nest with plastic
straws.
Bees and How They Live
590, J-S, 15, CS, Aims Multimedia, 1993
Go inside a beehive to observe the complexity of bee society and activities that enable
bees to sustain a colony.
1.Animals - Insects
Bees (Rev. ed.)
590, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1982
Bees are among the most important insects that can be seen in our backyards. This film
shows a colony of bees and explains how such a colony is made up. The film shows the
various classes of adult bees at work.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Animals - General 3.Bug City and Backyard Science
Beetles
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes beetle's body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating, camouflage, symbiosis,
adaptations, and social behavior. Shows the unique role beetles have on our planet recycling agents for decaying matter. Demonstrates how to make a beetle habitat by
setting up a colony of meal worms, allowing students to observe complete
metamorphosis of these insects.
Beetles
590, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1967
Beetles are a common form of insect and are found almost everywhere. They are
distinguished from other insects by hard wing covers which form a protective "shell"
when the beetle's wings are folded. Examples of harmful and helpful beetles are given.
Beginning Reading Research Symposium 1
370, A, 34, C, CCSESA/CISC, 1996
John Shefelbine gives an overview of the Program Advisory, teaching reading
instructional components.
1.In-Service
A, 60, C, CCSESA, 1996
1.In-Service
A, 60, C, CCSESA, 1997
1.In-Service
370, A, 60, C, CCSESA/CISC, 1997
Reid Lyon reviews the progress and promise in reading research funded by the National
Institute on Child Health and Development.
1.In-Service
370, A, 43, C, CCSESA/CISC, 1996
Marilyn Adams speaks on phoneme awareness research and systematic explicit phonics.
1.In-Service
370, A, 32, C, CCSESA/CISC----, 1996
Barbara Boorman communicates on monitoring and evaluating reading achievement.
1.In-Service
370, A, 32, C, CCSESA/CISC, 1996
Louisa Cook-Moats tells about the research on spelling, phonology and reading.
1.In-Service
370, A, 45, C, CCSESA/CISC, 1996
John Shefelbine speaks on beginning reading instruction, stressing phoneme awareness,
systematic explicit phonics, and spelling.
1.In-Service
370, A, 43, C, CCSEA/CISC, 1996
Louisa Cook-Moats verbalizes her views on beginning reading instruction, with emphasis
on phoneme awareness, systematic explicit phonics, and spelling.
1.In-Service
A, 53, C, CCSESA, 1996
1.In-Service
A, 56, C, CCSESA, 1996
1.In-Service
A, 56, C, CCSESA, 1996
1.In-Service
Beginning responsibility: The Broken Bookshop
100, P, 11, CS, Coronet, 1979
Tells the sad story of broken books as they relate their tales of misuse and abuse to
Reuben, the bookbinder. Through these stories the importance of proper care of books is
stressed.
1.Library and Reference Skills 2.Values clarification
Beginning responsibility: Learning to follow instructions (2nd ed.)
100, P-I, 12, CS, Coronet, 1983
Sinbad never did anything right because he never learned to follow instructions. But he
wanted to become a sailor and sailors have to know how. Stimulates children to practice
these skills: how to pay attention, fasten on key words (who, what, when, where, why),
making mental pictures, asking questions, following sequence.
1.General 2.General 3.Values clarification
Beginner's guide to the constellations
520, I-S, 12, CS, EBEC, 1987
To find your way among the stars, you need the help of the constellation Orion the
Hunter. On this journey, use Orion and its stars as reference points to examine, identify,
and enjoy the wonderful star patterns of a northern winter sky. Photographs taken by
powerful telescopes will give you a close-up look at some of the brightest stars.
1.Astronomy
Beginning folk dances
•
•
•
•
•
•
007500 BEGINNING FOLK DANCES - VOL 1
008349 BEGINNING FOLK DANCES - VOL. 3
S0000
Beginning folk dances - Vol 1
790, T, 30, CS, Weikart, 1988
Features demonstrations of 15 beginning folk dances. Each folk dance is divided into
three segments: (1) Includes the title of the dance and music, it's country of origin, and a
brief clip of the dance being performed. (2) The dance is demonstrated using the "Say
and do" process. (3) The dance sequence is performed a minimum of two times.
(Beginning folk dances)
1.Recreation 2.General 3.Music - General
790, T, 30, CS, Weikart, 1988
Beginning Folk Dances - Vol 3
I-J, 40, CS, High Scope Foun, 1988
Fourteen folk dances divided into three segments: 1. Title, it's country of origin, a brief
clip of dance performed, 2."Say and do" process, 3. Dance sequence performed.
1.Music - General
790, T, 30, CS, Weikart, 1988
Beginning Folk Dances - Vol 5
I-J, 40, CS, High Scope Foun, 1996
Sixteen folk dances divided into three segments: 1. Title, it's country of origin, a brief
clip of dance performed, 2. "Say and do" process, 3. Dance sequence performed.
1.Music - General
Beginning Responsibility: Taking Care of Things
100, P-I, 12, CS, Coronet, 1978
Isabel is careless with things she shares, but learns what it is like to get things back which
haven't been taken care of and develops a better sense of responsibility.
1.General 2.General
Being an Explorer
K-3, 30, Sunburst, 1996
Children discuss where they would like to go exploring, what they would bring with them
and imagine who and what they would find. Learn about famous explorers of the past and
present.
Belonging: Getting Along With Others
K-P, 18, CS, SVE, 1990
Part of Lollipop Dragon's "The Me I Can Be" Library. Addresses issues relating to
human interaction. Listening, communicating, cooperating, resolving conflicts, and
putting oneself in another's place.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.General 3.Concept Of Self 4.Lollipop Dragon's
Ben and me
800, P-J, 21, CS, Disney, 1962
Presents the exploits of Amos the impertitent mouse who became Ben Franklin's chief
assistant. Contains a rollicking mouse's view of American history.
1.General 2.Revolutionary period - 1800
Ben Franklin's Colonial Times
008606 973.2, 3, 7, Harcourt Brace, 1999
Students meet an animated Ben Franklin in his print shop in colonial Philadelphia.
Through his newspaper, Ben acquaints students with several aspects of day-to-day life in
the colonies.
1.Community Life 2.Colonial period
Benedict Arnold: Soldier & Traitor
008532 921, I-J, 15, GPN, 1997
A fearless general and a war hero in the Revolutionary War. He was wounded twice, the
second time leaving him with a limp. But he is known as the man who betrayed his
country. His name became synonymous with traitor.
1.Others 2.General 3.Revolutionary period - 1800 4.General 5.Portraits: The Americans
Benefits of insects
590, I-J, 16, CS, Nat. Geog., 1990
Find out how insects help the web of life: help plants grow by aerating and fertilizing
soil, provide food for many birds and other animals, and help provide food for humans
through their roles in the process of pollination.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Insects 3.Biology - Plants
Bengal Tiger
590, IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1964
A unique look at the Bengal tiger filmed by wildlife cinematographer Dieter Plage in the
the forests of India and Nepal.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.India and Pakistan
Benjamin Banneker: Self-taught Astronomer
008531 921, I-J, 15, GPN, 1997
As a free African-American he became a world renowned astronomer & mathematician.
He was an expert surveyor who George Washington charged with mapping out a new
capitol, the future Washington, D.C. Banneker wrote several almanacs filled with charts
& tables.
1.Others 2.General 3.Washington, D.C. 4.Revolutionary period - 1800 5.Astronomy 6.Portraits: The
Americans
Benjamin Franklin
921, P-I, 10, CS, Media Basics, 1987
Picture book of Parin d'Aulaire presented as enhanced video. A boy who is born in
Boston grows up to fame and fortune as a printer, inventor, town planner, and statesman
in the early years of our country.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Scientists 3.General 4.Colonial period 5.Inventions
Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Statesman, Diplomat
008529 921, I-J, 15, GPN, 1997
Franklin, resourceful & imaginative invented a wood stove. Instead of using two pair of
glasses for different distances, he invented bifocals. As a young adult he wrote a best
seller - as an older man he charmed the king of France to support the colonies in the
Revolutionary War.
1.General 2.Others 3.Revolutionary period - 1800 4.Inventions 5.General 6.Portraits: The Americans
Benjamin Franklin, Scientist & Inventor
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1993
This animated video contains accurate historical data of Edison as scientist, inventor,
patriot, and founding father of America. His discovery with a kite would change the
world through his experiments with electricity. A resource/activity book accompanies the
video.
1.Scientists 2.Inventions 3.Electricity and Magnetism 4.Patriotic Symbols 5.BIOGRAPHY
Ben's Trumpet
Ben lives across the street from the Zig Zag Jazz Club. He loves the sound of the music,
especially the trumpet. He pretends to blow an imaginary trumpet until one of the
musicians tells him to "come on over to the club. We'll see what we can do."
1.General 2.Bilingual Education
Berenstain Bears and the coughing catfish
800, P, 15, CS, Walden, 1985
When Papa and the cubs go fishing in Grizzly Lake, they get a short but important lesson
in ecology and water pollution. Closed captioned.
1.General
Berenstain Bears and the trouble with friends
800, P, 15, CS, Walden, 1985
The new girl cub in the neighborhood is the same age as Sister--and just as bossy. In this
story both cubs learn that you can't always have your way if you want to be friends.
1.General
Berenstain Bears and too much birthday
800, P, 15, CS, Walden, 1985
Is there really such a thing as too much birthday? Papa Bear and the cubs discover the
answer in this story that celebrates Sister's sixth birthday.
1.General
Berenstain Bears to the rescue
800, P, 15, CS, Walden, 1985
The trusty Bear Scouts are determined to earn their Rescue Merit Badges. Papa Bear
pitches in to help them, and he does--though not in the way that he intended.
1.General
Bernice bobs her hair
800, J-H, 49, C, Univ. of Ill., 1977
Bernice is the dull country cousin who is the guest of the flirtatious Marjorie. Under
Marjorie's tutelage, Bernice acquires the art of catching the eye of teenage males, and
soon she is outdoing her instructor. She startles a dinner party by announcing that she is
even going to bob her hair. The story ends with a nice little snip.
1.General
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
800, 60, C, TV, 1986
A Christmas story with a really different twist. The horrible Herdman children decide to
join Sunday School and become actors in the Christmas pageant. Very funny and
memorable story which ends with surprises all around.
1.General 2.General
Best Friends
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1987
Two best friends learn how to share a newborn puppy, and LeVar learns this too, when he
meets eight golden retriever puppies. Also learn how some special dogs are "best friends"
for people with handicaps.
Dreams of flight: Beyond the moon
520, I-J, 50, C, Upbeat, 1994
Hear from scientists planning to build the space station Freedom, colonize the moon, and
send a manned mission to Mars. Share in the repair of the Hubble Space Telescope and in
bringing Apollo 13 back to Earth after the crew reports, "Houston, we have a problem."
1.Space Science 2.Astronomy
Beyond the moon (Rev. ed.)
520, I-J, 10, CS, BFA, 1970
An imaginary trip through the solar system introduces the viewer to the planets, asteroids,
and some of the planetary satellites. Important features of each planet are discovered as
the pilot of the spaceship describes a journey that takes 7 years.
1.Astronomy 2.Space Science
BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
800, P-I, 95, C, Upbeat, 1996
From the author of "James and the Giant Peach" and "Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory". Animated adventure about the friendship between an orphan and a 24-foot giant
who brings pleasant dreams to sleeping children.
1.General
Bicycle drivers don't have to have accidents
614.8, I-J, 14, CS, Aims, 1976
Research has shown that 10-14 year-old boys have the greatest percentage of serious
bicycle accidents, i.e., those between bicycles and motor vehicles. This film was created
specifically to meet the learning needs of this age group.
1.Safety - Bicycle
Bicycle rules of the road (2nd. ed.)
614.8, P-I, 16, CS, Aims, 1986
Teaches how to avoid six of the most common violations that lead to bicycle accidents,
and features a bike rodeo to illustrate proper riding techniques. The rodeo is followed by
a question and answer session with a peace officer and rodeo riders.
1.Safety - Bicycle
Bicycle Safety
P, 10, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1994
Information re: Safety on bicycles, as well as on skateboards and in-line skates presented
with song and narration from children.
1.Safety - Bicycle
Bicycles: Drive to survive
614.8, I, 7, C, J. Darin McGraw, 1988
Demonstrates bicycle safety and good riding habits. Produced by Darin McGraw of San
Diego and provided to schools as a part of his Eagle Scout Project.
1.Safety - Bicycle
Big books: practical strategies
370, T, 25, CS, Scholastic, 1990
How to use Scholastic big books for "shared reading."
1.In-Service
Big dipper
612.6, J-S, 19, CS, Indep.Video Ser., 1990
People used to think that smokeless tobacco was a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.
Scientists have now learned that it is not only not safe, it may in fact contribute to the
development of some kinds of cancer and diseases of the mouth.
1.Smoking 2.Life Decisions
Big Green Caterpillar (3rd Ed.)
590, P-I, 11, CS, Stanton, 1994
With the guidance of their science teacher, a boy and girl follow the life cycle of an insect
egg. They watch as a caterpillar hatches, eats, grows, molts, spins a cocoon, and then
emerges as a full-grown moth. The children then release the moth to begin the cycle
again.
Big Red
800, PIJ, 89, C, Disney, 1965
A wealthy sportsman hires a young, backwoods orphan to exercise his champion Irish
setter, Big Red. The bonds of loyalty that spring up between man, boy, and dog lead them
all into a succession of harrowing adventures, climaxing in a life-or-death confrontation
with an unexpected adversary.
Big red barn
630, P-I, 10, CS, Aims, 1973
A farm complete with a wide variety of domesticated animals epitomizes the beauty of
rural living. Margaret Wise Brown's book supplies the inspiration for this film which
encourages the writing of original stories as well as reading.
1.Farm life
Big space shuttle
520, P-J, 45, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Experience what it is really like to work and live in outer space as you blast off with the
astronauts of the Space Shuttle. Visit the launch pad, astronaut training, as well as the
largest radio telescope, and learn what the scientists are learning about our universe.
1.General 2.Space Science
Bill of Rights
350, P-J, 17, CS, Altschull, 1997
Lessons on the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. A close look at the interpretation
of the first, second, and fourth amendments.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT
Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
The Bill of Rights and other amendments created legal guidelines to protect every citizen.
From freedom of speech to voting rights, this outstanding video covers all the important
principles which guide our society. Captivating graphics, intriguing examples, and
thorough explanations make this a superb learning experience.
1.Constitution 2.General
Biomes: An introduction
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
Six major land biomes occupy large geographical areas on the land masses of the earth.
Each biome has its own distinctive community of plants and animals. No one biome is
independent of another; there are no sharp boundaries between them. All undergo change
and the activities of human beings are responsible for some significant changes.
1.Biology - General 2.Biomes
Biomes: Coniferous forest
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
The coniferous forest biome forms a broad belt that lies south of the tundra and extends
through North America, Northern Europe, and Asia. Coniferous forests became
established on lands shaped by glaciers.
Biomes: Desert
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
Hot sands, great sand dunes, camels and distant oases--these are the common images of
deserts. But deserts vary; they may be rocky or sandy, hot or cold, and, at times, they are
brightened by a sudden bloom of wildflowers.
Biomes: Grasslands
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
Grasslands support more large plant-eating animals than any other biome. With not
enough water for a forest and just enough to prevent a desert, grasses become established
here. Ranging the grasslands are herds of large herbivores that migrate with alternating
wet and dry seasons.
Biomes: Temperate deciduous forest
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
Shows how the deciduous nature of different species of trees affects the herb layer
beneath them and the animals which depend on each for food and shelter.
Biomes: Tropical rain forest
570, J-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1989
The optimal environment in which life can succeed, the rain forest is home to an
astonishing number of plant and animal species. Confined today to areas near the
equator--parts of Malaysia, Central America, the Amazon Basin, the Congo Basin, and
some tropical islands--the rain forest is made possible by frequent and heavy rains (more
than 150 inches per year!) and the solar power of the brilliant tropical sunshine.
Biomes: Tundra
570, J-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
With less than five inches of precipitation each year, low temperatures all year long, and
a short growing season, the tundra forms a belt around the north polar regions of the
world and is the home to only a few very hardy species of plants and animals.
Biotechnology
570, J-S, 28, CS, Nat. Geog., 1995
Learn from the scientists themselves as they explain their methods and discuss the moral
and ethical questions surrounding genetics and the business of biotechnology.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - Microbiology 3.Biology - General
Birch canoe builder
620, I-A, 22, CS, Aims, 1974
Shows Bill Hafeman of Big Fork, Minn., as he builds a canoe from birch bark, cedar
planks, and spruce roots. While he talks about the 50 out of 72 years that he has spent in
the woods, old photographs picture the changes and enduring qualities.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.General 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.Indians of North America
Bird
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
From the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety, students can look
close-up at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these feathered creatures
and experience the miracle of flight.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Eyewitness
Birds
590, I-J, 22, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Sergio's classmates want to know what makes a bird a bird. He defines the characteristics
of birds for his fellow students in a multimedia report using artwork, cartoons, close-up
photography, and creative cinematography. Delves into bird's feathers, skeletons, beaks,
feet, eyes, behavior, and habitat.
Birds and their characteristics (Rev.)-Vertebrates series
590, I-S, 14, CS, Cor, 1985
Explores the amazing variety of birds and how they adapt to diverse environments in the
air, on land and in the water. Viewers also see the important connections between the
energy required for flight, high body temperature, and feeding habits.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Animals - General
Birds: How they live, where they live
590, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1967
Describes the features which most birds have in common and points out differences that
make it possible for one kind of bird to live in an area where another kind could not
survive.
Birds that hunt
590, I-J, 11, CS, Coronet, 1975
Shows the characteristics of birds of prey and examines the role they play in the
ecosystem by helping to control rodent populations.
Birth and death of mountains
550, I-S, 13, CS, BFA, 1961
Although mountains appear permanent, they are always changing. Ice, wind, and
especially water are constantly wearing down the rock and carrying the fragments away.
Other new mountains are created by fault action and volcanism.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Geology
Bite of the Black Widow
590, J-A, 20, C, Nat. Geog., 1994
Discover the behavior and characteristics of one of the world's most dangerous spiders
and see how she got her name. Animation traces the path of the venom as it attacks the
nerves and nervous system.
1.Animals - Insects 2.First Aid
Black Beauty
800, I-A, CS, Warner, 1994
One of the world's most beloved animal stories since it was first published in 1877. The
story is told by its hero, a remarkable black horse, whose joyous and heartbreaking life
takes him from idyllic days on a country estate to London's hard, cobblestoned streets.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Closed Captioned
Black beauty
800, I-J, 106, C, Lib. Video, 1971
Joe and Black Beauty are parted, and before their reunion, Beauty passes from owner to
owner as a race horse, circus performer, military steed in India and packhorse for a coal
merchant.
1.General
Black History: Lost, stolen or strayed
301.45, I-A, 60, CS, Instruct. Video, 1967
Examines the manner in which American historians have tended to ignore, downplay, or
improperly document several significant achievements by Black Americans. Gives
evidence of negative media images in newsreels and films such as "Birth of a Nation",
that have conspired to downgrade interest in Black culture and achievements.
1.Black History 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Minority Studies
Black Hole, The
800, IJ, 97, C, Disney, 1979
A spaceship crew and their robot companion are stranded on a ship run by a mad genius
and his army of ruthless robots. As every escape attempt fails, the crew members realize
that their only chance is to travel through the black hole itself.
Black pearl
Ramon discovers the great black pearl which lies in the Baja Peninsula waters said to be
guarded by a giant and fearsome manta ray. Enhanced animated illustrations from the
Newbery Award-winning book by Scott O'Dell.
1.Mexico 2.General 3.Animal Stories
Black Stallion, The
800, PIJ, 118, C, Xerox, 1979
Cast adrift together following a shipwreck, young Alec Ramsey and the wild stallion
share a frightening adventure of survival on a desolate island. After their rescue, Alec and
the stallion join forces with an irascible ex-trainer, and soon find themselves in a match
race with the greatest thoroughbred of the day.
Black widow spider (2nd Ed.)
590, I-S, 11, CS, Stanton, 1977
The complete story from egg through adult. How to recognize and avoid this potentially
dangerous spider, some of its natural enemies, and why the black widow is considered a
useful member of the community of living things.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Insects
Blackberries in the dark
800, I-J, 27, CS, Coronet, 1988
Tells the story of nine-year-old Austin, his grandmother and their personal struggle to
come to terms with the recent death of Austin's grandfather.
1.General
Blossom Trail-Ca Gold
979.4, I-J, 29, CS, CA Sch Lib Assoc, 1992
Shows California's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural heritage. Students focus on traditions
maintained by the Mennonites and Armenians.
1.California 2.California 3.Immigration 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.California's Gold
Boats and ships (3rd. Ed.)
380, P-I, 14, CS, EBEC, 1980
Points out identifying characteristics of boats and ships and explains the jobs and
functions of crew and harbor personnel. Includes a sequence on boat history.
1.Transportation
Bodie-Ca Gold
979.4, P-I, 29, CS, CA Sch Lib Assoc, 1992
Step back in time as Houser explores a remnant of the Old West in the 1870's...a ghost
town of CA's gold mining days. Bodie is considered to be one of the largest and best
preserved authentic ghost towns. Take a walking tour of the town's dilapidated buildings
with a park ranger. Learn Bodie's up-roaring history from a local librarian.
1.California 2.California 3.National Parks 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts 5.Frontier and westward
expansion 6.California's Gold
Body by Nature
I, 52, CS, Teacher's, 1998
Over hundreds of thousands of years, animal bodies adapt to their habitat. Learn how
legs, skin, wings, eyes, and mouths evolve.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General 3.Biology - Evolution
Body's Defenses Against Disease
008545 610, I-J, 24, Inst Med/Rainbow, 1996
This program provides an overview of how viruses and bacteria attack the body and how
the body is equipped to fight disease.
1.General 2.Human body
Bodyscope - MECC Training Video
610, I-J, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Enables students to discover human anatomy by navigating intuitively and naturally
through the human body. Students use illustrations, as well as puzzles, quizzes, activities,
and even a coloring book to learn about the complexity of the human body and how it
works. MECC training video (MAC).
1.Physiology - General 2.Computers/technology
Bodytalk: Sensing, thinking and feeling (Rev.)
610, P, 7, CS, EBEC, 1987
Jumping in response to a sudden clap of thunder, having a new idea, and enjoying the
taste of a sweet apple--all of these activities are controlled by our brains. This Body- talk
episode explores our amazing control center, and illustrates how it directs our sense
organs to help us learn, work, and play.
1.Physiology - General 2.Senses
Booker T. Washington
921, J-S, 30, CS, Schlessinger, 1992
Documents Booker T. Washington's achievements. Explains the important contributions
this Black American made toward education. Shows how the Tuskegee Institutee was
built. Black Americans of Achievement Series.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Black Americans of Achievement
Bored-Nothing to Do!
330, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #64, 1997
Two boys build their own plane out of backyard materials, and actually fly it. LaVar
takes a flight lesson and goes behind the scenes of an airport.
1.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 2.Transportation 3.READING RAINBOW
Born free
800, IJSA, 95, C, Guidance Assoc., 1966
When game warden George Adamson is forced to kill a menacing lion and lioness, he
and his wife Joy adopt their three cubs. Two are sent off to zoos, but the third is kept - a
female they name Elsa - to which they have become particularly attached. When Elsa
becomes a full-grown lioness, the Adamsons realize that she must be set free and taught
to survive on her own. A year later the Adamsons return to the jungle and are surprised
by a very special welcome from their old friend.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Animals - Mammals
Borrequita & the Coyote - RR
008533 390, P, 30, GPN,
Retelling of a Mexican folk tale: A little lamb uses her wits to gain the upper hand and
outsmart a hungry coyote. LaVar explores the sights & sounds of Mexican Americans &
interviews a musical group who invite him to their home for a fiesta.
1.Mexican-Americans 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Folklore 4.Minority Studies
Borrowers, The - Part 1
800, P-A, 110, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Story of a family of little people who live quietly under the floorboards of an English
house and "borrow" whatever they need from the "human beans" upstairs. When they are
finally discovered by the humans, they must flee for the great outdoors and a grand new
adventure. Based on the book by Mary Norton. Closed captioned.
1.General
Borrowers, The - Part 2
800, P-A, 90, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Continued from Part 1
1.General
Boston tea party (Part 1 of Johnny Tremaine)
973.3, I-J, 30, CS, Disney, 1966
Johnny Tremaine and the "Sons of Liberty" supplied the information about British plans
which enabled Paul Revere to alert the Minutemen to take up arms. First half of "Johnny
Tremaine" - second half is VC6954 "Shot Heard Round the World."
1.General 2.Colonial period 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
Boundless seas, Part 1
550, IJ, 25, C, Southerby, 1983
Presents a panoramic, as well as logical and dramatic, view of the formation of our earth
and seas, the history of our lands and water, and their interdependence with today's
society.
1.Oceanography 2.Earth Science - General
Boundless Seas, Part II
550, IJ, 25, C, Southerby, 1983
See part I
Boundless Seas, Parts I And II
550, IJS, 50, C, Southerby, 1983
Presents a panoramic, as well as logical and dramatic, view of the formation of our earth
and seas, the history of our lands and water, and their interdependence with today's
society.
Boy, dog and a frog
800, P-I, 9, CS, Phoenix, 1982
Follows the adventures of a small boy and his dog as they spend a day trying to capture a
playful frog at a nearby pond. Delightful animation. Based on the book by Mercer Mayer.
1.General
Boy to man (2nd rev.) (Spanish)
612.6, I-J, 15, CS, Churchill, 1976
To be used with the Family Life classes only. Deals candidly with the secondary and
primary sexual changes of adolescence in the male. Produced under medical and
psychiatric supervision. Animation.
1.Sensitive and restricted 2.Bilingual Education
Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln (2nd Ed.)
921, K-I, 14, CS, Phoenix, 1978
Story of Abraham Lincoln, from birth to age 22, via a picture-album style that comes
alive as significant events in young Abe's life are animated. Values of a close family,
hard work and sheer grit are stressed.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Civil War 3.General 4.Values clarification
Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln
921, PI, 11, C, Coronet, 1962
Traces the character qualities of honesty, responsibility, knowledge, courage, honor and
perserverence of Lincoln through his boyhood experiences and family contacts.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Civil War 3.General
Boyhood of Thomas Edison
921, P-I, 14, CS, Coronet, 1964
Dramatizes incidents from the boyhood of Edison which illustrate his curiosity,
persistence, ingenuity, and his ability to learn through observation; qualities which were
later to help him change the world.
1.Scientists 2.1890's - World War I
Bradshaw on:The family part 6- The "bad" child
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Focuses on how the dynamics of the family relates to compulsive and addictive behavior.
1.General 2.Home and Family
Bradshaw on:The family part 4- The compulsive family
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 1- The family in crisis
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 9- Health for the family
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 2- The healthy family
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 8- Help for the family illness
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 10- Hope for the family
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 7- The most common family illness
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 5- The persecuted
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bradshaw on:The family part 3- The unhealthy family
658.4, J-A, 60, C, KUHT, 1988
Bread is for Eating
640, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #122, 1997
Feature book explains the process of making bread - from growing the grain to baking it in a song sung in English and Spanish. Bread is a staple in all cultures, and LeVar talks
about how the differences in cultures impact this common food.
1.HOME ECONOMICS 2.Consumer Education 3.Foods and Nutrition 4.READING RAINBOW
Breaking the silence: An introduction to sound
530, I-J, 25, CS, Rainbow, 1988
Demonstrates vibration, frequency, pitch, and volume, and gives experiments to be done
in the home or classroom. Stresses the value of observing the world and actively seeking
the answers to questions arising from their own curiosity.
1.Sound 2.Physics - General
Breath of Life: Our respiratory system
610, I-J, 23, C, Rainbow, 1994
Explains the respiratory system and describes the function of its different parts - lungs,
nose, trachea, bronchi, alveola, larynx, and pharynx. Views the respiratory system
interacting with other body systems.
1.First Aid 2.Physiology - General
Bridge to Terabithia
800, I-J, 32, CS, Brodart, 1986
Jesse Aarons loses a foot race but gains a new friend and an invitation into Terabithia, a
hide-away in the woods. Based on the book by Katherine Paterson.
1.General
Bridge to Terabithia
800, I, 15, CS, San Diego County, 1992
All summer Jesse Aarons has practiced to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. But
when the races start at recess, Leslie Burke, a new girl in this rural Virginia community
wins the title.
1.General 2.Storybound
Bridge to Terabithia (Live)
800, I-J, 58, CS, Wonderworks, 1991
Jesse Aarons, a shy fifth-grader, learns about love when he strikes up a friendship with
the new girl in town. Together, he and Leslie create a fantasy world they call "Terabithia"
in a pine forest near their homes. Here, they share their innermost secrets and dreams.
Jesse's friendship with Leslie changes him forever and enables him to cope with her
unexpected death. Closed captioned.
1.General 2.General 3.Home and Family
Bridges
620, I-S, 22, CS, Kaw, 1988
Provides information about the history of bridge-building, the four basic designs, and the
various uses of bridges. Includes famous bridges and features actual footage of the
collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940.
1.Northwestern States 2.General 3.Inventions
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
800, P-J, 90, CS, Upbeat, 1985
A real life story of the adventures and misadventures of a boy, a lovable old miner, and a
free-spirited wild, shaggy donkey who actually lived in the Grand Canyon. Based on the
award-winning best-seller by Marguerite Henry.
1.General 2.Southwestern States
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain-Aardema
390, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR#4, 1997
Tale from the Nandi people of Kenya. LaVar hosts a day around rainy weather and an
aerial chase of a thunderstorm.
1.Folklore 2.Africa 3.Meteorology 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Buddhism
J-A, 28, CS, AGC, 2000
Shot on location in India, Nepal, Thailand, and Japan, this program explores the history,
development, art and influence of Buddhism in the world.
1.RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Buddhism: The middle way of compassion
200, J-S, 25, CS, United Learning, 1993
In the year 563 B.C., a prince was born in northern India, who was destined to found one
of the world's major religions. Raised to wealth and power, he rejected his birthright to
become a Hindu ascetic and later chose "the middle way" between the pleasures of the
flesh and the extremes of self-denial.
1.Ancient History 2.Asia 3.Religion - General
Buena Vista Lagoon
570, I-S, 28, CS, Karnik, 1992
Explores the ecology of this unique coastal wetland. Beautiful wildlife photography gives
a close-up look at many of the birds that use the lagoon while local naturalists describe its
transition from a salt marsh to a fresh water lake. Lagoon is situated between Carlsbad
and Oceanside, California.
Bugs
590, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1988
Learn where insects live, what they're good for, how they grow and much more. LeVar
visits Insect World at the Cincinnati Zoo for an in-depth look at some of the more
fascinating members of the insect world.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Animals - General 3.Closed Captioned 4.READING RAINBOW
Building Blocks
570, I-J, 15, CS, Altschul - AGC-, 1994
Viewers learn about the food chain of the sea. The deep sea (ocean) is explored using a
submersible vehicle.
1.Oceanography 2.Animals - Marine
Buildings-Ca Gold
Focuses on the spirit of volunteerism and its accomplishments. The video shows three
buildings, each one unique and valued by three different communities.
1.California 2.California 3.Documents/buildings/artifacts 4.Community Life 5.California's Gold
Business of paradigms, The
370, A, 38, CS, Charthouse, 1990
Joel Barker explores how hidden barriers to new ideas limit our ability to successfully
anticipate the future. Provides key insights on how to improve the process of innovation
and change.
1.In-Service
Butterflies & Moths
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating, camouflage, symbiosis,
adaptations, and social behavior. Shows both the butterfly and moth's metamorphosis and
how to tell them apart. Demonstrates building a caterpillar habitat for the monarch in
order to watch them transform into butterflies.
Butterfly & moth
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Discover their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and
learn why these delicate insects have long inspired us.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Eyewitness
Byron B. Blackbear and the scientific method
500, P-I, 15, CS, LCA, 1980
Presents an animated story which shows Dr. Clothears trying to find out how bears know
when to begin to hibernate, forming a hypothesis, and setting out to prove it. Based on
the book "The Ordeal of Byron Blackbear" by Nancy Parker.
1.Animals - General 2.Scientific Method 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Seasons
Caddie Woodlawn
800, P-J, 104, CS, Churchill, 1989
Growing up on the Wisconsin frontier in the 1860's, Caddie would rather go adventuring
with her brothers than learn to cook and sew. She stands up to the school bully, joins her
brothers in playing pranks on their citified cousin Annabelle, and makes friends with the
Indians. When a nasty misunderstanding develops between the Indians and the settlers, its
Caddie's courage and friendship with the Indians that averts a massacre. Based on true
stories the author (Carol Ryrie Brink) heard from her grandmother.
1.General
California Legacy 2000/Fountains of Columbia 1857
008596 979, Cambria Pub, 1999
An interdisciplinary study of Water and the California Gold Rush for grades 4-6.
Teacher-Student Lesson Plan Booklet, Lessons 1-7, Video time 11 min approx each
lesson. Narrator brings to life real historical figures.
1.California 2.California 3.Biology - Ecology
California and the Southwest (2nd ed.)
979.4, J-S, 20, CS, Coronet, 1988
Three hundred years before Americans entered the region, the Spanish brought
civilization, searched for mythical "cities of gold," established a church which quickly
converted the Indians, and opened up trade routes with the United States and Mexico.
1.California 2.California
California drive
979.4, I-A, 28, CS, Chip Taylor, 1985
Scenic tour of California's most beautiful and historic places. Visits Muir Woods, the
Sequoia National Forest, Napa and San Joaquin Valleys, the missions, and Gold Rush
towns.
California Gnatcatcher and its coastal sage scrub habitat
590, I-S, 28, CS, Karnik, 1993
Explores a variety of scrub and chaparral habitats which are being lost to development.
Many of the species who live there are very specialized and have difficulty in adapting to
rapid change. For this reason obligate birds such as the California Gnatcatcher are facing
extinction.
Life in a Calfornia Mission 1790
979.4, IJ, 14, C, Aims, 1976
The life of Spanish missionaries and of the Indians they controlled in the California
missions in the late 18th Century is shown through scenes and objects photgraphed in an
authentic mission at Monterey.
1.California 2.California 3.Had You Lived Then
California (short version)
979.4, I-S, 12, CS, Aims, 1973
Provides an overview of the history, geography, spirit, and traditions of California.
Examines mountains, desert, and coastlines before surveying the major California cities.
Visits a mission and a ghost town.
1.California 2.California 3.Western States
California's Challenge
979.4, I-J, 15, CS, Alameda Dist., 1980
California is seen from many angles in this contemporary look at the most populous state
in the U. S. Landscape, economy, and people are presented.
California's Heritage
979.4, I-J, 16, CS, Alameda, 1980
History of the people who built California from 17,000 years ago with ancestors of
California Indians arriving by crossing ice or "the bridge", the discovery of San Diego
Bay in 1542, the expansion of missions, the gold rush and statehood, irrigation and
agriculture, transportation and communication growth, industry, and people learning to
live in harmony with each other and our natural environment.
1.California 2.California 3.Discovery and exploration 4.Immigration 5.Transportation 6.Communications
California's heritage: The missions
979.4, I-A, 10, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
Tells how California's missions represent a Spanish and Native American cross-cultural
heritage that exists even today.
Call it courage
800, I-J, 24, CS, Disney, 1981
Branded a coward by his fellow islanders, a South Seas youth attempts to overcome his
fear of the sea by sailing beyond the security of his island's barrier reef. Based on
Newbery Award book by Armstrong Perry.
1.General 2.Pacific Islands 3.General
Call it Courage
800, I-J, 15, CS, San Diego County, 1992
By Armstrong Sperry. Mafatu has to prove his courage to himself and to the others, or he
can no longer live among his people.
Call of the wild
800, JSA, 105, C, Xerox, 1984
Jack London's classic story of Buck, a gentle dog stolen from his comfortable home and
sold into a strange, harsh land where only the strong shall survive. Buck's fate is to
experience the savage life of a Yukon sled dog in the days of the great gold rush.
TEACHER PREVIEW SUGGESTED - language and situations presented should be
assessed as appropriate to your class.
Canada Geography - MECC Training Video
917.1, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Gives students a comprehensive view of Canada's history, cultures, economy, political
structure, and demographic and geographic features. MECC training video (MAC).
1.Canada 2.Maps and Globes 3.North America
Canal Era the Erie Canal
I-S, 22, CS, 100% Educational, 1992
Canals were the interstate highways of the first half of the 19th Century with over 4,000
miles being constructed. Canals were essential for westware expansion as they allowed
for cheap transportation of farm goods to population centers in the east and finished
manufactured goods to the farmers in the west. The Pennsylvania Canal that featured a
series of inclined planes is the most ingenious of the canals.
1.General 2.Transportation 3.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Candleshoe
800, I-J, 94, C, Disney, 1978
An orphaned tomboy from Los Angeles travels to England to pass herself off as the longlost granddaughter of Lady St. Edmund of Candleshoe. Her original intention is to
discover the whereabouts of a fortune hidden at Candleshoe. Instead, she finds the home
she never had and gradually becomes a true member of the household, which she defends
against two unscrupulous schemers.
1.General
Cannonball
Tells the story of a little homeless dog who finds a new friend in a down-on-his-luck
circus clown. Based on the book CANNONBALL SIMP by John Birningham.
1.Animal Stories 2.General
Caps for sale
800, P-I, 5, CS, Weston, 1958
Presents the story of the book "Caps for Sale". From the Picture Book Parade Series.
1.General
Captain Recycler
550, P-I, 17, CS, Escondido City, 1992
Comic book character, Captain Recycler, tells students about Escondido's recycling
program and emphasizes each individual's part in the "Three R's": reduce, reuse and
recycle.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Pollution 3.Earth Science - General
Carbon Cycle
540, I-J, 12, CS, ClearVue, 1992
Live footage augmented by computer graphics the video follows carbon atoms through a
complete cycle.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Physical Change 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.Chemistry 5.Biology - General
Career Close-up: Women in Science
330, J-A, 19, CS, Aims Multimedia, 1992
Program profiles the careers of three women scientists; marine biologist, industrial
forester, and astronomer.
1.CAREER EDUCATION 2.Others
Careers in computers
001.64, J-S, 30, C, Upbeat, 1996
Talk-show format with successful professionals include game designer, graphic designer,
web-page designer, systems administrator, research engineer, computer consultant, and
an animation and sound designer.
1.Computers/technology
Careers in math and science: A different view
330, I-J, 19, C, Coronet, 1990
Young men and women in a variety of interesting careers discuss the requirements of
their jobs, including math and science skills needed in their everyday routines.
1.General 2.General 3.General
Careful with strangers
614.8, P, 38, CS, Disney, 1975
Three filmstrips on video on the dangers of going off with strangers.
1.Safety - Home and school 2.General
Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountain National Parks
550, I-A, 53, CS, Finley, 1985
Tour of Carlsbad Caverns, New Cave and nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Students learn how caves are formed, the difference between stalactites and stalagmites,
and see detailed closeups of formations and bat flight.
1.Southwestern States 2.Earth Science - General 3.Geology
Carnivorous plants (2nd Ed.)
580, I-J, 13, CS, Stanton, 1993
Explores the world of carnivorous plants, showing how these plants lure and capture
insects. Uses a special lens to photograph scenes from inside the plants.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Biology - General
Carousel
300, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #130, 1997
After the death of their mother, sisters search for her legacy through their memories,
imaginations and a magical ride on a carousel. LeVar visits children in Harlem who are
working with designers to build a carousel for their community park.
1.Community Life 2.Death and Dying 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Cartoon all-stars to the rescue
612.6, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1990
National PTA sponsored resource in educating kids about the dangers of alcohol and
other drugs. Nine-year-old sister is worried about her older brother's drug use. Through
the adventure that follows, cartoon characters prove there's a better way to go.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog
Case of the burgled baseball cards
800, I-J, 25, CS, Medic Basics, 1990
Encyclopedia Brown investigates the late night theft of a priceless collection of baseball
cards.
1.General
Case of the cosmic comic
800, I-J, 20, C, Weston Woods, 1976
Homer Price's good friend Freddy is a hero worshipper whose idol is the azure-caped
Super-Duper. But after meeting Superhuman Super-Duper in person, childhood fantasies
dissolve. On the way home the boys encounter him...badly in need of their assistance.
1.General
Case of the elevator duck
800, P-I, 17, CS, Coronet, 1980
Gilbert, an imaginative, young Black detective, tackles his first big case: to find the
rightful owner of a duck who is mysteriously riding the elevator in his "no pets allowed"
housing project.
1.General
Casey at the bat (Shelly Duvall's folktales and legends)
800, I-J, 52, C, Univ. of Ill., 1986
Based on Ernest Thayer Jr.'s oft-recited poem, Elliott Gould stars as the mighty Casey
who tries to belt one out of the ballpark; Howard Cosell provides the press-box
commentary.
1.Poets and Poetry 2.General
Castle (Edited Ver.)
940, I-A, 34, C, Lucerne, 1984
Based on David Macaulay's award winning book, the film combines live action and
animation in telling the story of an imaginary yet historically accurate medieval Welsh
fortress and the life and culture surrounding it.
1.Medieval Times 2.Europe
Castles of clay - Parts 1 and 2
590, I-A, 55, C, Benchmark, 1978
The life cycle and ecology of the African termite portrays these tiny blind creatures, in
numbers that are unimaginable, constructing towering hills weighing tons. A fascinating
look at the termite world.
1.Africa 2.Animals - Insects 3.Biology - Ecology
Cat
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Investigate evolution, anatomy, habitat, and behavior of the cat family, from the African
savanna to modern home.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - Pet 3.Biology - Evolution 4.Eyewitness
Cat in the hat
A beloved favorite, this early Dr. Seuss classic comes to life in a freely adapted TV
version. Impulsive, imaginative, the Cat romps through the house dispelling boredom for
a brother and sister on a rainy day - naturally, only while mom is away.
1.General
Cat who drank and used too much
612.6, I-A, 12, CS, FMS, 1990
The problems of alcohol and drug abuse are told through the story of Pat, a real live cat.
To avoid stereotyping, we are not told if Pat is male or female. Yet, Pat has a family and
we see that family (and their friends) being seriously affected by Pat's abuse and
addiction.
1.Life Decisions 2.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 3.General 4.Narcotics and Drug Abuse
Cat who drank and used too much
612.6, I-A, 12, CS, FMS, 1990
The problems of alcohol and drug abuse are told through the story of Pat, a real live cat.
To avoid stereotyping, we are not told if Pat is male or female. Yet, Pat has a family and
we see that family (and their friends) being seriously affected by Pat's abuse and
addiction. Spanish version.
1.Life Decisions 2.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 3.General 4.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 5.Bilingual
Education
Caterpillar
800, P-A, 16, C, LCA, 1971
Tells a story about a boy who has a caterpillar that dances to the sound of music. A press
agent discovers them and makes them world famous. They travel all over giving concerts
and performances. One day the caterpillar disappears and a surprise appears instead.
1.General
Caterpillar and the polliwog
800, P, 7, CS, Weston Woods, 1990
"When I grow up, I'm going to turn into something else!" Caterpillar boasts to her
friends. When Polliwog is told that he, too, will turn into something else, he tells
Caterpillar and off they go to change into butterflies. While Polliwog waits patiently for
his friend to emerge from her cocoon, he doesn't notice that he is changing also!
1.General
Cathedral
940, I-J, 60, CS, Upbeat, 1985
Based on the award-winning book by David Macaulay. Cathedral uses live-action film
and cinema-quality animation to illustrate the planning, building and cultural importance
of the Gothic cathedral.
1.Europe 2.Renaissance 3.Religion - General
Causes of the American Revolution: (1) Seeds of Liberty
973.2, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1993
Shows America's great diversity of people working to build a successful nation as
England imposes more and more of its trade policies and high taxes. Led by strong
leaders, the colonists began to show their resentment toward Britain's interference.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800
Causes of the American Revolution: (2) Countdown to Independence
973.2, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1993
Taxation without representation became the central issue of conflict and led to the Boston
Tea Party, Quartering Acts and the Boston Massacre. Birth of the first new nation in
modern history became a sign of hope for people throughout the world seeking freedom.
Cavemen
Long before people found shelter in houses, they dwelled in caves! Return to the Ice Age
and see their spartan lifestyles.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.HISTORY - WORLD
Celebrations-Ca Gold
979.4, P-I, 30, CS, CA School Lib As, 1992
In the first segment Houser visits the Bok Kai Parade in Marysville, the oldest parade in
CA, steeped in Chinese history and cultures; The Bok Kai Temple, a historic landmark
and a place of worship. In the second segment he visits the community of Sierra Madre
where the Wisteria Vine is shown. It has been recorded in the Guinness Book of records.
Lastly, he goes to Redlands In San Bernardino County where he visits the Lincoln
Memorial Shrine which houses precious books, civil war artifacts, etc.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.California 3.Community Life 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.California's Gold
Cell biology
570, H-C, 17, C, Coronet, 1981
With tools that allow them to peer deep into cells, biologists are beginning to understand
the structure, functioning and history of these highly organized, complex chemical
factories that are the building blocks of life.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.Biology - Cells
Cell biology: Drama of reproduction
570, J-A, 13, CS, Clearvue, 1990
While exploring reproduction in several single-celled and multicellular organisms, the
program introduces the concepts of genetic material (DNA), sexual and asexual
reproduction, cellular differentiation and the phases of mitosis.
Cell Division
570, I-J, 19, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1995
The role of chromosomes and genes and how they affect hereditary characteristics as well
as the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction and terms of cell division.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - Microbiology 3.Scientific Method
Cells: A first film (Rev.ed.)
570, I-J, 10, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1985
Living things are made of building blocks called cells. All cells have a nucleus, streaming
material called cytoplasm, a membrane and a tough outer covering, the cell wall. All
living things begin life as a single cell.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.Biology - Cells 3.Physiology - General
Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
Introduces and describes the two basic types of cells. The program illustrates with
detailed 3-D animating the major components of cells. Cellular process such as
respiration, photosythesis and reproduction are discussed.
1.Biology - Cells
Central Coast-Ca Gold
Segments include: Mission San Luis Obispo; Motel Inn, the world's first motel in San
Luis Obispo on old Highway One; Pozo's Saloon, once the center of a thriving
community of prospectors and pioneers in the 1850's; Dunites at Pismo State Beach, who
were a group of mystics, poets, artists, and outcasts who lived as free spirits in an area of
the sand dunes from the 20's through the 40's.
Cesar Chavez
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Over 30 years of his life has been dedicated to the fight against injustices suffered by all
migrant farm workers in the U. S. to improve their poor working conditions and salaries
well below the minimum wage. Part of the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.California 3.Mexican-Americans
A Chair For My Mother
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1984
Members of a family work together to rebuild their lives after a tragic fire. They share the
goal of saving money for a special chair. From the book by Vera B. Williams. LeVar then
creates a song and dance number called "Teamwork."
1.General 2.READING RAINBOW
A Chair for My Mother
A young girl tells the story of how she, her mother and grandmother lose all their
belongings when there's a fire in their home. They move to a new home and save their
money in a big jar so they can buy a chair--a "wonderful, beautiful, fat, soft armchair-covered in velvet with roses all over it."
Challenge of the unknown
500, J-S, CS, Phillips Petrol., 1986
Composed of seven programs about mathematics and problem solving: Situation(18:00);
Information(21:00); Restatement (19:00); Outcomes(22:30); Management(21:00);
Estimation (21:00); and Argument (21:00).
1.General
Champions of Camouflage
You can't see them, and that's just the way they want it! Meet some of nature's most
clever, invisible, well-adapted creatures.
1.Animals - General 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL
Changes in Properties of Matter
Discover how and why matter changes form. Understand freezing, melting and boiling
points, as well as the processes of vaporization, evaporation, sublimation and
condensation. Discover the role of energy and its effect on the movement of particles in a
substance, and learn the difference between chemical and physical changes. Also
introduced is Antoine Lavoisier, the father of modern chemistry.
Changing seasons
520, K-P, 14, CS, EBEC, 1981
Outstanding nature photography stimulates young viewers into learning about the
changing seasons and how they affect plant, animals, and people around them.
1.Seasons 2.Astronomy
Characteristics of Waves
All kinds of energy travel in waves, which are disturbances that transfer the energy from
place to place. Explore the different ways that waves can move and that all waves have
amplitude, wavelength and frequency, regardless of whether they are mechanical or
electromagnetic. Learn about the concepts of reflection, refraction, diffraction and
interference.
Charlemagne: Holy Barbarian
940, J-S, 30, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1968
Focuses on one campaign waged by Charlemagne against the Saxons in 782. Examines,
through this incident, a central historical problem of brutality in the name of civilization.
Brings out the cultural contributions while showing the ruthless means used.
1.Europe 2.Medieval Times
Charlie Needs a Cloak
800, P-I, 8, CS, Weston Woods, 1977
Charlie is a shepherd with a cozy house, a big hat, a crook, a flock of fat sheep...and a
tattered cloak. In the springtime, he decides to make himself a new red cloak.
Demonstrates the process of making cloth from wool.
1.General
Charlie Needs a Cloak
Charlie is a shepherd with a cozy house, a big hat, a crook, a flock of sheep...and a
tattered cloak. In the springtime, he decides to make himself a new red cloak. Follows the
process of making cloth from wool.
Charlotte's web
800, PI, 94, C, Xerox, 1972
E. B. White's classic story is described by author White as a tale of "friendship and
salvation, a story of miracles-- the miracle of birth, the miracle of friendship, the miracle
of death."
1.General
Charly (Flowers for Algernon)
800, I-A, 104, CS, Media Basics, 1968
Story of Charly Gordon, a gentle man determined to learn. When a breakthrough
neurosurgical procedure is discovered, Charly agrees to try it, unaware he will also
encounter complex emotions for the first time in his life. Cliff Robertson won 1968 Oscar
for Best Actor.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.General
Check it out: The book about libraries
100, K-P, 15, CS, Storytime, 1993
Introduction to the school and public library, providing an overview of many of the
resources found in the modern media center.
Chemical Bonding
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
This video is vocabulary-rich and uses key terminology such as chemical bond and
bonding, nucleus, protons, electrons, neutral charge, and many more. Numerous colorful
and easy-to-understand graphics greatly enhance student understanding of the key
concepts involved with learning about chemical bonding.
Chemical Reactions
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
This video is vocabulary-rich and uses key terms such as chemical reaction, reactants,
products, chemical equations, and many more. Numerous colorful and easy-to-understand
graphics greatly enhance student understanding of the key concepts involved with
learning about chemical reactions.
Chick, chick, chick
630, P, 13, CS, BFA, 1975
About chicks, chickens, and the intense dramas of an old-fashioned barnyard. Great fun.
For creative expression, language skills, sensory awareness and many others uses. Poultry
narration.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Farm 3.Farm life
Chicken Sunday
800, P, 14, CS, Spoken Arts, 1992
"Slow thunder and sweet rain." When Miss Eula sang, that's how she sounded to the
children who loved her. And more than anything else in the world, they wanted to buy
Miss Eula that special Easter bonnet in the hat shop window.
1.General
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
630, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1987
Assuming the role of reporter, LeVar visits a chicken farm and learns how baby chicks
are kept safe until their final moment of hatching. LeVar also travels to the beaches of
Melbourne, Florida, where he discovers majestic loggerhead turtles emerging from the
ocean to lay and bury their eggs in the sand.
1.General 2.Farm life 3.Animals - Farm 4.Closed Captioned 5.READING RAINBOW
Children in autumn (2nd ed.)
520, P, 12, CS, EBEC, 1985
As Kristy and her three friends wander through woods and gardens, they see, taste, and
touch the wonders of autumn. Their adventures help students learn about how plants,
animals, and people adjust to autumn's cool weather, short days, and changing food
supply.
1.Seasons 2.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter
Children in spring and summer (2nd ed.)
520, P, 15, CS, EBEC, 1986
Reveals the unique sights, smells, sounds, and textures of spring and summer. Students
see that the spring and summer months bring changes in weather and in the behaviors of
people, plants and animals.
Children in winter (2nd ed.)
520, P, 13, CS, EBEC, 1986
Shows some of the ways that plants, people, and animals adapt to winter. Chipmunks
hibernate, buffalo grow fur coats, trees shed their leaves, and children build snowmen.
Children of Japan
915, I-J, 20, CS, Disney, 1987
Focuses on the life of Makoto, a sixth-grade boy, as he writes to an American pen pal
about his life in Tokyo. Students see that life in Japan is a fascinating blend of "learning
the new, remembering the old."
1.Japan
Children of New Zealand
990, I-J, 13, CS, EBEC, 1980
Pictures a New Zealand family who live on a high-country sheep station. Highlights the
shared responsibilities of family members as we learn about New Zealand.
1.England/UK 2.Australia/New Zealand
Andres Orozco of Mexico
917.2, P-I, 12, C, Rainbow, 1995
A child of an economically emerging country lives in two worlds - one modern, the other
traditional. On week days he attends school and plays soccer with friends; on weekends
he travels to the ranch where his father works. His hometown in central Mexico is both a
modern industrial city and a reminder of colonial Mexico.
1.Mexico
China: a journey in pictures
915, IJSA, 30, C, Kodak, 1985
Stalk the Great Wall, Beijing, Canton, The Grand Canal, and the grasslands of Inner
Mongolia. A program for all who enjoy outstanding photography and the exploration of
far-away places.
1.China 2.Asia
China: Land of my father
915, J-S, 29, CS, Disney, 1984
Introduces your students to the people of China with candid, warm observation of another
culture. A unique perspective on life in Mainland China.
1.Asia 2.China
China: Sichuan Province
915, J-S, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Visit the country's most populous province and follow the Yangtze River from the
mountains to the basin. Explore the region's geography, agriculture, and rapidly
developing industry. Observe the farm cultivations, mealtime in rural household, farmers
selling their produce to the state, and a rural school, then compare to the city life and
factories.
1.China 2.Asia
China: The History & the Mystery - Part 1
008571 915, J, 120, EVN,
Part 1 & 2 examines the links between China's mystical tradition and its political history.
A unique view of a developing super power.
1.China 2.Asia
China: The History & the Mystery - Part 2
008572 915, J, 120, EVN,
Part 1 & 2 examines the links between China's mystical tradition and its political history.
A unique view of a developing super power.
1.China 2.Asia
Chinese New Year
300, K-I, 30, CS, Demco, 1994
Ideas of communal awareness and starting anew are taught through the celebration in
honor of Tsun Kwan, the god of the hearth, and the traditional festival of the dragon.
Includes the Chinese New Year in Peking, folk tale on traditions and arts and crafts.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.China 4.Asia
Chinese way of life
915, I-A, 24, CS, AIMS, 1986
The People's Republic of China is the most populous nation in the world. Its one billion
people - from 56 ethnic backgrounds - comprise one-fourth of the world's population.
This view of the country and its people offers surprising insights into an ancient culture
blending into a modern world.
1.China 2.Asia
Chocolate fever
No one loves chocolate more than Henry Green. In fact Henry has eaten so much of it
that he starts to break out with chocolate freckles! This dilemma lands Henry in the city
hospital where a host of doctors begin to pick and prod at the poor medical miracle.
When the media is called in, Henry decides he's had enough of the whole sticky business.
Closed captioned.
Christianity: Way of goodness and mercy
200, J-A, 27, CS, United Learning, 1994
From the Sermon on the Mount to the Dead Sea Scrolls, we learn about the life of Christ,
the development of the early church, the split between East and West, the Reformation,
the rituals that are a part of the Christian tradition, and the controversy that has arisen as a
result of modern archeological discoveries.
1.Middle East 2.Religion - General 3.Middle East 4.Ancient History
Christmas carol
800, P-I, 25, C, Coronet, 1962
Dickens' classic story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim is brought to life using authentic
backgrounds in England of that style and period.
1.Religion - General 2.General 3.General
Christmas carol
800, I-A, 60, CS, Random, 1982
Billowing fog rolls across the stage while apparitions materialize and vanish, as the
miserly Scrooge, haunted by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and
Christmas Yet-to-come, learns how to love through giving. Guthrie Theater of
Minneapolis Production.
1.General 2.General
Christmas carol - Prentice -Hall literature version
Drama comes alive for students as they actually see the characters and the nineteenthcentury London setting. Also helps students visualize the more fantastic elements of the
story, such as the ghosts and Scrooge's glimpses into his past and future. Both the film
and the play are adaptations of Charles Dicken's story "A Christmas Carol." PrenticeHall Literature, Bronze, pages 264-302.
1.General
Christmas customs far and near
300, P-I, 14, C, Coronet, 1955
As children depict traditional customs of Germany, Sweden, Mexico, Italy and China, we
see the origin of some of our most familiar customs.
1.General 2.Minority Studies 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage 4.Religion - General
Christmas in the village (1840's)
300, P-I, 15, C, Coronet, 1974
When father cuts a Christmas tree, mother bakes cookies, and the children string popcorn
and cranberries, the warmth of family life in early America is recaptured.
1.General 2.General 3.Early 1800's
Christopher Columbus
Picture book of Parin d'Aulaire presented as enhanced video. A boy who loves the sea
grows up to sail the uncharted Atlantic Ocean in search of China and India, and finds
instead a new land, North America.
1.Others 2.General 3.Discovery and exploration 4.Discovery and Exploration 5.General
Christopher Columbus
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1991
A young man's determination leads to the discovery of a new world. Video contains
accurate historical data in animated form. Video accompanied with a resource/activity
book.
1.Others 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.Europe 4.Europe, Western 5.Values clarification
Christopher Columbus: His Voyages and His Legacy
973.1, I-J, 14, CS, EBEC, 1991
Explores Columbus' voyages to the New World. He believed he had sailed to the Indies.
Upon his return to Spain, he was welcomed as a hero. Covers all his voyages and how his
health and mind were broken.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.Others
Chromosomes & Genes
Genetics can influence looks, behavior, and personality. This video makes the subject of
heredity easy to understand, with clever lessons on x and y chromosomes, dominant and
recessive genes, DNA, and much more. View all the concepts, from Gregor Mendel to
genetic engineering.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Human body
Cinco de mayo
300, K-I, 30, CS, Demco, 1994
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's military victory over the French in 1862.
This video investigates the holiday's history, observes preparations being made to make
the occasion festive, highlighted by the sounds of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.
Includes Mexican folk songs, arts and crafts, and the Mayan myth of creation, Origin of
the World.
1.Mexican-Americans 2.California 3.California 4.Mexico
Cinderella
800, P, 84, C, Guidance, 1964
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical version of the children's fairy tale.
1.General 2.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV 3.Music - General 4.Folklore
Cinderella (A German tale)
Cinderella, mistreated by her cruel stepmother and selfish stepsisters, is forced to stay
home when they go to the handsome prince's ball. But a fairy godmother's magic
transforms the girl into a beautiful princess who attends the ball and dances with the
prince until midnight strikes. The prince's search for this girl who has won his heart ends
when Cinderella slips her foot into the lost slipper.
1.General
Circus!
790, K-P, 18, CS, EBEC, 1984
Trapeze artists, clowns, animal trainers--every member of the circus must perform a
variety of jobs to keep the show running smoothly. Focuses on the diverse elements that
combine to produce "the greatest show on earth."
1.Recreation
Citizens protecting America's parks
550, I-A, 12, CS, Escondido City, 1992
Describes the modern problems facing America's parks: boundary areas used for profit
businesses, dams which change eco-systems, population impact, and pollution.
1.National Parks 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Pollution 4.Earth Science - General
Civil War: Anguish of Emancipation
973.7, J-A, 27, C, LCA, 1972
Focuses on the period of Lincoln's administration when he was considering the strategy
for the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Antietam. Explores the
constitutional, social and economic background of slavery and Lincoln's dilemma.
1.Civil War 2.Black History
Civil War: Anguish of Emancipation
973.7, J-A, 27, CS, LCA, 1972
Focuses on the period of Lincoln's administration when he was considering the strategy
for the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Antietam. Explores the
constitutional, social and economic background of slavery and Lincoln's dilemma.
1.Civil War 2.Bilingual Education 3.Black History
Civil War photographers: Witness to the storm
973.7, I-A, 43, CS, Lucerne, 1987
Presents a combination of dramatization and documentary footage on the remarkable
group of photographers/journalists who covered the first modern war (The Civil War) in
a style that has since become the standard for our society.
1.Civil War
Civil War: Promise of Reconstruction
973.7, J-A, 28, CS, LCA, 1972
Examines the Union government's Port Royal experiment in which Gideonite
missionaries set out to teach small business management to 7,000 slaves in So. Carolina.
Shows how the experiment fails and the promise of self-sufficiency is lost for
generations.
1.Civil War
Civil War: Promise of Reconstruction
973.7, J-A, 29, CS, LCA, 1972
Examines the Union government's Port Royal experiment in which Gideonite
missionaries set out to teach small business management to 7,000 slaves in So. Carolina.
Shows how the experiment fails and the promise of self-sufficiency is lost for
generations.
1.Civil War 2.Black History 3.Bilingual Education
Class project: Making of a Mission
979.4, I-A, 7, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
The missions are the focus of two creative class projects. In the first students recreate
adobe bricks by hand, just as the Mission Indians did hundreds of years ago. The second
unveils a clever display of model mission structures constructed of all types of building
materials.
Classifying: Juggling shapes, sizes, colors, textures
510, K-P, 14, CS, EBEC, 1981
Shows youngsters that objects have different characteristics such as shape, color, size,
and texture, and can be grouped according to their properties.
1.Shape 2.Color
Classifying living things
570, J-C, 20, CS, EBEC, 1985
Reviews the history of classification and explains that naming and classifying the
approximately two million species of living things enable us to better understand and
enjoy life's diversity.
1.Biology - General
Climates of the United States (Rev. ed.)
917.3, I-J, 13, CS, Coronet, 1978
From subarctic to tropical savanna, this film is a broad survey of eight major climatic
regions of the U. S.; it focuses on how climate affects the population, activities, economy,
and lifestyles in each region.
1.General 2.Biomes 3.Maps and Globes
A Closer Look-Ca Gold
Fourth grade teacher can use this video as part of the study on the physical setting.
Students review characteristics of sand dunes, their locations, and usefulness for man.
Second segment focuses on the reunion of the nation's last calvary regiment, a black
regiment.
1.California 2.California 3.Black History 4.Transportation 5.Biomes 6.California's Gold
Clouds and Precipitation
550, I-A, 15, CS, Cor, 1985
Time lapse studies show how clouds form and vanish into the air, while satellite, aerial
and ground-based photography convey basic information about cumulus, stratus and
cirrus clouds.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Earth Science - General 3.Meteorology
Clouds and Precipitation
550, I-A, 15, CS, Coronet, 1985
Time lapse studies show how clouds form and vanish into the air, while satellite, aerial
and ground-based photography convey basic information about cumulus, stratus and
cirrus clouds.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Earth Science - General 3.Meteorology 4.Bilingual Education
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
800, P-I, 13, CS, Spoken Arts, 1987
One worry the residents of the tiny town of Chewandswallow do not have is a concern for
food. Three times a day, seven days a week the skies shower down all their dietary needs.
Life is ideal until the daily showers turn into violent storms. From the book by Judi
Barrett.
1.General
Coastal wetlands of San Diego
570, I-S, 24, CS, Karnik, 1992
Explores the wetland habitats from the Mexican border to Camp Pendleton showing how
these valuable resources have been threatened and lost to direct or indirect development.
Colin Powell
1937-present. The life of the General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Colonial America In The 1760's
973.2, IJ, 17, C, Aims, 1967
Discusses the taxes levied on the American Colonists by George Grenville, Chancellor of
the Exchequer. Explains why Britain considered the taxes necessary and why the
Colonists replied with the cry of "No taxation without representation."
Colonial Clothing 1760-1770
973.2, IJ, 17, C, Wmsburg, 1976
Focuses on the clothing worn by Virginians and most of colonists in 18th Century. Shows
the kind of clothing worn by an upper class couple as they begin their day.
Colonial Days: Video Quiz
This fantastic overview of colonial America paired with thought-provoking question-andanswer segments helps classes retain the facts!
1.Video Quiz 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Colonial period
Colonial Williamsburg
973.2, I-J, 30, C, Demco, 1993
Explore the historic capital of colonial Virginia - buildings and their furnishings, their
grounds and gardens, and the activities of the people who lived and worked in
Williamsburg's homes and shops.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Color: A first film
530, P-J, 13, CS, BFA, 1979
In this film we learn about color by studying a beam of white light. A prism separates the
white light into a spectrum of many colors. Red is at one end of the spectrum, green is in
the middle, and blue at the other end.
1.Light and Color 2.Physics - General
Color and light
530, I-J, 18, C, Upbeat, 1996
Explores the origins of color, the basis of primary colors and how light and color impact
our perceptions of objects around us.
1.Light and Color
Color, Color Everywhere
740, P, 11, CS, Coronet, 1972
Introduces the exciting world of color with a delightful blend of brilliant photography and
rhymed narration. Explores the three primary colors in all their variations, with emphasis
on the kinds of the feelings the hues suggest.
1.Color 2.Arts and Crafts
Color: Light fantastic
530, I-J, 23, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Explore the role of colors in our lives. Learn what color is, how it is produced, about the
color spectrum, and about the phenomena of absorption and reflection.
1.Light and Color
Colors all around us
740, P-I, 8, CS, Aims, 1974
Uses a variety of common objects and scenes in order to introduce the three primary
colors, their names, their spelling and their concept.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Color
Columbus
921, P-I, 9, CS, Lucerne, 1981
Explains the early beginnings of America with the first voyage of Christopher Columbus.
Reaching the New World, he discovered people already living here. Thinking he had
landed in the Indies, he mistakenly named them "Indians". These people were the first
Americans.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Others 3.Discovery and Exploration
Columbus, the voyage of discovery
973.1, I-A, 35, CS, Mar/Chuck, 1989
Traces Christopher Columbus' voyage to America beginning with his early childhood in
Genoa, Italy, his frustrating attempts to obtain a sponsor, and concludes with his
triumphant return, his subsequent voyages and the tremendous impact this man's
discovery had on both the Old and New Worlds.
1.Discovery and Exploration 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Others
Combustion: Introduction to chemical change
540, I-S, 16, CS, BFA, 1967
Using combustion as an example of a chemical change, this film illustrates a number of
fundamental chemical principles. It is shown that new substances with properties
different from the original substances are formed as a result of chemical change.
1.Chemistry 2.Physical Change 3.Fire and Combustion
Comet Halley returns
520, IJSA, 27, C, New Dinension, 1985
Covers the origins and history of comets and the role they have played in human culture,
folklore and our current understanding of the universe.
1.Astronomy
Comets: Time capsules of the solar system
520, I-J, 12, CS, Disney, 1982
Explores the role that comets play in contemporary scientific research. Glimpses a
fascinating world of scientific minds and research technologies at work.
1.Astronomy
Common Home Repairs
Home improvement expert, Dean Johnson, shows you the techniques you need to do a
professional job. Learn how to choose the right tools, save on materials, avoid costly
mistakes and complete your project on schedule.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.HOME ECONOMICS
Communities and how they work (3rd ed.)
330, P, 12, CS, EBEC, 1987
Bodie, California, was a thriving mining town 100 years ago, but the community died
when the gold ran out. The fate of Bodie helps children realize that people must work
hard and plan carefully to keep communities alive. Using the examples of a fishing
village, a ski resort, a farming town, and a city, the film shows that communities provide
people with jobs, goods, and services. Viewers learn that they are all part of a
community.
1.California 2.Community Life
Communities of Living Things-2nd Edition
590, I-S, 24, CS, ClearVue/Barr, 1991
Introduction to encourage youngsters to think about interpendence of life forms and the
effects of humans on biomes. Field trip to six N. American biomes-desert, grassland,
tundra, coniferous, forest, deciduous forest and tropics.
1.Biomes 2.Earth Science - General
Community helpers--school workers
330, K-P, 12, CS, Cor, 1980
Children get a different view of their teachers, principal, school secretary, nurse,
custodians and cafeteria workers when the roles are reversed. The youngsters soon learn
to respect the skills, education, and responsibility of school workers.
Compounds: Electromagnetic Attraction in Molecules
Animation and graphics are used to explain how compounds are formed. Difference
between various groups of compounds.
1.Chemistry 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Computer: Tool for the future
001.64, I-J, 23, CS, Nat. Geographic, 1984
From ancient man's use of stones as counting markers to modern man's use of
supercomputers, both the information to be managed and the means of managing it have
become more complex and more demanding. Demonstrates to students that the careers
they choose will, in some way, be affected by computers.
Computers- the friendly invasion
001.64, I-S, 19, C, Disney, 1982
Discusses the vast array of computer applications. Shows how computers work, the many
tasks they perform, and the opportunities they offer in science and the arts.
Congress, The
With historical photographs, old newsreels, provocative interviews, and sweeping
footage, this video gives your students a complete education on the American Congress.
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT
Coniferous Forests
This biome is made up of cone-bearing trees, as well as a varied assortment of other
organisms adapted to live in this unique region. Discover the animal and plant life that
call this biome home. Examine the lasting impact that natural forces such as wind and fire
have had on these forests.
1.Biomes of the World in Action 2.LIFE SCIENCE 3.Biomes
Conquering Color Concepts
K-P, 17, CS, Library Video Co, 2000
This animated video introduces primary colors with original easy-to-learn songs and a
fun, interactive format.
1.Color
Constitution Of The U.S. (2nd Ed)
350, J-S, 19, CS, EBEC, 1982
Shows how the Constitutional Convention delegates resolved the major issues
confronting the states as they struggled to create a national government.
1.Constitution 2.Revolutionary period - 1800
Continental drift: the theory of plate tectonics
550, J-A, 22, CS, EBEC, 1980
Surveys the growing body of evidence that strongly supports the plate tectonics theory.
Outlines the major features of this theory which proposes that the earth's crust is made of
huge, slowly moving segments called plates.
Continents adrift
550, I-J, 26, C, Rainbow, 1995
Explores the causes of land masses splitting, starting with the theory that continents can
move to the idea that the earth's shell is broken into plates that move.
Continents of the world
910, I, 26, CS, Higgins, 1989
An overview of the world's continents designed to introduce and familiarize students with
the continents' distinguishing physical characteristics, major regions, resources and
environments, as well as their differences and similarities to one another.
Cool Creatures: Reptiles
590, I-J, 24, C, Rainbow, 1994
Explore reptiles' characteristics (cold-blooded, three-chambered heart, scales,) habitats,
and mechanisms for survival. Covers turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodiles, alligators,
gharials and caimans.
1.Animals - Reptiles
Cops are tops: Our police at work
330, P-I, 15, C, Rainbow, 1994
Shows how active the police are, making sure laws of a community are obeyed, visiting
schools and protecting the people in their community.
1.Community Life
Copyright law: What every school, college, and public library should know
370, T, 21, CS, A.I.M.E., 1990
Includes: Developing copyright guidelines, rights of copyright owners, definition of
public performance, fair use, guidelines for off-air recording of broadcast programming
for educational purposes.
1.In-Service
Coral Jungle (Costeau)
570, I-J, 24, CS, Churchill, 1970
Every coral reef is a well-ordered universe housing a highly complex community, a
veritable coral jungle with its own rules, rituals and tragedies. Tropical marine life
coexists in a tenuous balance, as various predators are photographed.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Oceanography
Corduroy
Corduroy is a lovable stuffed bear who waits patiently on a department store shelf for
somebody to take him home. Lest he be mistaken for "used," he embarks on a store-wide
search for a missing button. Finally, he finds a home with a little black girl who wants
him so much that, when her mother refuses to buy him, she comes back the next day with
her own money.
1.General
Blueberries for Sal
800, P, 37, CS, E.C.Films, 1986
Includes: Corduroy; Panama; Blueberries for Sal.
Cortez And The Legend-Part 1
917.2, J-S, 26, CS, MGHT, 1968
Shows the forces that enabled Spain to build a colonial empire and describes the effect of
Spanish culture on early American civilization. Re-creates the Spanish conquest of the
Aztec empire.
1.Central America 2.Mexico 3.Discovery and Exploration 4.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Cortez And The Legend-Part 2
917.2, J-S, 26, CS, MGHT, 1968
Continuation of Part I, Cortez and The Legend.
1.Central America 2.Mexico 3.Discovery and Exploration 4.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Cosmic Rays, I & II
520, JSA, 59, C, Southerby, 1949
A scientific journey into outer space, this film probes the mysteries of cosmic rays. It
shows how, for fifty years, scientists have pursued the study of rays that constantly
bombard our earth.
1.Astronomy
Count Of Monte Cristo
800, 100, C, Spectrum, 1974
The classic tale of Edmund Dantes, betrayed by friends and unjustly accused and
imprisoned for conspiring with Napoleon Bonaparte. In prison, Dantes learns of the
valuable hidden treasure on the Island of Monte Cristo - a treasure he eventually
uncovers.
1.General
Country mouse and the town mouse (2nd Ed.)
800, K-P, 9, CS, Phoenix, 1992
An animated version of the familiar fable about the country mouse who visits his city
cousin. He learns that travel may be fun, but home is the best place.
1.General
Courage of Sarah Noble
800, I, 33, C, Random, 1988
Eight-year-old Sarah Noble and her father journey into the Connecticut frontier to build a
home. Newbery Award-winning book by Alice Dalgliesh.
1.General 2.Frontier and westward expansion
Courtesy counts a lot
100, P-I, 13, CS, Higgins, 1978
An amusing animated film that dramatizes the benefits to everyone of using common
words of courtesy such as "please", "thank you", "excuse me", "I beg your pardon", etc.
An easily remembered song about courtesy is used throughout the film.
Courtesy? Who, me?
100, P-I, 13, CS, Churchill, 1987
Calvin isn't really a small monster. He's just one of those thoughtless kids. Pushing into
the head of the line, using other's materials and yelling at his schoolmates, he scatters
annoyance throughout his day. When even his best friend won't come over to play, he
gets the message.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Home and Family
Cow, The
630, P, 10, CS, Churchill, 1968
A beauty-filled exploration of cows: the texture of noses, the shapes of bodies. Grinding
of jaws, chewing of cuds, swishing of tails. No narration.
1.Farm life 2.Animals - Farm 3.Animals - General
Cranberry birthday
Whiskers is one of the folks who thinks birthdays are the worst day of the year. When
Grandmother gathers the villagers together for a big pot luck supper birthday party where
everyone sings the praises of their own curmudgeon, he changes his mind.
1.General
Cranberry Bounce
630, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1991
Although we all put cranberries on our table each Thanksgiving, few of us know how or
where they grow. This is a chance to discover the life of the cranberry, one of three native
fruits to North America.
1.Foods and Nutrition
Cranberry mystery
Maggie and her friend, Mr. Whiskers, decide to solve the crime wave sweeping
Cranberryport when Mr. Whiskers prize figurehead is stolen. Together they investigate
strange lights on Sailmaker's Island, and find stolen goods.
1.General
Create your own ceramic pottery
740, J-A, 57, CS, Educ. Video, 1987
From how to mine your own clay and make your own tools to the latest ceramic
technology, this practical guide to creating with clay will instruct and inspire young
artists. And a ceramic showcase will give them plenty of ideas for ceramic art.
1.Arts and Crafts
Creatures of the Deep
590, P-I, 52, CS, Natl Geo, 1997
Encounter venomous jellyfish, wily octopuses, and misunderstood sharks on a daring
dive with Captain Rayon and crew.
Creatures of the pond
570, I-J, 16, CS, Clearvue, 1990
Explores the lives of the organisms that have adapted to the environment of a freshwater
pond.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Biology - General 3.Biology - Microbiology
Cricket in Times Square
800, I-J, 26, CS, Xerox, 1976
A cricket who plays all types of music highlights this engaging story. The cricket, a cat, a
mouse and a boy named Mario help the boy's parents revive their newsstand business.
Students will be delighted by how the cricket helps.
1.General
Crickets
590, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1967
Shows and explains the complete life cycle of a cricket. It explains how a cricket "sings"
and how crickets can be easily raised for close observation. Since crickets are generalized
in their body features, a familiarity with crickets will lead to an increased understanding
of all insects.
Crickets, Grasshoppers & Friends
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Includes body structure, life cycle, mating, symbiosis, adaptations, and social behavior.
Reveals the jumping, chirping, and camouflaging abilities of crickets and related insects
(grasshoppers, katydids, praying mantis, and walking stick). Demonstrates how to make a
cricket habitat and provides instruction on where to find them, what to feed them, and
what to expect from a pet cricket.
Crocodiles
590, K-I, 6, CS, Phoenix, 1991
Learn about the crocodile in the wild - one of the strongest animals. Baby crocodiles
hatch from eggs and learn that staying near their mother is the safest way for them to
spend their crocodilian days.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Zoo 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Crow Boy
800, P-I, 13, CS, Weston, 1978
A shy boy attending a village school in Japan withdraws into a world of his own until a
kind and wise teacher draws him out and his classmates discover his special talent.
1.General 2.Japan 3.General
Crusades: Saints and Sinners
940, I-S, 30, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1969
Describes the first crusade and the complex motives which led people to join it.
Examines the irony implicit in the concept of a holy war.
1.Medieval Times
Crusades: Saints and Sinners
940, I-S, 26, CS, LCA, 1969
Describes the first crusade and the complex motives which led people to join it.
Examines the irony implicit in the concept of a holy war.
1.Medieval Times 2.Bilingual Education
Cry in the wild, A (Hatchet)
800, I-S, 82, CS, MGM, 1990
Exhausted, young Brian Robeson pulls himself from a remote Canadian lake. The tiny
plane he managed to steer this far lies under the icy water, its pilot felled by a heart
attack. Somehow, Brian survived. But as he gazes at the vast forest surrounding him, he
can't help wonder for how long. Based on Gary Paulsen's Newbery Award-winning novel
"Hatchet."
1.General 2.Canada 3.General
Cry of the Cricket
008580 800, I-J, 33, Media Guild, 1998
A heart-warming story about a country boy, his cricket and an unwelcomed visitor, Avy.
Two strong-willed characters who value their privacy eventually recognize their mutual
need for human companionship & become friends. Filmed in the beautiful farm lands of
Pennsylvania & an old abandoned barn.
1.General 2.Creative Writing 3.General 4.Values clarification 5.Animals - Insects 6.Animals - Pet
Culture and Ethnicity
P-I, 15, CS, AGC, 2000
The Professor transports students to the homes of different people who proudly tell of
their cultures, religions, and other elements of identity. Students learn that being
surrounded by different people's cultures and ethnicities is a good and fascinating thing.
1.Community Life 2.RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage
Cultures: Similarities and Differences
300, J, 20, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1997
Program shot in many locations around the world. Explores the common and distinctive
qualities and experiences found in all cultures. Throughout the presentation, reasons for
cultural differences are explained and illuminated.
1.General 2.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter
Curious George
800, P, 83, CS, Media Basics, 1983
The inquisitive little monkey who gets into the worst predicaments, but always comes out
smelling like a rose.
1.General
Curious George goes to the hospital
800, P-I, 15, CS, Churchill, 1986
Curious George, alas, swallows a jigsaw puzzle piece. In the course of its removal he
makes friends in the children's ward and learns much about hospitals.
1.Personal Health 2.General
Curious George Rides a Bike
800, P, 10, CS, Weston, 1958
Based on the children's book of the same title by H. A. Rey. Presents the droll adventures
of the monkey who makes mischief a habit.
1.General
Curious George Rides a Bike
Presents the droll adventures of the monkey who makes mischief a habit. Based on the
children's book of the same title by H. A. Rey.
Danny and the dinosaur
When Danny visits the museum he thinks it would be nice to play with a dinosaur. The
dinosaur is as eager to play with Danny, and the two of them spend a whole day together.
1.General
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
800, P-J, 90, CS, Disney, 1959
Whimsical fantasy about a cantankerous Irish storyteller who matches wits with the
ancient magic of King Brian of the Leprechauns.
1.General 2.General
Dark ages: Europe after the fall of Rome
940, J-S, 29, C, United Learning, 1995
European history during the time that led to the fall of Rome (410) up to the Norman
conquest (1066). Social, political, religious, and economic transition brought about by the
merging of the classical Roman culture and its new Christian religion with that of the
Barbarian Germanic tribes. Reenactments in a reconstructed 7th Century Anglo-Saxon
English village with live-action from other Dark Ages sites.
1.Europe
Darlin' Clementine
800, I-J, 49, CS, Filmic, 1995
Shelly Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends tells the story of the gold miner's daughter who
was the darling of the California gold camps.
1.California 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Folklore 5.General 6.Closed Captioned
Davy Crockett and the river pirates
800, P-I, 81, C, Disney, 1962
Focuses on the fabled keel-boat race to New Orleans between Davy Crocket and the selfproclaimed king of the river, Mike Fink.
Day and night
520, I-S, 9, CS, Lucerne, 1983
Cause of day and night is explained by showing how sunlight falls on only one half of the
rotating globe. The tilting of the earth's axis is shown to cause unequal days and nights in
some parts of the world.
1.Astronomy 2.Time 3.Maps and Globes 4.Time
Day Jimmy's boa ate the wash, The
800, P, 8, CS, Churchill, 1991
It all started because Jimmy brought his pet boa constrictor on the class outing to a farm.
But the chickens didn't like it, so they started flying around and laying eggs on
everybody, the pigs ate the lunches, the kids threw eggs and corn, and then the boa
started eating the wash.
1.General
Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, The
636, P, 28, CS, GPN - RR #14, 1997
A school trip to a farm - turns wild when Jimmy's pet Boa escapes. LeVar visits an exotic
pet shop where he meets a tarantula and a boa constrictor. Also LeVar is off to a livestock
show.
1.Animals - Pet 2.Animals - Farm 3.Animals - Insects 4.Animals - General 5.LITERATURE 6.READING
RAINBOW
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Leigh's letters to a famous author help him find his own voice and place in the world.
Incorporates coping with divorce and single-parent family life and experimenting with
writing through diary entries and letters. Enhanced animated illustrations from the
Newbery award-winning book by Beverly Cleary.
1.General 2.General 3.Writing
Death in the west
612.6, JS, 60, C, Pyramid, 1976
This powerful expose' of cigarette advertising myths is one of the most convincing antismoking films ever made. It juxtaposes the healthy independent image of the Marlboro
Man, defended in revealing interviews with cigarette company executives, with the stark
reality of six smoking cowboys-- all dying of smoking-induced illnesses. Family Life
classes only.
1.Smoking 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.General
Death Valley
979.4, I-A, 26, CS, Kaw Valley, 1983
Touches the history, geography, geology and climate of one of the most unique holes in
the earth's surface. Also features Death Valley National Monument.
1.California 2.National Parks 3.California
Debate: An introduction
400, J-S, 19, CS, Kaw, 1984
Offers a composite overview of traditional cross-examination debate. Content ranges
from debate theory to the operation of an interscholastic program.
1.Listening/Communication 2.Speech
Deborah Samson: Revolutionary Soldier
008530 921, I-J, 15, GPN, 1997
As a self-educated school teacher, Samson enlisted in the Continental Army under the
guise of a 15-year-old boy. Years later she became the first Amer. woman to take to the
road & speak of her experiences to paying audiences.
1.Others 2.General 3.Revolutionary period - 1800 4.General 5.Portraits: The Americans
Deciduous Forests
What makes a forest deciduous? Explore these colorful woodlands that change with the
seasons. Learn about the many different types of plants and animals that inhabit both the
temperate and tropical deciduous forests.
Decimals: To be Exact, Part I
Students will discover that decimals help people count and measure with more accuracy.
This video will define decimal numbers and illustrate the function of the decimal point.
Also presented are guidelines for reading and writing decimals correctly.
1.Decimals 2.MATHEMATICS
Decimals: To be Exact, Part II
This video explores the concept of place value to the right of the decimal point. It
illustrates how both decimal numbers and fractions express parts of a whole or a set. Also
presented is the process of adding and subtracting decimal numbers.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.Decimals
Deep Sea Dive
590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog.,
Dive into the world's oceans with Spin and learn about dolphins, whales, and sharks.
1.Animals - General 2.Oceanography 3.Animals - Marine 4.Really Wild Animals
Delivering the Goods
973.6, J-S, 20, CS, Altschul, 1989
Tracing the development of transportation through North American history. Stresses the
important roles of railways, shipping, air travel, and trucking. The viewer sees how
electronic communications has added a new dimension.
1.Transportation
Desert
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Discover some of the greatest stories of adaptation and survival. Meet the inhabitants of
the desert, and witness their startling strategies to capture and conserve that most precious
of all commodities - water.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Biology - Plants 4.Biomes 5.Eyewitness
Desert Giant: World of the Saguaro Cactus
570, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1990
Takes viewers to Arizona's Sonoran Desert to discover the mysteries of the Saguaro
Cactus and to explore the life and seasons of the desert including bobcats, Gila monsters,
and a javelina pig.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Southwestern States 3.Closed Captioned 4.READING RAINBOW
Desert toads and how they live
590, I-A, 16, C, Aims, 1992
The scenic beauty of the Sonoran desert of Arizona is the setting for this look at the life
cycle of the desert toad. Close-ups capture these creatures as they race to survive in the
brief, rainy season of the desert.
1.Animals - Amphibians
Desert whales
590, P-A, 22, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1983
Cousteau's cameras record California gray whales on their southern migration, a journey
unsurpassed by any other mammal, 5,000 miles to their breeding ground. During the
migration, the crew attempts to aid a young injured whale stranded on a sandbar.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Animals - General 3.Oceanography
Deserts
Even in the deserts that cover nearly one-fifth of the Earth's land surface, much life can
found. Learn about plants such as cacti, and animals such as the Gila monster and
sidewinder, and the adaptations they use to conserve water.
Destination: Science
500, I-S, 20, CS, Disney, 1986
Shows students the relevance of scientific inquiry in their daily lives with this exploration
of science beyond the laboratory. Shows how discoveries such as the electric light bulb,
flight and the invention of the computer came about as a result of scientific inquiry-asking the right questions.
1.General 2.Scientific Method
Development of the amphibian embryo
570, I-J, 15, CS, Clearvue, 1990
Illustrates how all animals with backbones develop in similar ways. All start from a
single fertilized egg and through millions of cell divisions, pass through a series of stages
during which the developing embryo is incapable of autonomous life until, at last, an
independent creature results.
1.Animals - Amphibians 2.Biology - Cells
Devil's Jaw-Ca Gold
Study features of a coastal region and how people deal with natural disasters. Houser
discovers why this coastal region can turn into a magnet for destruction, and talks to
residents who witnessed the worst peacetime U.S. Naval disaster, earning the distinction
of being the "Graveyard of the Pacific."
1.California 2.California 3.Air and The Atmosphere 4.California's Gold
Diary of Anne Frank
800, I-S, 151, BW, MGM, 1959
True story of eight brave people huddled in a cramped attic for two years in a desperate,
determined effort to escape the Nazi horror.
1.General 2.Others 3.World War II-1959
Dictionary - Adventure of words
400, P-J, 16, CS, Barr, 1978
As Tim searches for his dictionary, the dictionary becomes alive and introduces itself to
Tim. The dictionary shares its favorite words and explains how to use the alphabet and
phonics to find a word, plus explains the information supplied with each word.
1.Alphabetizing 2.Library and Reference Skills 3.Vocabulary
Did You Ever See a Manatee?
008584 590, P-J, 8, Media Guild, 1998
Using bold graphics and wild effects, this video brings the wonderful world of the
Manatee into the classroom. Scientific information about habitat, diet, classification, life
span, and endangered, status is presented.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Oceanography 3.Animals - Marine
Digestive system (2nd ed.)
610, I-S, 19, CS, EBEC, 1981
Explains both chemical and mechanical processes by which the digestive system converts
food to energy. The film clearly locates, identifies, and describes the function of each
digestive organ.
1.Physiology - General
Digging up dinosaurs
560, I-S, 29, CS, Amer. Sch. Pub., 1992
In the rugged hills of western Colorado and eastern Utah there lies a wealth of fossils,
and everyday more is discovered about dinosaurs and the world they inhabited. By taking
viewers to an actual dig, this program introduces students to the science of paleontology.
See also VC6091 Reading Rainbow.
1.National Parks 2.Rocky Mountain States 3.Animals - Prehistoric 4.Prehistoric Times
Digging up Dinosaurs - Aliki
560, P, 29, CS, GPN -RR #6, 1997
LaVar sets off to explore the mystery surrounding the life and death of dinosaurs.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Archeology 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Digging Up Dinosaurs/Liang's Magic Paintbrush
P-I, 60, C, ITV, 1984
"Digging Up Dinosaurs" is a story about excavating for dinosaur fossils (see also
VC7301). "Liang and the Magic Paintbrush" tells about living in Chinatown, New York.
1.General 2.READING RAINBOW
Dinky Hocker
100, I-J, 30, C, Coronet, 1979
Dinky's mother is too involved with volunteer work at a drug center to notice that her
own daughter is "hooked" - not on drugs, but on food. When Dinky makes a desperate
attempt to gain her mother's attention, we and Mrs. Hocker are reminded that charity
truly does begin at home.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Personal Health 3.General
Dinopark tycoon - MECC Training Video
330, P-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Students must use math, economics, business, and science skills to build successful
dinosaur theme parks from the ground up--or they'll face financial extinction. MECC
training video (MAC).
1.Economics, General 2.Computers/technology 3.General
Dinosaur
560, I-J, 14, CS, Pyramid, 1980
Using clay animation and humor, a fifth grader earns the respect of his unruly classmates
with his knowledge of pre-history. Cast of characters include Brachiosaurus, Diploducus,
Ankylosaurus, and Tryannosaurus Rex.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.Animals - Prehistoric
Dinosaur!
560, P-I, 60, C, Guidance, 1985
Looks at the largest creatures ever to inhabit the earth: Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex,
Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus. Leaves no stone unturned in the quest for answers to the
mysteries that fascinate everyone about the prehistoric giants.
Dinosaur
560, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Watch paleontologists piece together the facts behind these real-life monsters. Students
experience the process of discovery, digging, reconstruction, and the realization of what
dinosaurs might actually have looked like.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Prehistoric Times 3.Eyewitness
Dinosaur who wondered who he was
560, P-I, 13, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1976
Once, a very long time ago, there was a little creature named Diplodocus, who had a lot
to learn about the world and himself. Learning fast, he saves himself and his friends
Stegosaur, Brontosaur and Pteradactyl from the terrible Allosaur in the swamp.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Prehistoric Times
Dinosaurs: Age of the terrible lizard
560, I-J, 7, CS, EBEC, 1970
A humorous, animated, but thoroughly factual account of the Dinosaur Age. Presents
pertinent information with a light-hearted touch that students will understand and
remember - major types of dinosaurs, behavior characteristics, etc.
Dinosaurs on earth: Then...and now
560, I-S, 25, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Students take an animated journey from the birth of the solar system to the recent
discovery of the fossil of Utahraptor. View paleontologists working with fossils to
reconstruct what dinosaurs looked like. Visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park to see
similarities between dinosaurs and ordinary animals.
Dinosaurs: The terrible lizards (Rev.)
560, P-J, 10, CS, Aims, 1987
Vivid special effects, dimensional models moving in miniature sets bring the age of the
dinosaurs to realistic life. An overview of what these animals looked like, what they ate
and how they lived and died.
Dinosaurs: The terrible lizards
560, I-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1976
Surveys the variety of life during the Age of Reptiles, explores the methods
paleontologists use to excavate an actual dinosaur dig, and shows how a dinosaur
skeleton is assembled and reconstructed for museum display.
Dinosaurs, Those Big Boneheads! (Bill Nye)
560, P-J, 49, CS, Disney, 1993
There are serious and funny bones to pick on location in Utah and Colorado, searching
out the reasons behind the sudden demise of dinosaurs. Learn how fossils tell us how
much dinosaurs weighed and how fast they ran. A simple in-home experiment even
demonstrates how to make a fossil.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.Animals - Prehistoric 3.Bill Nye
Dinosaurs and Other Creature Features
560, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Travel back with Spin to the days of raging raptors and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Also features creatures who are still slithering around today.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Prehistoric Times 4.Really Wild Animals
Discovering dark and light
740, I-A, 18, CS, BFA, 1965
Presents the concept of value - variation in dark and light. Explains how value can be
either a natural part of an object or the way light strikes an object. Compares paintings
and sculptures to indicate variations in value.
Discovering perspective (Rev. ed.)
740, I-A, 14, CS, BFA, 1979
Describes the techniques used to create perspective, such as position, graying colors,
varying detail, size and converging lines.
Discovering the cell
570, J-S, 28, CS, Nat. Geog., 1992
Animated tour of cell components and computer-generated three-dimensional images
highlight the cpncepts of one of life's basic building blocks.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - General
Discovering the USA
This incredible video takes your class almost everywhere in the United States, from the
quaint harbors of New England to the Alaskan wilderness!
1.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
Discovering Washington, D.C.
917.3, I-J, 23, CS, Film Ideas, 1986
Visit the historical monuments, the treasury, the museums, such as the Smithsonian, and
many other interesting places in Washington, D. C.
1.Middle Atlantic States 2.Washington, D.C.
Disney's beginning map skills series
912, P, 43, CS, Disney, 1981
Six filmstrips on video designed to introduce the basic skills needed to understand and
use maps and globes. Guide.
1.Maps and Globes
Disney's telling time program
520, P, 59, CS, Disney, 1981
Six filmstrips on video designed to introduce and reinforce basic time concepts. Skills
covered include: Telling time to the hour, half hour, and five minute intervals; computing
time that has passed; reading time in several ways and using a calendar.
1.Time 2.Time
Divide and conquer
940, J-A, 58, CS, NAVC, 1943
Shows the German invasion of Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium and France,
including the evacuation of the British forces at Dunkirk. b/w
1.World War II-1959 2.Europe 3.Germany 4.Europe, Western
Divided Union (1): Forward to Sumter
973.7, I-S, 52, CS, Upbeat, 1987
Examines the forces that pulled the nation apart. Encompasses the moral, economic,
social, racial, political, artistic, and international implications, as well as the what and
why.
1.Civil War
Divided Union (2): Bloody stalemate
973.7, I-S, 52, CS, Upbeat, 1987
Follows the war's early military skirmishes and the Emmancipation Proclamation.
Encompasses the moral, economic, social racial, political, artistic, and international
implications, as well as the what and why.
1.Civil War
Divided Union (3): High tide of the Confederacy
973.7, I-S, 52, CS, Upbeat, 1987
Studies military leadership and events that marked the turning point. Encompasses the
moral, economic, social, racial, political, artistic, and international implications, as well
as the what and why.
1.Civil War
Divided Union (4): Total war
973.7, P-J, 52, CS, Upbeat, 1987
Examines the role of the African Americans in the war, how the war affected daily life
and the impact of new technology. Encompasses the moral, economic, social, political,
artistic, and international implications, as well as the what and why.
1.Civil War
Divided Union (5): Conclusion at Appomattox
973.7, I-S, 52, CS, Upbeat, 1987
Looks at the final battles, the peace and Lincoln's assassination. Encompasses the moral,
economic, social, racial, political, artistic, and international implications, as well as the
what and why.
1.Civil War
Divided Union: Forward to Sumter, The
In the North, Abraham Lincoln was gaining popularity and industrialization was
improving productivity. In the South, the cotton gin was changing the farming lifestyle
and rumors of secession were rampant. Slavery, westward expansion, and abolitionist
speeches raised tensions, and on April 12, 1861, the fateful shot was fired at Fort Sumter.
This video tells how the Civil War was ignited.
1.Civil War
Division (Rev. ed.)
510, P, 13, CS, Journal, 1987
Students see division illustrated when children in a gym class divide into groups. By
using graphics and live-action examples, the program illustrates other concepts about
division--it is the opposite of multiplication, it is repeated subtraction, and we see the
roles of zero and one.
DNA: Laboratory of life
570, J-S, 21, CS, Nat. Geog., 1985
Examines DNA and shows ways in which scientists are manipulating it to make products
and organisms. View DNA's double helical form and how scientists can cut DNA into
fragments and separate the particular gene they wish to study. Discusses ways genetically
engineered drugs can change the treatment of heart attacks as well as benefits to
agriculture from the use of recombinant DNA technology.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - Microbiology
Patrick
800, P, 35, CS, E.C.Films, 1988
Includes: Doctor De Soto, Curious George Rides a Bike, The Hat and Patrick.
1.General
Dog
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Track the transformation of these wild pack animals into today's popular and loyal pets.
Discover the wolf connections that give dogs their hunting, courting, mating, and social
traits, and find out what a dog's life is really all about.
1.Animals - Pet 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Biology - Evolution 4.Eyewitness
Doing something nice
100, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Explains that the reward of doing a favor is that good feeling of knowing that someone's
been made happy. From the Most Important Person-Getting Along With Others Series.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General
Dolphin talk
590, I-J, 14, CS, Nat. Geog., 1986
In a Hawaiian marine lab, scientists are determining whether dolphins have the ability to
acquire language. Tests include investigating the dolphins' ability to respond to words in
sentences.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Marine 4.Listening/Communication
Dolphins: Our friends from the sea
590, P-I, 13, CS, Aims, 1985
An animated sequence illustrates the properties that make a dolphin a mammal: breathing
air, giving birth to live "calves", and nursing their young. Live action shows dolphins
being trained with whistles, hand signals, and rewards.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - Marine 3.Animals - General 4.Oceanography
Donald in Mathmagic Land
510, P-A, 26, CS, Disney, 1960
Donald Duck participates in a remarkable adventure in Mathmagic Land where the
ancient Greeks tell him about some of their basic mathematic principles. In successive
sequences, Donald discovers that mathematics enters almost every phase of daily life.
1.General
Donald's fire survival plan (Rev.)
614.8, P-S, 11, CS, Disney, 1987
Walt Disney and Donald Duck show the need for a fire escape plan for each home, what
such a plan consists of, and how to carry out the plan.
1.General 2.Safety - Fire 3.Safety - Home and school
Doughnuts, The
800, I, 26, C, Weston Woods, 1964
Homer Price, America's favorite 10-year-old, is up to his ears in doughnuts, thanks to a
doughnut machine gone berserk.
1.General
Down on the farm: Yesterday and today
630, P-I, 18, C, Rainbow, 1987
A living history museum, the Wentz farm, operated now as it was in the 18th century, is
compared with the modern Merrymead farm. Today's techniques greatly reduce farm
labor and increase productivity, showing the effects of change on communities.
1.Animals - Farm 2.Farm life
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
800, J-A, 113, CS, MGM/UA, 1939
As part of an experiment to separate the good and bad sides of men's souls, Dr. Harry
Jekyll drinks his own potion and turns into Mr. Hyde, his evil self. When his fiancee is
taken abroad, the lonely Jekyll turns to Hyde for release. He ensnares a pretty barmaid
and keeps her virtually a prisoner. Hyde soon begins to overpower Jekyll, and the doctor
becomes trapped in a vortex of cruelty and murder.
1.General
Green eggs and ham
800, P, 49, CS, E.C.Films, 1989
Includes: Cat in the Hat - the madcap mischief maker who entertains two children on a
rainy day; Sneetches - strange creatures who judge their fellow Sneetches by whether or
not they have stars on their bellies; The Zax - two stubborn fellows who absolutely refuse
to step aside for each other; Green Eggs and Ham - with the wiley Sam-I-Am who
entreats everyone to try his favorite dish.
1.General
How the Grinch stole Christmas
800, PI, 48, C, Xerox, 1982
Includes: Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
1.General
Dragon over the hill
800, P-J, 8, CS, Aims, 1977
Two blacksmith brothers, certain that there must be a dragon on the other side of their
mountain, quakingly arm themselves to meet him. A wordless film with glinting metal-
sculpture animation.
1.General
Draw Squad
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
007528 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE A
007529 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE B
007530 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE C
007531 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE D
007532 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE E
007533 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE F
007534 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE G
007535 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE H
007536 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE I
007537 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE J
007538 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE K
007539 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE L
007540 DRAW SQUAD: TAPE M
007
Draw Squad: Escape of the Twinkies!
740, P-I, 40, CS, Bridgestone, 1989
Super Twinkie comes to the rescue as Billy Bob and Martha Jane escape the grocery
store! Captain Mark beams into student drawings from all over the world. Other drawing
adventures include...The Volcano, a radical Draw Squad Banner, and two cartoon faces.
Turn on your imagination, grab your paper and pencil...LET'S DRAW!
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Draw Squad
Draw Squad: Moonbot's Birthday Party
Moonbot and friends Draw Squad, Pigusis and Super Twinkie catch a ride on the moon
shuttle! Other drawing adventures include: Draw a million flying saucers contest, Pencil
Launch, The ultimate UFO, a cartoon "camel creature" and Secret City using two-point
perspective.
Draw Squad: Pigusis Goes on a Diet
Draw Squad's winged pig Pigusis decides to go on a milkshake diet. Captain Mark beams
into Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Other drawings include a super cool
observatory, the planet Saturn, Unibear, a high-tech rocket flown by Marty Martian and
more!
Draw Squad: Tape A
740, P-J, 60, CS, New Mark Kistler, 1995
Lesson 1 - Introduction to foreshortening. Achievement Club - Termite. Lesson 2 Introduction to surface. Achievement club - Super Termite. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape B
Lesson 3 - Introduction to shading. Achievement Club - Hippo. Lesson 4 - Introduction to
shadows. Achievement Club - Paradise. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape C
Lesson 5 - Introduction to density. Achievement club - Aardvark. Lesson 6 - Introduction
to contour lines. Achievement club - Positive mental attitude. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape D
Lesson 7 - Introduction to overlapping. Achievement club - Rhino. Lesson 8 Introduction to size. Achievement club - Super Rhino. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape E
Lesson 9 - Intro. to contour. Achievement club - Super Aardvark. Lesson 10 - Positive
attitude. Achievement club - Super round wedding cake. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape F
Lesson 11 - Intermediate foreshortening. Achievement club - Army Ant. Lesson 12 Intermediate surface. Achievement club - Anteater. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape G
Lesson 13 - Intermediate size. Achievement club - Red ant. Lesson 14 - Intermediate
shading. Achievement club - L Club. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape H
Lesson 15 - Intermediate shadows. Achievement club - Red pencil. Lesson 16 Intermediate overlapping. Achievement club - Pencil. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape I
Lesson 17 - Intermediate contour. Achievement club - Radical row boat. Lesson 18 Intermediate density. Achievement club - Radical row boat. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape J
Lesson 19 - Extras. Achievement club - Thickness. Lesson 20 - Intermediate review.
Achievement club - Awesome Airplane #1. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape K
Lesson 21 - Advanced foreshortening. Achievement club - Awesome airplane #3. Lesson
22 - Advanced surface. Achievement club - Awesome airplane #5. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape L
Lesson 23 - Advanced size. Achievement club - Awesome airplane #7. Lesson 24 Advanced size. Achievement club - Hairy Scary. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape M
Lesson 25 - Advanced shadows. Achievement club - Secret City II. Lesson 26 Advanced overlapping. Achievement club - Surface lines. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape N
Lesson 27 - Advanced contour. Achievement club - Pencil #1. Lesson 28 - Density.
Achievement club - Pencil #3. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape O
Lesson 29 - Daily Practice. Achievement club - Pencil #5. Lesson 30 - Advanced review.
Achievement club - Pencil # 7. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape P
Lesson 31 - Direction 1 and 7. Achievement club - Puff cloud. Lesson 32 Foreshortening. Achievement club - shading. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape Q
Lesson 33 - Overlapping. Achievement club - Secret City. Lesson 34 - One point
perspective. Achievement club - 3-D name. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape R
Lesson 35 - Alignment. Achievement club - termite. Lesson 36 - 2-point perspective.
Achievement club - Hippo II. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape S
Lesson 37 - Extras. Lesson 38 - Extras. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape T
Lesson 39 - Extras. Lesson 40 - Extras. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape U
Lesson 41 - Secret building. Lesson 42- Secret City. (Draw Squad)
Draw Squad: Tape V
Lesson 43 - Secret planet. Lesson 44 - Secret universe. (Draw Squad)
Dreams of flight: In the beginning
620, I-J, 48, C, Upbeat, 1994
Relive history with Wilbur and Orville Wright. Ride alongside heroic World War I pilots.
Experience the thrills of early barnstormers. Fly with Charles Lindberg across the
Atlantic. From the Smithsonian collection.
1.General 2.Transportation 3.World War I-1939
Drop of blood, A
610, I-J, 16, CS, Clearvue, 1986
Using a blend of live action and animation, the film explains the four main blood types,
red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets, fibrin, scabs, the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries,
blood pressure, amounts of blood in persons of different sizes, blood transfusions, blood
banks, and the body's replacement of blood.
1.Physiology - General 2.Biology - Microbiology
Dropping out: Time, money and dreams
100, I-J, 18, C, Filmfair, 1988
Invites the audience to think about their dreams for the future. What kind of job will they
have? What will they do with their time and money? Without lecturing or directly
challenging the audience, the film leads them through events that combine to make a
compelling argument for staying in school.
1.General 2.Life Decisions 3.Home and Family
Drug scene
612.6, JS, 17, C, Aims, 1971
Provides information intended to stop drug experimentation. Compares the affect of
pollution on environment with that of drug abuse to the human system. Presents teenage
ex-drug users who tell about their experiences.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Values clarification 3.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 4.General
Drugs, your friends, and you: Handling peer pressure
612.6, I-J, 24, CS, Sunburst, 1988
Designed to give young people tools to resist the temptation to "get high" with their
friends. It presents realistic dramatic situations, along with useful information about
assertive behavior.
1.Life Decisions 2.Smoking
Ducks
630, P, 7, CS, Aims, 1968
Over a series of still photographs, the narrator introduces the subject-ducks on a farm-and
the words which will appear. Then to the tune of a lively song, motion picture scenes of
ducks are shown with words superimposed.
1.Animals - Farm 2.Animals - Birds 3.Farm life
Dunes
550, J-A, 8, CS, BFA, 1968
Dunes is a poet's eyeview of desert wilderness portrayed in striking visual imagery.
Among the imagery: a sunrise blazing over barren desert sand dunes; a sidewinder
leaving eerie waves in its wake; grass and tumbleweeds dancing in the wind.
1.Southwestern States 2.Biomes
Dwight D. Eisenhower: From soldier to president
921, IJ, 19, C, Aims, 1974
Uses newsreel footage and photographs to show Gen. Eisenhower's irregular ascent to
military power and popular success. Describes his rise to the presidency over his
opponents and recounts his resolution of the Korean conflict.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.World War II-1959
Dwight D. Eisenhower: the Presidential Years
921, IJ, 19, C, Aims, 1974
Upon becoming President in 1953, he was soon dealing with the problems caused by
opposition to school desegregation. Sen. McCarthy's accusations of communism
increased and Eisenhower called for fairness and decency.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.World War II-1959 3.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's
Eagle has landed
620, I-A, 27, CS, Kodak, 1970
A documentary film of man's first journey to the moon. Produced by NASA as the
official story of the Apollo XI mission, the film contains thrilling movie footage taken by
astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins.
1.Space Science
Ear Ye, Hear Ye (Listening to Learn Series)
610, P-I, 13, CS, Film Ideas, Inc., 1999
Age appropriate vignettes assisted by animated examples help children understand how
sound is captured by the outer ear and interpreted by the brain. Throughout the video
exercises teach children the importance of sound.
1.Sound 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Human body
Early gold seekers
979.4, I-J, 15, CS, Stanton, 1982
Dramatizes the rush to California in 1848-49 by gold seekers from all over the globe.
Shows the various techniques and tools.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.California 3.California
Ears: Have you heard the latest
610, I-J, 11, CS, Coronet, 1981
Traces sound waves through the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear to the brain.
Describes how to protect ears from punctures, hearing loss and disease.
1.Physiology - General 2.Sound
Earth Cycles and Ecosystems
570, I-J, 15, CS, Aims Multimedia, 1992
Students take part in activities that demonstrate how all parts of nature are connected to
each other. Students help scientists tag monarch butterflies.
1.Earth Science - General 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL 3.Biology - Ecology
Earth: Its atmosphere (Rev.)
550, I-S, 9, CS, Coronet, 1982
Between the blackness of space and the surface of our planet is a protective covering:
layered atmosphere. In its lower part (troposphere) occur the air movements that create
weather. Orbiting satellites provide photographs and use computers to assemble and
analyze data rapidly.
1.Astronomy 2.Air and The Atmosphere 3.Earth Science - General
Earth: Man's Home
910, P, 10, CS, EBEC, 1970
Explains that air, food, water and a certain temperature range are essential to man's
survival. Discusses reasons why some areas of the earth's surface are more densely
populated than others.
1.General 2.Maps and Globes 3.Earth Science - General
Earth, The
520, P-I, 11, CS, Stanton, 1983
Discusses how important earth's size and distance from the sun are in making our planet
hospitable to life. The earth is a lively planet, where numerous geologic processes cause
show but relentless changes.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Astronomy
Earthquakes and volcanoes (Rev. ed.)
550, I-J, 14, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1975
Wherever the earth has been folded up into mountains, cracks may appear in the crust.
When blocks of earth move along these cracks, or faults, earthquakes may occur. The
same forces may also cause melted rock deep below the surface to erupt.
Earthquakes: Exploring earth's restless crust
550, J-A, 22, CS, EBEC, 1983
Examines the research being conducted to study earthquake activity, to predict dangerous
tremors, and to minimize the damage and loss of life wrought by powerful and
frightening geologic events.
Earthquakes: Our restless planet
550, I-J, 22, CS, Rainbow, 1995
Information on the parts of the earth's crust, faults in the crust, what causes the movement
of the earth's plates, seismic waves which move outward in all directions, and finally the
efforts of scientists to monitor and forecast earthquakes.
Earth's Atmosphere
550, I-A, 14, CS, Coronet, 1985
How does the earth's protective shell of gasses affect life and how have living things
drastically altered our atmosphere? This film explores the unique composition of the
earth's atmosphere by comparing it with that of the other planets and shows how
technological advances have helped scientists to explore the upper atmosphere.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Astronomy 3.Air and The Atmosphere
Earth's Atmosphere
550, I-A, 14, CS, Coronet, 1986
How does the earth's protective shell of gasses affect life and how have living things
drastically altered our atmosphere? This film explores the unique composition of the
earth's atmosphere by comparing it with that of other planets and shows how
technological advances have helped scientists to explore the upper atmosphere.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Astronomy 3.Air and The Atmosphere 4.Bilingual Education
Earthworms
590, P-I, 11, CS, Stanton, 1981
Reveals the interesting activities of one of nature's most industrious and beneficial
animals - the earthworm. Shows how to conduct simple "worm experiments".
1.Animals - General
Life in an Eastern Seaport Town 1870
973.8, IJ, 17, C, Aims, 1976
Uses a story about an incident in the life of a family to illustrate daily life in a seaport.
Shows ships, shipbuilding, sail making and rope making, along with homes and common
objects.
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Northeastern States 4.Had You Lived Then
Eat, Drink and be Wary (Rev.)
610, J-S, 21, CS, Churchill, 1975
A critical examination of our eating habits, of nutritional losses in food processing, of
food additives, and of the role of food manufacturers in changing our diets.
1.Foods and Nutrition 2.Bilingual Education
Echoes of our past: California Native Americans
970.1, I-J, 30, C, 100% Productions, 1994
Describes ancient life-styles of California Indians of the coastal, desert, and SierraCentral Valley regions and how they traded with each other. Visits a reconstructed
Miwok village and reenacts their daily life--grinding acorns, fishing, farming and
dancing. Relates Indian religions beliefs and Calif. Indian language.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.California 4.California
Ecosystem - network of life
570, J-S, 11, CS, BFA, 1972
This film explores the interactions that take place between living things, and between
organisms and the physical elements in their environment. Interactions within the
ecosystem are related to energy transformations and to energy loss to the system.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Biology - General
Ecosystems: Nature in balance
570, I-J, 23, C, Aims, 1993
Shows students the delicate state of balance that exists for all ecosystems. Ecosystems
ranging in size from an aquarium to a pond are examined, as well as the materials of an
ecosystem.
1.Biology - Ecology
Ed: The Orphan Elephant
590, K-J, 15, CS, Altschul, 1994
Habits of elephants are revealed as we follow a herd in Kenya and the plight of a 5
month-old whose mother is killed by poachers.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Africa 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Animals - General
Edison: The Wizard of Light
I-J, 54, Nest, 1998
1893, W. Orange, New Jersey...Thomas Edison is obsessed by a vision: "What if I could
do for the eye what my favorite invention, the phonograph, does for the ear?" Edison's
prototype, the "kinetoscope," is jostled by Jack, a scruffy twelve-year-old who crashes
into the lab while fleeing a truant officer.
1.Scientists 2.Light and Color 3.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV 4.Inventions
Effective Writing: Getting ideas to write about
400, I-S, 11, CS, Coronet, 1983
While Hilda and Bernie wait for the legendary "bolt from the blue" to give them an idea
for something to write about, the narrator levels with them: Ideas don't usually come on
their own--they must be met halfway.
1.General 2.Creative Writing 3.Writing
Effective Writing: Sentence sense
400, J-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1976
Morgan can't play in the big game unless he improves his sentence writing skills. The
coach shows Morgan some of the fundamentals of sentence writing, using sentences from
such writers as Jefferson, Twain, Dickens and Churchill as models.
1.General 2.Grammar 3.Creative Writing 4.Writing
Effective Writing: The specific is terrific (2nd. Ed.)
400, I-S, 9, CS, Coronet, 1983
Simon Pie's colorless letter and Brad Tacky's blandly written term paper demonstrate the
problem that general statements fail to create specific images. When a helpful narrator
shows how to make nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs work effectively, the boys learn
that the specific really is terrific!
Egg becomes a chick
Shows how a teacher and two students use drawings by children and microscopic scenes
to aid them in sharing questions, ideas and information about chicken eggs from
fertilization to hatching.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Farm
Egypt: Past and present
960, I-A, 13, CS, Lucerne, 1983
Today's Egypt retains many of the features of its ancient past, but it is also a modern
nation, growing rapidly, and attempting to cope with the problems of the present.
1.Egypt 2.Egypt
Egypt: Quest for eternity
930, I-A, 60, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious
monuments the world has ever seen. Explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where
kings and queens are buried. Join Egyptologists as they unravel and interpret the riddles
of Egypt's intriguing past.
Einstein: Light to the Power of 2
921, I-J, 55, Nest, 1997
Toward the end of a brillant career in 1953, Albert Einstein was as famous a media figure
as he was a scholar and physicist at Princeton. A highly unlikely meeting of minds occurs
when the wildhaired academic helps young Lannie, a twelve-year-old African-American
girl, whose poor grades in school are due to her teacher's prejudice.
1.Scientists 2.Physiology - General 3.Minority Studies
Electing a President: The Process
This video covers presidential qualifications, the electoral college, political parties,
conventions, campaigns, and more.
Electing the president
350, J-S, 30, CS, EBEC, 1983
Describes the steps that lead to the election of the president every four years, from the
state-organized caucus or primary to Inauguration Day. Traces the evolution and function
of the electoral system and the objectives of the national conventions.
1.Patriotic Symbols
Electric Grandmother
800, I-J, 49, CS, LCA, 1982
Relates the story of a father and his three children who lose their wife and mother. A
mysterious helicopter delivers a perfect grandmother made to their exact specifications,
and from there an amazing fantasy world takes off. From Ray Bradbury's story.
Electrical circuits: You can do it!
530, I-J, 12, CS, EBEC, 1986
Static electricity jumps; current electricity flows. Good conductors yield to a flow of
electrons; bad conductors resist it. Using language from everyday speech and examples
from everyday life, this film demystifies electricity, helping young viewers understand
how it works and how it's generated.
1.Electricity and Magnetism
Electrical current and magnetism
530, I-J, 19, CS, AIMS, 1991
Through several simple experiments, the basic principles of electromagnetism are
explored. Electromagnets are compared and contrasted with permanent magnets using a
compass and a magnetized copper wire, and using iron filings, a bar magnet, and a
magnetized coil to show the lines of force.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.Physics - General
Electricity
Learn about positive and negative charges, the flow of electrical current and open/closed
circuits. Explore terms such as voltage, amps and ohms, and the roles of conductors and
insulators. Find out why getting a shock from your carpet is like being zapped by a mini
lightening bolt.
Electromagnetic Energy
Discover that electromagnetic energy travels in waves through space and can also move
through solid materials. Learn that the size of the waves determines their position in the
electromagnetic spectrum as well as how much energy they contain.
1.Energy in Action 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Energy and Matter
Elementary electricity
530, I-J, 23, C, Nat. Geog., 1993
Travel back in time to explore Thomas Edison's laboratory and see how the inventor
pieced together principles such as conductivity, circuits and magnetism to create a
working incandescant light. Discover how much our world depends on electric power.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.Inventions
Elementary Math: Video 1
008553 510, K-5, 87, EVR, 1996
A fully animated tutorial video covering patterns, measurement, addition, subtraction
(greater than and less than), money & time.
1.General 2.Measurement 3.Sets and Numbers 4.Arithmetic 5.Time
008554 510, K-5, 73, EVR, 1996
A fully animated tutorial video covering additon-subtraction, calendar, sums to 18, odd &
even, subtraction facts, place value, 2- & 3-digit addition/subtraction.
1.General
008555 510, K-5, 88, EVR, 1996
A fully animated tutorial video covering multiplication, division, multiplication tables.
008556 510, K-5, 80, EVR, 1996
A fully animated tutorial video covering multiplying with 2-digit fractions, adding &
subtracting fractions, understanding decimals, metric measurement.
1.General 2.Arithmetic 3.Decimals 4.Metric System
Elements, Compounds, and Atoms
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
Elements, compounds, and atoms are necessary parts of our daily environment; they
shape the world in which we live. This video closely examines different types of matter
such as elements and compounds. In addition, it explores the basic structure of the atom.
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
When elements - substances that are the purest forms of matter - are combined into
mixtures, compounds and solutions, the possibilities are limitless. See how the
combinations make up the world in which we live. Explore the properties of elements, as
well as concepts such as chemical bonding and heterogeneous/homogeneous mixtures.
See how the ingredients of a mixture can be separated.
Elephant
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Through war, pageantry, agriculture, and exploration, trace the impressive history of the
greatest mammal to walk the Earth. Includes its endangered state.
Elephant Eats, Penguin Eats: Nouns
400, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1972
Presents both orally and visually words selected from commonly used vocabulary lists for
primary readers. Engages rhyme and music to create patterns that aid in retention of the
words. From the Reading Motivation Series.
1.Grammar 2.General
Elephants
590, K-I, 5, CS, Phoenix, 1991
With trumpeting cries and lumbering strides, elephants come thundering across the grassy
plains, big ears flapping, and trunks swinging. Even when they are not splashing in the
mud or rubbing against a tree, elephants are fun to watch.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Zoo 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Elijah Muhammad
Tells the story of Elijah Muhammad, Black religious leader. Closed captioned. Black
Americans of achievement.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Closed Captioned 5.Black Americans of Achievement
Elisabeth and the marsh mystery
800, I-J, 21, C, Univ. of Ill., 1977
When a strange sound is heard in the marsh, Elisabeth sets out to investigate with the
help of her father and a friend, Stuart. They discover a large, exotic bird from another
part of the world and plan to return it to its natural environment.
Elizabeth: Queen who shaped an age
921, J-A, 27, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1971
Presents the accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth I in making England the richest and
most powerful nation in the world.
1.Europe 2.England/UK 3.Others
Ellison machine maintenance
370, T, 11, CS, Ellison, 1991
To aid you in keeping your Ellison letter machine in tip-top condition.
1.In-Service
Ellison workshop
370, T, 57, CS, Ellison, 1991
Learn to use the Ellison die cutter's new ideas for language arts, math, arts and crafts,
bulletin boards and student awards.
1.In-Service
Elsa and her cubs
590, I-J, 25, CS, Benchmark, 1971
Photography of the actual events as they unfolded of the now famous story about Elsa the
lioness. Filming starts from the time the Adamsons found Elsa an orphaned cub, then
raised and taught her to hunt, until she, in turn had cubs born in the bush, which she
brought to the Adamsons.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animal Stories
Emily Dickinson
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about one of the greatest American poets of all time. Only seven of her poems
were published during her lifetime, but 2,000 were published after her death. Part of the
American Women of Achievement series.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Poets and Poetry
Emperor's new clothes
800, P, 28, CS, EBEC, 1971
Live-action version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale appeals to the strong feelings
youngsters have about hypocrisy. They will identify with the boy in the film who calls
out clearly to the crowd, "But he hasn't got anything on!"
1.General
Emperor's new clothes (Faerie Tale Theatre)
390, P-I, 60, CS, Upbeat, 1984
Two wily con-men arrive at the scene of an Emperor's fashion show. Recognizing a
sucker when they see one, the two plot to sell new clothes to the Emperor. The clothes
supposedly are invisible to all but the wise and worthy.
Encyclopedia Brown: Boy detective
800, P-I, 55, CS, Upbeat, 1989
The case of the missing time capsule. Idaville is celebrating its 100th birthday by opening
a time capsule left by the town founder. But before anyone can discover what riches it
contains, the capsule is stolen. Based on the stories by Donald Sobol.
1.General
Energy
530, J-S, 20, CS, Benchmark, 1990
Traces the changing biochemical forms that the sun's energy takes as it passes through
and makes possible all life on earth. Consists of 6 modules, each 3 to 5 minutes long.
Each module ends with a question for discussion and critial thinking.
1.Biology - General 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Energy and Matter
Energy Balance
550, I-A, 15, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1985
Atmospheric scientists consider the earth as a body that is in energy balance--receiving
energy and radiating it back. The study of glaciers holds some fascinating keys to earth's
amazing temperature history, while scenes of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens provide clues
as to what caused the last Ice Age.
1.Energy and Matter 2.Earth Science - General 3.Physical Change
Energy Balance
550, I-A, 15, CS, Coronet, 1985
Atmospheric scientists consider the earth as a body that is in energy balance--receiving
energy and radiating it back. The study of glaciers holds some fascinating keys to earth's
amazing temperature history, while scenes of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens provide clues
as to what caused the last Ice Age.
1.Energy and Matter 2.Earth Science - General 3.Physical Change 4.Bilingual Education
Energy: Potential & Kinetic
Students discover that kinetic energy is related to objects in motion while potential
energy is stored, just waiting to be put to use. Illustrations show how these states of
energy are related and how stored energy is converted to active energy and back again.
Learn the effect of gravity on an object's potential energy and how to measure the kinetic
energy of an object.
Energy Resources: Use & Conservation
Students learn that we can harvest the power of nature from a variety of sources all
around us: the sun, wind and water, the atom, energy stored in fossil fuels and the very
heat of the planet itself! Discover what life was like before people learned to harness
electrical energy and how life changed since. Learn why these powerful energy resources
are nonrenewable and in jeopardy of being used up as consumption continues to rise.
Energy seekers
530, I-S, 12, CS, Coronet, 1980
Offers a comprehensive survey of presesnt efforts and future promise of new energy
sources. Answers the question, "What are we doing to find additional energy?"
1.Energy and Matter 2.Physics - General
England in the Middle Ages
940, J-A, 30, CS, EBEC, 1982
Describes the main historical features and developments of the period between 1066 and
1453--including the Norman Invasion, the Peasants Revolt, the rise of the universities,
the 14th century religious revolts, the cultural achievements of the period, and the
Hundred Years' War.
1.England/UK 2.Medieval Times
Equivalent fractions (Lola May)
510, I-J, 13, C, United Learning, 1993
Meaning of equivalent fractions explained using geometric models. More abstract models
are used to find equivalent fractions and to multiply both numerator and denominator by
the same number.
1.General
Eruption of Mount St. Helens
550, I-A, 30, CS, Finley-Holiday, 1982
Following the enormous blast, the film crew staggered down the ruined slopes of Mt. St.
Helens. Blinded by ash and near death from exposure, they carried the most astonishing
footage ever taken of a volcanic eruption and its devastation. Included is the only
photographic sequence ever recorded of the instant a volcano blasted itself apart.
Escape From Warsaw
By Ian Serraillier - In 1940, when the Nazis invaded Warsaw, Joseph Balicki is taken
from his family. For two years, he struggles to escape and go home to Warsaw. Finally
and miraculously -- he makes it.
Escape to Witch Mountain
800, I-J, 94, C, Disney, 1982
From the book by Alexander Key. Two young orphans flee a ruthless millionaire who
seeks to exploit their super- natural powers for his own greedy purposes.
Escondido: A living history
979.4, I-A, 30, CS, Scott/Mirage, 1989
Using old photographs, interviews, stories, a battle re-enactment, and modern footage,
this film summarizes the history of Escondido. It highlights the native Indians, Battle of
San Pasqual, the beginning of the community, and historical buildings that can be visited
today.
1.California 2.Community Life
Europe Explores the Americas: Northern Voyages and Settlements
973.1, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1990
By the mid-1500's there was an expanded interest in the vast lands and natural resources
of America's interior. Chronicles the first French, English and Spanish attempts at
settlement in North America.
Europe Explores the Americas: Southern Voyages and Settlements
973.1, I-S, 16, CS, EBEC, 1990
Within one hundred years, the native peoples of Central and South America saw their
numbers decimated, their culture virtually destroyed, and their entire way of life
transformed by the Spanish conquistadors.
Everglades: conserving a balanced community (2nd ed.)
570, J-S, 12, CS, EBEC, 1988
The tour of the Everglades features aerial views of the cypress swamps, forests, and
prairies as well as closeups of birds, plants and resident alligators. The unique
environment nourishes plants and animals that exist nowhere else on earth, yet the
ecological balance of the Everglades is being threatened by the growing population and
industry in southern Florida.
1.Biomes 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Southern States
Every stone has a story
550, I-J, 20, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Join scientists and a rock hound to examine rocks and lead students in experiments to
determine the content and structure of rocks, minerals, and crystals. Millions-of-years-old
sedimentary rock from a canyon, ancient igneous rock from a volcanic plug, and
metamorphic rock from a cliff are just a few of the examinations.
1.Geology
Everyday Science: Discovering the Scientific Method
P-J, 20, CS, AGC, 2000
This video introduces students to the principles of science and scientific inquiry and helps
them learn how knowledge of science can increase their understanding of and
appreciation for their environment. It also demonstrates that science can be entertaining
and stimulating.
1.SCIENCE 2.General 3.Scientific Method
Everyone helps in a community (Rev. ed.)
330, P, 17, CS, Churchill, 1978
A community grows (in model) from a wilderness farm to a modern community. The
interdependence of people and the benefits of division of labor, as compared to a life on a
wilderness farm, are dramatized.
1.Community Life
Everyone's A Winner: Jog Walk
790, IJS, 17, C, S.D.County, 1974
Shows techniques of the jog walk for assessment and improvement of heart-lung
endurance in physical performance. Pictures other pertinent activities: running,
swimming, cycling, etc.
1.General
Everyone's A Winner: Push-Up...
790, IJS, 23, C, S.D.County, 1974
Defines muscular strength and endurance and illustrates how they can be assessed and
improved with exercises. Prescriptive teaching techniques are included.
1.General
Everyone's A Winner: Side-Step..
790, IJS, 14, C, S.D.County, 1974
Defines muscular strength and endurance and illustrates how they can be assessed and
improved with exercises. Prescriptive teaching techniques are included.
1.General
Everything is something (matter)
540, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1982
We discover that everything we see and feel is made up of particles so small that a grain
of sand contains millions of them--atoms. We learn how different atoms form materials
of differing qualities. Finally, we find "matter" is either solid, liquid or gas and all are
made from the tiny, but mighty, atom.
1.Physics - General 2.Energy and Matter 3.Chemistry
Exercise and rest film (2nd ed.)
610, P-I, 12, CS, Lucerne, 1983
Reassures children that exercise can be fun. That it's more than just pushups and jumping
jacks...it's all the fun things we do everyday.
1.Personal Health 2.Substance abuse catalog
Explaining matter: chemical change (2nd ed.)
540, I-J, 11, CS, EBEC, 1982
Computer-generated graphics and animation provide a basis for understanding how
molecules build up and break down in the process of chemical change. Explains the inner
structure of the atom, and shows viewers how the ability to predict chemical change
allows for the creation of new substances.
1.Chemistry
Exploring Energy
008334 530, 2-5, 15, ClueVue/U Learni, 1995
Students will learn about electronic, heat, chemical, and solar energy. Each form of
energy is examined and illustrated. Program also explains how some types of energy are
converted and used.
1.Energy and Matter 2.Heat and Friction 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Exploring Gravity and Motion
530, I-J, 17, CS, ClearVue, 1993
Promotes the exploration of gravity through demonstrations and hands-on
experimentation. Galileos's famous falling body experiment, and more.
1.Gravity 2.Force and Motion 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Exploring the Internet (1): Introduction
001.64, P-J, 10, CS, GPN, 1996
A "gee-whiz" look at all possible Internet uses. Several amazing capabilities of the
Internet shown during the program include a live discussion with a scientist in California.
Exploring the Internet (2): E-Mail
001.64, P-J, 10, CS, GPN, 1996
This program defines electronic mail through its similarities to regular mail. E-mail is
shown to be a fast and efficient means of getting together with other students whether
they be in the next room or around the world.
Exploring the Internet (3): Net surfing
001.64, P-J, 10, CS, GPN, 1996
Shows students other ways the Internet can be used - such as gathering data, finding
pictures and collecting sounds. This type of research is called "net surfing." It allows the
students to read from books in foreign libraries, capture weather forecasts, and watch
astronauts work in space.
Exploring Light and Color
530, I-J, 20, CS, ClearVue, 1993
Video is filled with demonstrations and easy-to-duplicate experiments. Students explore
uses of light and color. In addition, students will see how lasers, fiber optics and human
and animal eyes work.
1.Light and Color 2.Physics - General 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.Human body
Exploring Magnetism & Electricity
008581 530, P, 10, Media Guild, 1998
Bo and his classmate, Vincent, explores uses of electricity and characteritics of magnets.
Their curiousty about these two forms of energy lead to some lively experiments.
Selected vocabulary words are super imposed on the screen. Freeze frames appear at
intervals for review & discussion.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.Energy and Matter
Exploring our solar system
520, I-A, 15, CS, AIMS, 1995
Space photography, artwork, and three-dimensional models combine to present much
new information gained from recent space probes. Each planet's surface is described
along with its atmosphere, distance from the sun, temperature, rotation, and orbit.
Exploring Space: Moon and how it affects us
520, I-S, 18, CS, Coronet, 1978
Spectacular NASA footage of the Apollo 17 mission serves as setting for a broad survey
of our closest neighbor in space. Information is presented about the moon's physical
characteristics, its movements, its phases, and its effect on the earth.
Exploring space: solar system (2nd ed.)
520, I-S, 19, CS, Coronet, 1978
Demonstrates relative distances, size and positions of the planets through the use of a
unique model of the solar system. Presents information about the physical characteristics,
the periods of revolution and rotation and the orbit of each planet.
Eye: The inside story
610, J-S, 10, CS, Coronet, 1978
Uses a cow's eye to show the parts of the eye, including lens, pupil, iris, retina, cornea,
sclera, choroid, vitreous humor, and ciliary body. Explains the phenomenon of vision.
Eyes in the sky
520, I-A, 60, C, Upbeat, 1996
Explore how satellites serve human's needs--from tracking endangered species, to
providing us with a new understanding of the Earth's weather patterns, to serving as an
essential link in the new global telecommunications village.
1.Astronomy 2.Space Science 3.Meteorology 4.Communications
Ezra Jack Keats
921, P, 20, CS, Weston Woods,
In his NY studio, Keats discusses the experiences which have influenced his work as a
children's book illustrator. Film concludes with the motion picture adaptation of "A Letter
to Amy" demonstrating how the artist puts the colors and moods into his stories.
1.Authors and Their Works 2.General 3.Others 4.General
Fables
390, P-I, 18, CS, Upbeat, 1981
Includes a camel pirouetting through the desert, an apple tree that looks suspiciously like
a wolf, and others provide an unexpected moral.
Fables
Arnold Lobel wrote "Fables" in reaction to what he felt were the unnecessarily harsh and
moralistic fables of Aesop. Seven of these tales make up the program. Each fable,
featuring animals in very human situations, is told with humor and gentleness. Whether it
is about an intrepid mouse, a pedantic elephant or an obdurate crocodile, every story
explores our strengths and foibles.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Bilingual Education
Factoring I #7 (Power of Algebra Series)
008591 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Terms defined in this unit include: constant, factor, multiple, prime factor, divisor, the
degree of polynomial, & quadratic equation. Polynominals & the techniques for
factoring.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.Power of Algebra Series
Factoring II #8 (Power of Algebra Series)
008592 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
A fighter pilot with the Air National Guard describes how algebra formulas he studied in
junior high & high school have helped him prepare for a career in aviation. Class lessons
help students use common factors to solve complex quadratic equations.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.CAREER EDUCATION 3.Power of Algebra Series
Fall of Freddie the leaf (Leo Buscaglia)
100, P-A, 17, CS, Aims, 1986
Leo Buscaglia dedicates his story to all children who have ever suffered a permanent
loss, and to the grownups who could not find a way to explain it.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Death and Dying 4.General
Families: Alike And Different
300, P, 15, CS, Churchill, 1976
This introductory film presents the families and settings in which they live. Shows each
child at home, playing in the neighborhood and enjoying a family gathering.
1.Home and School
Families are different and alike (2nd ed.)
300, P, 14, CS, Coronet, 1988
Theresa's family, Bill's family and Jimmy's family are different in size, in how and where
they live, and in their backgrounds. But they are alike in important ways - they all need a
place to live, food to eat, rules, and time to be together.
1.Home and School
Families of the world, Italy
914, I-S, 20, CS, Journal, 1984
Presents a visit to Italy, showing some of the trades practiced, geography and ancient
history of Italy, the riches of the Renaissance, and the educational system. Shows how the
closeness of Italian families is the foundation of the Italian way of life.
1.Italy 2.Europe, Western 3.Europe
Families of the world: Japan
915, I-J, 16, CS, Nat. Geog., 1987
Twelve-year-old Yoshiko Matsuda lives in Sakaiminato, a major fishing port on the west
coast of Japan. Meet Yoshiko and her family and learn about life in this island nation,
where the modern and the traditional mix in everyday life.
1.Japan
Family economics
330, P-I, 18, CS, Filmfair, 1988
When Julia has an accident that damages her bicycle, she decides that this is the time to
get the new bike she's been wanting. Unfortunately, her plans meet reality in the form of
her parents, who explain how families have to decide what things they must have and
then they can decide how to spend any money that is left over.
1.Economics, General 2.Consumer Education 3.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter
Fantastic Food Pyramid
The new, FDA-approved food pyramid promises better health for this generation.
Students find out why grains are such an essential part of a healthy diet, how to identify
low-fat dairy foods, when to eat meat and nuts, and much more.
1.Human body 2.Foods and Nutrition
Farming the San Joaquin
008322 979.4, 3, 14, 100% Educational, 1992
Covers the natural and man made elements that make the San Joaquin Valley one of the
world's most prolific agricultural areas. Shows operation of field and tree crops,
livestock, fish farming and scenes of the extensive irrigation system. Explains the
spreading of chemicals and fertilizer by tractor and cropduster, the use of both high tech
farm equipment and farm workers in producing and processing crops.
1.California 2.Farm life
Farmyard babies (Rev.)
630, P, 8, CS, Coronet, 1978
Tells how Molly, the farm dog, searches for the most beautful barnyard baby, inspecting
kittens, lambs, turkeys, piglets, goats, goslings, chicks, calves and colts.
1.Animals - Farm 2.Animals - General 3.Farm life
Farmyard Friends
590, P-I, 45, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Spin shows how a farmyard reunion could include everything from horses and cows to
warthogs and zebras. Learn that some people take care of tame animals, and others make
a special effort to protect creatures in the wild (koalas, pandas, and rhinos).
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Farm 3.Farm life 4.Really Wild Animals
Fast food: What's in it for you?
610, I-S, 17, C, SVE, 1988
Tongue-in-cheek story of 11 and 16 year olds learning the connection between the foods
they eat and a healthy body. Reveals the high fat, cholesterol, and sugar levels in some
foods, and how to make better choices at their favorite fast food hangout, as well as at
home.
Fast forward future
610, IJ, C, NAVC, 1988
When three elementary students enter a mysterious portal in the school library, they
discover the Fast Forward Future machine which allows the youngsters to peer into the
future and see what will happen if they use drugs and what will happen if they remain
drug free.
1.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 2.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 3.Substance abuse catalog
Federalism
Students recognize that the strength of our nation lies in a careful balance of power
between federal and state governments.
Ferdinand and Isabella
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Remembered for their contributions to the arts and humanities and for their efforts to
bring unity to Spain, they are also known for their controversial history. Isabella's fervent
desires became the edict for the Spanish Inquisition, while both of their tactical skills
helped extend Spain's power and influence. Part of the Hispanic and Latin American
Heritage series.
1.Europe, Western 2.Others 3.Europe 4.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Fiber optics
530, I-H, 20, C, Handel, 1987
Another scientific revolution is brought upon us by a glass fiber thinner than a human
hair. It plays an important role in voice and data transmissions. The light bending
property of optical fibers has led to new applications in many fields.
1.Light and Color 2.Physics - General
Fibonacci and prime numbers
510, J-S, 20, CS, Journal, 1988
In the year 1202 Fibonacci began to study a mathematical problem dealing with the
geometrical increase of two theoretical rabbits. His investigation led him to discover a
special pattern of numbers known as the "Fibonacci Sequence". Viewers will learn how
this sequence of numbers and other number patterns occur in nature. Video also defines
and describes prime numbers. This segment leads to a discussion of odd and even
integers.
Field Trip to Yesterday: Colonial Times
3-8, 22, Sunburst, 1998
Takes kids on journey back to Colonial America to show life as it was lived in the
original thirteen colonies. Shot at historic restorations in York, ME; Philipsburg Manor,
NY; Philadelphia: and Colonial Williamsburg. Program interviews "Colonists" at each
site so viewers can explore the similarities and differences in lifestyle in each colony.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Colonial period
Field Trip to Yesterday: Historic Philadelphia
3-8, 22, Sunburst, 1998
Listen in as "Benjamin Franklin" describes what really went on "behind closed doors" as
our founding fathers hammered out the Constitution and the Declaration of
Independence. Tour historic Philadelphia, making stops at Carpenter's Hall,
Independence Hall, and Congress Hall. The combination of factual and anecdotal
information makes your visit to historic Philadelphia one your students will never forget.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Colonial period 3.Constitution 4.Others
Field Trip to Yesterday: Plimoth Plantation
3-8, 25, Sunburst, 1998
Take students on a journey back to Pilmoth Plantation to see life as it was lived by the
Pilgrims who settled there in 1620. Shot on location in Plymouth, MA, peer hosts
interview "Pilgrims" going about their daily lives. Viewers can compare life in early
America with life today.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Colonial period
Fighting for freedom
973.3, IJ, 18, C, Aims, 1967
Describes the hardships endured by Washington and his army. Reviews Washington's
capture of Trenton, the British surrender at Saratoga, France's entry into the war and the
battle with Cornwallis at Yorktown.
Finding the main idea
Helps students understand that good reading comprehension depends on the ability to
grasp the main idea of a paragraph. Three different vignettes provide viewers with
instruction and practice in this skill.
1.General 2.Reading
Finding your way: Using maps and globes
912, I-J, 21, CS, Rainbow, 1990
Explains symbols, legends, directions, bar scale, latitude and longitude and more.
Illustrates each of these topics by using various maps, including political maps, road
maps, maps of your room, weather maps, population maps, maps of the country, the
earth, and the local area.
1.Maps and Globes
Fire mountain
550, I-S, 9, CS, EBEC, 1970
Provides a close-up view of an actual volcano erupting, filmed when Kilauea erupted for
nine hours. Scenes of the eruption, oozing lava flows and the smoking wasteland.
Creative writing as well as scientific explanation.
Fire: Not in my house (Rev. ed.)
614.8, I-A, 13, CS, Higgins, 1988
Focus is on eliminating potential fire hazards by cleaning out the junk in our attics,
closets, garages, and basements which can be the source of a devasting fire. Includes the
importance of smoke alarms as well as electrical rewiring.
1.Safety - Fire
Fire station
330, K-P, 13, CS, Nat. Geog., 1990
Firefighters and paramedics are always ready to fight a blazing fire and help an injured or
sick person.
1.Safety - Fire 2.Community Life
Firefighters
008607 330, 3RD, 7, Harcourt Brace, 1999
Consuela, a fire inspector, shows students around her fire house & then takes them to
view different kinds of fires. The video teaches that fire fighting services vary according
to a community's needs.
1.Community Life 2.General 3.Safety - Fire
First aid for young people
614.8, I-J, 15, CS, BFA, 1979
Through simulated scenes the initial steps of first-aid treatment for stopped breathing,
choking, and traumatic shock are shown. This film presents clear, yet dramatic, lessons in
saving lives and follows the latest American Red Cross procedures.
1.First Aid 2.Safety - Home and school
The First Americans: American Scrapbook #1
008535 970.1, J, 15, GPN, 1976
Program shows scenes of the land as it was before the coming of Europeans, followed by
description of the hunting/agricultural economy of the tribes. A look at the life style homes, furnishings, tools, weapons, foods, customs and religious & social practices are
all examined. Program ends on the ominous note of the ships arriving in 1607, which
nearly brought an end to the Indians way of life.
1.Middle Atlantic States 2.General 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.General 5.American Scrapbook
First Californians, Indians of the South Coast
970.1, I-J, 23, C, 100% Productions, 1986
Describes Indian life of ancient coastal tribes Chumash and Pimugnan. Topography,
animal and plant life of Santa Catalina island illustrate why the coastal Indians would
remain hunters/fishers/gatherers. Re-creations demonstrate how they created tools, their
religious rituals, how they built their huts, shaped and traded soapstone objects.
Archeologists show how the Indian artifacts are used as clues to tell about the past.
1.Indians of North America 2.California 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.California
First Emperor of China
915, I-S, 42, CS, Nat.Flm.Bd.Can., 1995
It was one man who founded the great nation of China. His name was Qin Shihuang, the
First Emperor. He not only gave China its name, but also founded the longest-enduring
nation state in the history of the world.
1.Asia 2.Ancient History 3.Asia
First Europeans
973.1, J-S, 29, CS, Altschul -AGC-, 1989
Dramatizes the era of European exploration, from the first arrival of Vikings in 800 AD
through the 15th Century. The influences of the Crusades, the European obsession with
discovering the Orient, and the explorers and their journeys are examined.
1.North America 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Medieval Times
First film on insects (Rev.)
590, P-I, 13, CS, BFA, 1982
Using extreme close-ups of common and unusual insects, this film allows students to see
the details of insect anatomy and behavior. Shows how to recognize insects, teaches the
structure and function of their body parts, and introduces the harmful and useful qualities
of insects.
1.Animals - Insects
First ladies - Smithsonian
921, I-S, 60, CS, Upbeat, 1989
Introduces you to some of the amazing women who have been the nation's highest
unofficial officials. See how they lived and worked during their years in the White
House. Visit the Smithsonian's unique collection of gowns, accessories and furnishings
and learn how the Smithsonian curators are preserving the gowns to last for the next 200
years. Closed captioned.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts 3.Closed Captioned
First Lady Of The World: Eleanor Roosevelt
921, IJ, 25, BW, Aims, 1985
Her early life in a privileged but restricted society is told through old photographs and in
her own words. She became increasingly involved in national and world affairs after her
politically active husband was struck down by a crippling illness.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Great Depression - World War II 3.World War II-1959 4.Korean Conflict - Mid
1960's
First Look at Mammals
590, P-I, 13, CS, Aims, 1994
Explores the common characteristics of mammals - body temperatures, body hair,
nursing and caring for their young.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL
First many-celled animals: Sponges (Rev.)
570, S, 13, CS, EBEC, 1988
Shows the life processes and the adaptations of sponges and how these primitive, multicelled animals depend on crabs for food and for dispersal of their larvae.
First Nations
Program examines a variety of first cultures in N. America, highlighting the ways of life
of Native Americans.
1.North America 2.Indians of North America
First Thanksgiving
973.2, K-P, 20, CS, Barr, 1991
Filmed at Plimouth Plantation in Mass. Viewers learn how the Pilgrims suffered through
their first winter, struggling to build their homes and facing difficulties with their crops.
Shows how the nearby Native Americans helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to
plant Indian corn.
1.Colonial period 2.General
Fish
590, P-I, 10, CS, Aims, 1979
Fish adaption and behavior is made clear to young viewers through artwork, music and
vivid underwater photography. Words from primary reading programs are captioned for
reading.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Animals - General
Fish
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Meet fish from the dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Eyewitness
Fish: A first inquiry
590, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1972
What is a fish? There are many animals that are called fish, but not all of them are really
fish. Fish have special qualities that help us identify them. By thinking about ways to
identify a fish, the young viewer learns about classification.
Fish and their characteristics (Rev.)
Underwater photography illustrates the characteristics shared by most of the 20,000
species of fish: boney skeletons, gills, scales, streamlined bodies and cold- bloodedness.
Fish from Japan
800, P-J, 12, CS, BFA, 1983
Adapted from the children's book by Elizabeth Cooper, it is the story of Harvey, a shy
boy who recently moved to a new school. His early attempts to make friends and his
sharing with his class the special fish that his uncle is sending from Japan highlight this
video.
1.General 2.Japan
Fish out of water
590, P-J, 10, CS, Pyramid, 1954
Offers a fascinating look at the grunion. Shows the female coming out of the ocean to lay
her eggs in the sand. Time-lapse photography reveals the development of the embryo
from fertilization to hatching.
1.Animals - Marine
Fisherman and his wife
800, P, 30, CS, Rabbit Ears, 1989
Many years ago in a hovel by the sea, there lived a poor fisherman and his wife. One day,
he catches an enchanted flounder who is able to grant any wish imaginable.
Unfortunately, his wife's once-simple desire to improve their lot grows into an insatiable
greed to control the entire universe. Animation in black cut-out silhouettes.
1.General 2.Arts and Crafts
Fisherman and his wife
This traditional tale of a poor, naive husband, his greedy wife and the magic fish that
changes their lives is captured with unusual design and direction.
1.General
Five Chinese Brothers
Based on the children's book of the same title by Bishop and Wiese. From the Picture
Book Parade Series. Presents the story of the five Chinese brothers who each had a
unique talent.
1.General
Five Chinese Brothers
Presents the story of the five Chinese brothers who each had a unique talent. Based on the
children's book of the same title by Bishop and Wiese. From the Picture Book Parade
Series.
Five kingdom classification
500, J-A, 23, CS, Benchmark, 1991
Biologists changed from the old kingdom classification of Plant and Animal to the
modern five kingdoms of: Plant, Animal, Protista, Monera, and Fungi as new instruments
for very high magnification and molecular chemical analysis revealed differences and
similarities among organisms that were previously unknown.
1.Scientific Method 2.Biology - General 3.Biology - Evolution
Five Lionni classics (collection)
800, K-P, 30, CS, Media Basics, 1987
Leo Lionni's gentle stories celebrate the power of imagination, the joy of discovery, and
the importance of living together in harmony. Special collaboration with animator Giulio
Gianini. Includes Fish is Fish, Cornelius, Swimmy, It's Mine, and Frederick.
1.General 2.Authors and Their Works
Five senses
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Views children smelling flowers, tasting fruits and watching kites in flight. Presents a
song about all the things there are to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. From the Most
Important Person - Senses Series.
1.Senses 2.Physiology - General
Harold's fairy tale
800, P, 33, CS, E.C.Films, 1992
Includes: Caps for Sale; Whistle for Willie; Changes, Changes; Drummer Hoff; Harold's
Fairy Tale.
1.General
Flags of the United States
Learn all about state flags, birds, capitols, and flowers! This excellent program highlights
the symbols of every state!
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.General
Flash, the teenage otter
590, P-I, 47, CS, Coronet, 1969
Presents life style of the otter and a typical set of rollicking adventures in the life of
Flash, a prime example of the engaging comedian in nature's family.
1.General 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Mammals
Flies and Mosquitoes
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
adaptations, and social behavior. Shows the complete four-stage metamorphosis, the
predators of flies, and the "benefits" of maggots. Demonstration shows how to make a
fruit fly trap and how to raise fruit flies.
Flight
Learn about lift, gravity, thrust and drag - the forces involved in getting an airplane off
the ground, through the air, and back to the ground - as well as the role of air pressure.
Get an overview of some of the important people in aviation history.
Flight
620, P-J, 35, CS, Update, 1997
Combines the story of manned flight with a celebration of nature's great fliers, from birds
to insects. Discover how human designers borrow ideas from the natural world to build
today's sophisticated machines.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Animals - Insects 3.Transportation 4.Space Science 5.Air and The Atmosphere
6.Eyewitness
Flight Of The Penguins
590, P-A, 25, CS, Churchill, 1975
Sixty million years ago the penguin's wings evolved into flippers and penguins adapted to
swimming in the life-sustaining seas. Penguins now spend most of their time in the sea.
Cousteau films the life cycle along with the courting practices of penguins.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Animals - Marine 3.Polar Regions
Florence Nightingale
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1993
This video retells her astonishing story in animated accurate historical detail. A woman of
uncompromising convictions, great patience and iron will changed nursing forever.
Accompanied by a resource/activity book.
1.Others 2.Europe, Western 3.Values clarification 4.General
Flossie and the fox
800, P-I, 10, CS, Churchill, 1991
In the rich language of the rural South, author Patricia McKissack narrates the story of
plucky Flossie Finley who cleverly outwits a fox to protect the basket of eggs she must
deliver to a neighboring farm, demonstrating along the way that things are not always the
way they seem.
1.General
Flower to seed
580, I, 9, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1985
A meticulous and beautiful portrayal of the process of seed production. We watch a
cherry tree burst into bloom, learn the parts of a flower, watch pollinization, fertilization,
and the development of fruit and seed.
1.Biology - General 2.Biology - Plants
Flowers at work (3rd ed.)
580, I-J, 16, CS, EBEC, 1983
Clarifies the process of pollination and illustrates the functions of the flower's major parts
as it examines the roles of wind, insects and water in achieving cross- pollination.
1.Biology - Plants
Fly Away Home
330, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #116, 1997
Story of a homeless young boy and his father. LeVar talks with homeless families, and
highlights young people who are working to make a difference in the fight against
homelessness.
1.Community Life 2.Home and Family 3.Social Problems 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Flying machines
620, I-J, 61, C, Upbeat, 1989
Witness the early flights of the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic
journey, views from the Space Shuttle, and other historical footage.
1.General 2.Space Science 3.General
Follow the Drinking Gourd
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
The story of the Underground Railroad explores an infamous chapter in America's
history. Film introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories and music of the AfricanAmerican culture which emerged from slavery. Based on the song "Follow the drinking
gourd" with story and pictures by Jeannette Winter. Closed captioned.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Black History 4.READING RAINBOW
Follow the Drinking Gourd
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1993
Based on the song, with story and pictures by Jeanette Winter, exploring an infamous
chapter in American history. As he explores the road to freedom paved by the
Underground Railroad, LeVar introduces the history, heroes, stories, and music of the
African-American culture which emerged from slavery.
1.General 2.Music - General 3.Black History 4.Civil War 5.Minority Studies 6.READING RAINBOW
Follow the drinking gourd
973.7, P-I, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Based on the traditional American folksong, Morgan Freeman's voice and Taj Mahal's
music recount the adventures of one family's escape from slavery and flight to freedom
via the Underground Railroad.
1.General 2.Black History 3.Civil War 4.Music - General
Following instructions game (2nd Edition)
100, P-I, 20, CS, Higgins, 1992
Pam has difficulty learning to follow instructions. She decides to ask friendly Mr. Mac
for help with this problem. He suggests that Pam pretend its a game with the following
rules: (1) Pay attention all the way, listen to what they have to say. (2) You can't just let
the words go in your head you have to think about what's being said. (3) If you don't
understand what you're told, ask a question big and bold.
1.General 2.Readiness
Food and growth (2nd ed.)
610, I-J, 12, CS, Churchill, 1987
Introduces the concept that growth of a child occurs by cell division, and that food
reaching the cells is necessary for cell growth and division. Details the process of
digestion, showing how food is digested in the mouth, stomach and intestine and how
food is transported from the intestine for storage in the liver or directly to the cells.
1.Physiology - General 2.Biology - Cells 3.Foods and Nutrition
Food chains in the ocean
570, I-S, 9, CS, BFA, 1971
Organisms that live in the ocean are dependent upon each other just as are the organisms
that live on land. Both land and sea communities depend on green plants to make energy
available for life.
1.Oceanography 2.Biology - General 3.Animals - Marine
Food-chooser's guide to the well-fed cell
610, I-J, 22, CS, Coronet, 1982
Tells all about nutrients, basic food groups, and balanced meals. It explains what calories
and empty calories are, and then it adds a postscript about checking labels for sugar and
other additives cells don't need.
1.Foods and Nutrition 2.Personal Health 3.Substance abuse catalog
Food: Farm to City
636, P-I, 13, CS, ClearVue,
Program focuses on milk, raisins and grains, showing their complete production and
distribution processes.
1.Consumer Education 2.Farm life 3.Economics, General 4.HOME ECONOMICS
Food for fun (2nd Ed.)
610, P, 11, CS, Stanton, 1991
We see the favorite food of other animals: carrots for rabbits, milk for kittens, meat for
tigers. An understanding of the diversified diets of young children is noted, and an
understanding of wholesome eating habits is developed.
Food for thought
570, K-I, 23, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Young explorers discover how neighborhood creatures find food and how local food
chains connect with others faraway. Adventurers travel from forest treetops to the deep
waters of Alaska to the steaming Okefenokee Swamp, tracing a web of food and life.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Biology - General
Foods around us
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Explains that in one form or another, food offers something for everyone. Identifies
carrot as a root, lettuce as a leaf and tomatoes as the source of spaghetti sauce. From the
Most Important Person - Nutrition Series.
Foods & Fun: Nutrition Adventure
610, P-I, 13, CS, Disney, 1983
Presents important nutrition concepts. Shows how good health and abundant energy are a
product of proper nutrition, rest and exercise.
A Story - A Story
800, P, 38, CS, E.C.Films, 1989
Includes: The Foolish Frog, Tikki Tikki Tembo, Strega Nonna and A Story - A Story.
1.General
Forces
Learn about Newton's Laws and about the forces that surround us all the time, including
friction, gravity, air and water pressure, and electromagnetism. Explore the concept of
unbalanced forces. Investigate the surprising force of air pressure.
Forces: Video Quiz
Students will explore many different types of forces, from contact force to forces that act
at a distance. This "forceful" presentation is great for "reinforcing" challenging concepts
such as inertia, gravity, and friction.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Force and Motion 3.Video Quiz
Ice Witch
800, P-I, 89, CS, U. of Illinois, 1986
"Fisherman and the fish" - a magical fish grants a poor, but kindly fisherman any wish to
satisfy the man's lazy and selfish wife. "Frog Princess" - a beautiful princess, turned into
a frog by an evil wizard, patiently waits for a prince to rescue her from the evil spell. "Ice
Witch" - an eskimo boy and his sister learn a quick lesson in growing up when their
mother is captured by an evil ice witch and they set out to save her.
Forever fairytales - Charles Perrault's Beauty & the Beast
390, P-J, 59, CS, Univ. of Ill., 1986
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: In exchange for an enchanted flower the mysterious ruler
of an island demands the constant companionship of a girl. Reveals how love and
kindness can conquer the darkest spells of evil. THE DRAGON: A helpless kingdom has
fallen under the rule of a ferocious, fiery dragon. To escape their doom, the people seek
the aid of a young warrior who reverses the dragon's powers, slays him, and frees the
kingdom forever.
1.General
Forget me not--The Anne Frank story
J-A, 60, C, GRACE, 1996
Fictionalized account of the historical event aimed at reaching students on a personal
level about the destructiveness of racial and ethnic intolerance. A young boy enamored
by the neo-nazi movement suddenly finds himself transported into the street of Nazi
occupied Amsterdam in 1944 - as a Jew. There he meets Ann Frank and discovers the
true meaning of the word hero.
1.Others 2.Great Depression - World War II 3.World War II-1959
Fossils: Video Quiz
Fossils provide a glimpse of nature long, long ago. Enjoy an informative question-andanswer archaeology expedition to unearth the mystery of these remnants of the past.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.Archeology 3.Video Quiz
Fossils and Dinosaurs
3-, 14, Sunburst, 1999
Uses animatronic dinosaurs to create scenes showing what life was like 60 million years
ago. Helps students discover how fossils are formed and how scientists use the fossils to
gain clues to what each dinosaur species looked like and how it lived.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Animals - Prehistoric 3.Earth Science - General 4.Geology 5.Real World Science
Fossils: Windows into the Past
560, I-J, 26, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1998
Explores different kinds of fossils and explains that by studying them, we can learn how
continents have moved, how climates and landscapes have changed and how life has
evolved.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Earth Science - General 4.Prehistoric Times 5.Earth
Science - General
Babar and Father Christmas
800, P, 60, C, Random House, 1985
From the books by Jean de Brunhoff and includes: The Story of Babar; The Travels of
Babar; Babar, the King (parts 1 and 2); Babar and Father Christmas.
1.General
Gertrude McFuzz
800, P, 46, C, Random House, 1992
Includes: Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose; Yertle, the Turtle; The Big Brag; Gertrude
McFuzz.
1.General
Four seasons: Autumn
520, P-I, 15, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
On the farm, autumn is harvest time. Apples and pears have ripened, and the farmer is
harvesting corn. In the forest and elsewhere, wild plants are producing and dispersing
seeds. Animals are feeding on the autumn bounty, storing reserves for the winter ahead.
Migrating birds begin their journeys to warmer wintering grounds.
Four seasons: Spring
P-I, 15, CS, Nat. G., 1983
Birds return from their wintering grounds, and ice and snow begin to melt. This runoff
and spring showers, together with warm sunshine and longer days, make possible the
rebirth of spring vegetation. The farmer plows and sows his fields. Animals awaken from
hibernation, and many others give birth.
1.Seasons
Four seasons: Summer
520, P-I, 15, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
Warm sunshine and long days make this a season of growth and activity. The farmer's
crops develop in the fields, and the forest turns green with new growth. In forest and
pond, animals take advantage of abundant new sources of food.
Four seasons: Winter
520, P-I, 13, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
The pace of life changes in winter. Some animals hibernate; those that don't have a more
difficult time finding food in a forest covered with snow or in a frozen pond. The farm
animals have moved into the barn, where they are fed crops harvested earlier.
Fox went out on a chilly night
Set in New England, this traditional tune sung by Molly Scott tells how Mr. Fox raids the
farm to feed his family, and of the exciting chase that ensues. A Caldecott Honor book.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Music - General
Fractions #9 (Power of Algebra Series)
008593 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Algebra is defined as "the language of science" by a physicist who explains the impact it
will have on computer-related fields of the future. Students learn to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide algebraic fractions in order to solve equations.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.CAREER EDUCATION 3.Computers/technology 4.Power of Algebra Series
Fractions and All Their Parts, Part I
Part I describes what fractions are and why they are useful. Numerator and denominator
are defined and illustrated. Work with fractions begins by finding the fraction of a
number.
1.MATHEMATICS
Fractions and All Their Parts, Part II
Part II illustrates the concepts of equivalent fractions and how to simplify fractions.
Improper fractions are discussed and their relationship to mixed numbers is explained.
1.MATHEMATICS
Fractions and All Their Parts, Part III
Part III covers the addition and subtraction of fractions with the same/different
denominator/s. Learn how to find a common denominator and how to add and subtract
mixed numbers.
1.MATHEMATICS
Fractions and percentages
510, J-S, 20, CS, Journal, 1989
Fractions are everywhere. They divide time into intervals, games into periods, and money
into many denominations. Fractions can get fairly difficult to work with, though, when
the denominators become irregular, such as 1/32 or 2/19. In these situations percentages
can clarify things, making the relationship of the part to the whole more clear.
Fractions film I (Rev. ed.)
510, P, 13, CS, Journal, 1987
Demonstrates that fractions are used in different ways: to describe parts of a whole
amount in measurement, to compare one thing with another in ratios, and to represent
division.
Fractions film II (Rev. ed.)
510, I, 13, CS, Journal, 1987
Demonstrates the effect that the numerator has on the size of a fraction, and how addition
or subtraction of fractions can only be accomplished if the fractions have the same
denominator.
France: History and culture
914, I-C, 23, C, Barr, 1988
Traces the history of France, a unified country, held together by one language, one
religion and a long history. Shows how France has given society many valuable
contributions including many ideals associated with democracy.
1.France 2.Europe, Western 3.Europe
France: Land and people
914, I-C, 25, C, Barr, 1988
Projects an overview of the French landscape and people. A visit to Paris illustrates the
contributions France has given to the world in the areas of trade, science and education.
The French tend to be individualists but are also a unified nation.
1.France 2.Europe, Western
F. D. Roosevelt: New Deal
921, IJ, 23, C, Aims, 1975
FDR's early years are sketched from old photographs and newsreel appearances. After
serving as Asst. Sec. of the Navy, he was stricken with polio in 1921. Returning to
politics, he was elected governor of N. Y. in 1928 and President of the U.S. in 1932.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Great Depression - World War II
F. D. Roosevelt: War Comes To America
921, IJ, 23, C, Aims, 1975
Background of the coming of war in Europe and Asia is explained. By the summer of
1940, all of Europe except Great Britain had fallen to the Axis powers. When Japanese
planes struck Pearl Harbor in 1941, the U. S. immediately entered the war.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Great Depression - World War II 3.World War II-1959
F. D. Roosevelt: War Years
921, IJ, 20, BW, Aims, 1975
The years 1941 to 1945 were filled with crucial events, anxieties and hard work,
especially for the President. Describes the Yalta Conference with Churchill and Stalin.
Roosevelt died in 1945 at Warm Springs, Georgia.
Frederick Douglass
Discusses contributions made by Douglass, a former slave, to the abolitionist movement,
his speeches and publishing the story of his escape from slavery. 1818-1895, Black
Americans of achievement series.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Black Americans of Achievement
Free ride
790, I-S, 10, C, Pyramid, 1976
Features the sports activities in which the power for movement is provided by such
elements as wind, water, snow, ice or gravity. Skiing, hang-gliding, water skiing,
skateboarding, surfing, sailing, canoeing, biking, and others are beautifully filmed.
1.Recreation 2.General
Freedoms
350, I-J, 23, CS, Barr, 1985
Robert learns just how precious participatory government is when he meets the Do
Santos family who have just moved to the U.S. from a small Latin American country.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.Constitution
Freight train (2nd Ed.)
380, P-I, 12, CS, EBEC, 1980
Shows how freight trains provide a basic service to communities by carrying goods from
where they are produced to where they are needed. Describes specialized freight cars,
their uses and the types of work performed by people in railroad transportation.
1.Transportation
French and Indian war
973.2, I-S, 15, CS, Coronet, 1962
Recreates events from the French and Indian War, a major conflict between England and
France for control of the Ohio Valley in North America. Depicts the actions at Ft.
Necessity, Ft. Louisburg, and Ft. Niagara, and the battle of Quebec.
1.Colonial period 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.Indians of North America
Freshwater Ecosystems
Freshwater ecosystems can be small or large, and occur on every continent. They are
home to a host of fish, algae and other water organisms. Explore these fascinating and
diverse habitats. Learn how to test the amount of dissolved oxygen in different bodies of
water.
Friction
Friction is a force that resists motion, yet without friction, motion would not be possible.
Learn the basics about this force and how we try to control and use it every day. Discover
how friction is measured and why it must be understood by designers of airplanes and
race cars.
Friendship: The good times...the bad times
100, I-J, 24, CS, Sunburst, 1990
Young teens need to develop the interpersonal skills that will help them build and
maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives.
Frog and Toad are friends
800, P-I, 18, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1985
Frog and Toad show the value of accepting personal differences in friendship and the
importance of good communication and trust. From Arnold Lobel's Caldecott Honor
book.
1.General
Frog and Toad selections
800, P, 60, C, Random House, 1985
Selections from FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER and FROG AND TOAD ARE
FRIENDS; Also, FABLES, MOUSE SOUP, and Meet the Newberry author: Arnold
Lobel.
1.General
Frog goes to dinner
In this live-action, non-verbal sequel to A BOY, A DOG AND A FROG, the frog escapes
from the little boy's jacket pocket in a fancy restaurant and disrupts the formal
atmosphere there, making for a hilarious adventure. Based on the book by Mercer Mayer.
Frog on his own
800, K-P, 14, CS, BFA, 1989
In this live-action, non-verbal film, Frog escapes from his master and experiences many
hilarious adventures.
1.General
Frog went a-courtin'
With energy and gusto, John Langstaff sings and narrates this 400-year-old Scottish
ballad which tells of the courtship of Mr. Frog and Miss Mouse.
1.Music - General 2.Folklore 3.General
Frogs and toads--Watch them sing!
590, P-I, 11, CS, IFB, 1986
Observes the special characteristics of five species of frogs and the American toad. As
the carefully synchronized natural sound is enjoyed, the film shows that this croaking is
part of mating behavior. It also captures the wonder of metamorphosis and defines the
term amphibian.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Amphibians
Frogs are funny, frogs are fat...
400, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1972
High-interest visuals of animals and children are put to work for the beginning reader.
Adjectives are presented both orally and visually in carefully designed superimposition of
words over action. Engaging rhyme and music help early readers.
1.Grammar 2.General
From Boom Town to Ghost Town
008608 973.8, 3RD, 7, Harcourt Brace, 1999
In a visit to Virginia City, Nevada, students learn that towns spring up where they do for
a reason - water, trees, minerals. They also learn why some towns decline or die. Through
a series of clues, students are asked to figure out why Virginia City became a boom town.
1.Community Life
From the Beginning
910, J-S, 15, CS, Altshul -AGC-, 1989
Viewers will be taken back to our continent's geological beginnings. Highlighting with
animation and graphics the formation of N. Amer. land mass, climate, soil, vegetation
and transportation.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Geology 3.North America
From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
800, I-A, 30, CS, BFA, 1978
Claudia runs away with her brother Jamie to live in the Metro. Museum of Art. There
Claudia sets out to learn about everything in the museum until she and Jamie come upon
a statue and decide to solve the mystery of whether it was made by Michelanglo.
1.General
Frontier experience
973.6, I-S, 28, CS, LCA, 1975
The Kansas plains are the setting for this film about a pioneer family, with Delilah
Fowler, the wife, as the focus of the film. After her husband's death, the winter proves
arduous, but Delilah and the children manage to survive.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Midwest and Great Plains
Frontier experience
973.6, I-S, 25, CS, Coronet, 1975
The Kansas plains are the setting for this film about a pioneer family, with Delilah
Fowler, the wife, as the focus of the film. After her husband's death, the winter proves
arduous, but Delilah and the children manage to survive.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Midwest and Great Plains 3.Bilingual Education
Fun with Nature: Ladybugs
Students learn where ladybugs like to spend spring, summer, and winter. Learn where
they live, where and when they lay their eggs and how they use their wings.
1.Animals - Insects
Fungi
Despite sharing certain characteristics with both animals and plants, these strange and
wondrous organisms are in a class by themselves. Examine the characteristics of Fungi,
from their unusual methods of consuming food to their use of spores in reproduction.
Learn about the mold that produces penicillin and deadly mushrooms that you won't find
in the grocery store.
Furious flycycle
800, P-I, 12, CS, SVE, 1980
Melvin, a young mechanical genius, discovers a professor's secret formula for making
objects fly. From this formula he develops an airborne bicycle that helps him become a
hero. From the book by Jan Wahl.
1.General 2.Inventions
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Agriculture
510, J-A, 15, CS, San Diego County, 1990
Shows innovations in agricultural engineering, aquaculture, hydroponics and agricultural
brokering, as introduced by specialists -- all of whom use mathematics to "feed the
future".
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Aircraft design
Demonstrates that only through an understanding of math could engineers design aircraft
that would stay in the air. A former Blue Angel talks about the preparation needed for a
career in jet aviation. Shows how some of the world's most unique aircraft is designed.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Architecture
Shows students basic math applications in the work place of architects and structural
engineers, e. g. geometric shapes. Viewers will go for a wild ride on Viper, Magic
Mountain's newest, most daring rollercoaster, and meet Viper's designers, then go to New
York City to meet some of America's pre-eminent structural engineers.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Automotive
Demonstrates the math concept of velocity, leading to an exploration of the world of auto
design and engineering at General Motors Advanced Concept Center. World famous race
car designer Nigel Bennett encourages students to "get all the math and physics you can
if you want to become involved in automotive design".
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Cartography
The rapidly growing population of the earth has made necessary detailed studies of the
physical and social environment, ranging from pollution and food production to energy
resources. Cartographers are also engaged in mapping the moon and other planets. Major
math applications are scale, ratios, points and coordinates.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Fashion
Follows fashion from designers' drafting tables, to manufacturing, buying and
merchandising -- demonstrating the "mathematics of fashion."
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Optics
Optics is the study of light and vision. In the future lasers and fiber optics will
revolutionize medicine, media and communications. Students visit AT&T Bell
Laboratories, Lasermedia, and the Optical Sciences Center where they meet world
famous astronomer Roger Angel.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Putting man in space
Demonstrates how math is fundamental to the engineering that shapes our ability to
operate in outer space. Students will get an inside look at NASA's Mission Control,
Weightless Environment Training Facility, Flight Simulation and Robotics Laboratory.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Sound engineering
The world of modern sound technology is designed and built using the language of
mathematics. Students will travel behind the scenes to a rock concert, recording studio,
the world famous Hollywood Bowl, and meet film soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer.
1.General 2.General 3.Sound
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Sports performance
From the crack of the bat and the curve of the ball, to sprinters, skateboarders and skiers,
athletic performance is being shaped by technological innovation using mathematics.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Statistics
510, P-A, 15, CS, San Diego County, 1990
Using statistics is a method which allows us to confidently project what could happen in
the future based on past results. The increasing role of statistics in the census, in the
music industry, in marketing, politics and sports will be highlighted.
1.General 2.General
Futures with Jaime Escalante: Water engineering
Introduces students to the world of water control, conservation and use and shows
students practical math applications in the field of hydro-engineering, e.g. volume. Shows
clips from movie "Abyss".
1.General 2.General
Galileo
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1997
An animated program revealing the courage and genius of an extraordinary astronomer
and inventor who refused to support a false view of the universe, and spent the last eight
years of his life under house arrest. Program contains accurate historical data and
character-building values. A resource/activity book accompanies this video.
1.Others 2.Europe, Western 3.Values clarification 4.Astronomy 5.Inventions
Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants
921, I-J, 57, Nest, 1998
At the dawn of the 17th century, astronomer Galileo is on the verge of uncovering the
biggest mysteries of the universe. But his noble ambitions are thwarted by lack of money,
a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Galileo is pleasantly surprised to find support from the
pampered son of the powerful Medici family.
1.Astronomy 2.Scientists 3.Inventions
Galileo: The challenge of reason
921, J-A, 26, C, LCOA, 1970
Presents Galileo, challenger of traditional views of astronomy and physics, whose
conflicts with established beliefs lead to his trial as a heretic in 1632, but whose theories
dominate Western thought in succeeding centuries.
1.Scientists 2.Renaissance
Garden plants and how they grow(Rev)
This adventure into the microcosm of the garden explores various ways in which a plant
starts to grow and what happens inside the plant as it grows. Youngsters see where the
plant's food comes from, how it is made, and who its friends and enemies are.
Gateways To The Mind, I & II
610, IJ, 58, Southerby, 1958
Shows what science has learned about the human senses and how they function. In
addition to the five commonly thought of senses--sight, sound, smell, taste and touch,
scientists tell us about the sense of cold, heat, pressure, pain and others.
1.Physiology - General 2.Substance abuse catalog
Gateways to the mind, Part 1
610, IJ, 26, Southerby, 1958
Shows what science has learned about the human senses and how they function. In
addition to the five commonly thought of senses--sight, sound, smell, taste and touch-scientists tell about the senses of cold, heat, pressure, pain, and others.
Gateways To The Mind, Part 2
610, IJ, 32, C, Southerby, 1958
See part I
George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion: Testing the constitution
973.3, J-A, 27, C, LCOA, 1975
Captures the backwoods flavor of a fledgling nation as the newly formed law of the land,
a tax on distilled liquor, meets its first challenge. Offers a thoughtful portrayal of
President Washington that reveals many human aspects of the situation.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.Constitution 3.Presidents and the U.S.
Geography of the U.S.A
917.3, I-J, 19, C, Rainbow, 1992
Explores the similarities and differences of our fifty states in their landforms, climate and
regions. Study of our six geographic regions emphasize that while the regions are diverse,
they form one nation.
1.General
George Rogers Clark Story
973.2, I-J, 25, CS, 100% Ed Videos, 1986
Re-enactments of the campaigns in the Ohio River Valley of George Rogers Clark and
his courageous frontiersmen in an effort to stop British inspired Indian attacks on
settlements.
George Santayana
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about the Spanish philosopher, poet, and speaker. During his years as a professor
of philosophy at Harvard, through his travels and writing, he was constantly striving to
discover philosophical solutions to life's profound problems. Part of the Hispanic and
Latin American Heritage series.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Poets and Poetry
George Washington
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1992
Animated program about Washington's military exploits...from "the shot heard 'round the
world" to days of Valley Forge and on to a new nation and final peace. Video contains
accurate historical data and character building values. Video accompanied with a
resource/activity book.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.Patriotic Symbols 4.Northeastern States 5.Values
clarification
George Washington
Picture book of Parin d'Aulaire presented as enhanced video. A boy is born on a
plantation in the early years of Virginia, and grows up to become the first important
United States general and later, the first U. S. President.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.General 3.Colonial period 4.General
George Washington Carver
Tells the story of a man, born of slave parents in Missouri, who became a scholar and
researcher, and whose work revolutionized agriculture in the Post-Civil War south. 18641943, Black Americans of achievement series.
1.Scientists 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Black Americans of Achievement
George Washington Carver
921, I-S, 29, CS, Kaw Valley, 1984
Here is the story of Carver's life...a life that should not be forgotten for it is full of hope,
meaning and inspiration.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies
Georgie
800, P-I, 6, CS, Weston, 1956
Based on the children's book of the same title by Robert Bright. Tells the story of
Georgie, a friendly ghost, who is forced to leave home and haunt a barn.
1.General
Germs Make Me Sick!
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1986
Using the world's best private eye, a microscope, LeVar examines pond water and
discovers what germs really look like. From the book by Melvin Berger, we then find out
what germs are, what they look like, how they're caught and how the human body fights
against them.
1.General 2.Physiology - General 3.Biology - Cells 4.READING RAINBOW
Getting Food - 2nd Ed. (Animal Behavior)
008383 590, K-3, 12, Phoenix/Coronet, 1993
This program is designed to introduce viewers to the concept of grouping animals as
herbivores, carnivores, scavengers and omnivores. It also shows some of the ways that
different species find, catch, eat and digest foods.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Biology - Ecology 5.Closed
Captioned
Ghosts I Have Been
By Richard Peck. Fourteen-year-old Blossom Culp lives with her fortune-telling mother
in the poor section of turn-of-the-century Bluff City, Mid-America.
Giant Turtles
590, K-I, 5, CS, Phoenix, 1991
A sea turtle comes ashore to lay its eggs and covers them with sand, never to return. The
young turtles will spend their lives in the sea, and some will return to the beach to lay
eggs from which new turtles will hatch.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Animals - Zoo 3.Animals - General 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Gift of the Magi
800, J-S, 18, CS, EBEB, 1980
Recapturing the mood of a modest turn-of-the-century household, O. Henry's classic
short story about a husband and wife who are poor but who manage to give each other a
very special Christmas gift.
1.General 2.General
Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
008386 930, I-H, 21, Phoenix/Coronet, 1972
Program shot on location & narrated by a native Egyptian. The mystery of the pharaohs is
brought to life as viewers explore the Sphinx, royal treasures & granite quarries.
1.Africa 2.Africa 3.Egypt 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Gift of the whales
590, I-J, 30, CS, Miramar, 1989
Story of whales as seen through the eyes of a Native American Indian boy.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Marine 3.General
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport
570, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #8, 1997
A young boy's fantasies about what it's like to move "out West" lead to an investigation
of the Arizona desert.
1.Biomes 2.Animals - Reptiles 3.Southwestern States 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport/Three Days On a River in a Red
Canoe
P-I, 30, C, ITV, 1984
Investigation to learn what the Gila monster is really like; adventures of camping with 2
young children.
Gingerbread man
Presents the traditional folktale in an award-winning film.
1.General
Giraffe
590, P-J, 10, CS, EBEC, 1972
The giraffe's unusual shape and size; the markings which camouflage it in bush country;
a height of 18 feet that allows it to feed on leaves and bark from tree tops; long legs that
can carry it at 30 miles an hour when galloping are shown.
Girl of the Navajos
301.45, P-I, 15, CS, Coronet, 1979
Nannabah,a young Navajo girl, recalls her feelings of fear and loneliness the first time
she had to herd her family's sheep into the canyon. Returning to the canyon the next day,
she finds another girl playing with her dolls and the two become friends.
Girl to Woman (2nd rev.) (Spanish)
612.6, I-J, 17, CS, Churchill, 1976
Use with Family Life classes only. Discusses growth and development during the
turbulent change from girlhood to womanhood.
Girl who loved wild horses
800, I, 9, C, Random, 1988
A young Native American girl is separated from her tribe and spends a year living among
wild horses. Caldecott Award winning book.
1.General
Giving Thanks: A Native Amer. Good Morning Message
330, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #129, 1997
Video celebrates the beauty, bounty and resources of the earth. The Native Amer. belief
that the natural world is a rare gift. Viewer sees a family harvesting cranberries and city
kids planting trees.
1.Community Life 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.READING RAINBOW
Giving Tree
E, I-A, 10, CS, Weston Woods, 1973
Classic story of the relationship between a boy and a tree. Illustrates the meaning of
giving, receiving, and love.
1.Biology - Plants 2.General
Glacier Legacy
Shows how glaciers shaped much of No American continent. Scientists go alongside,
avoe, and inside glaciers. Time-lapse footage illustrates that glaciers are rivers of ice.
Global winds
Winds circle the globe in patterns that were discovered by early navigators. Scientists
have compiled modern charts that show how global circulation is organized in bands,
with vertical movement predominant at the equator and at the horse latitudes, and
prevailing winds, diverted by the earth's rotation, blow in an east-west direction.
1.Meteorology 2.Earth Science - General
Gnomes - Part 1 and 2
800, P-A, 30, CS, Pyramid, 1981
Tells the story of a wedding day in a family of woodland Gnomes and their adventures
with their hulking foes, the Trolls.
Goggles
800, P-I, 6, CS, Weston, 1974
Uses the pictures and text of the book by Ezra Jack Keats about two boys who must
outsmart some older boys before they can enjoy their new treasure, a pair of lensless
motorcycle goggles. Shows the problems and adventures of a small child in the city.
1.General
Going to school is your job (3rd ed.)
100, P, 15, CS, AGC, 1989
Children are encouraged to work together, obey the rules, and assume responsibility.
Comparisons are made between the child's role as a student to that of her parents. Basic
rules about promptness, safety, care of books, and personal cleanliness are shown.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Values clarification 4.Home and School
Going to the doctors
610, K-I, 31, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Come with Ryan to visit the family doctor and see what it is like to have a routine
physical. Then visit the eye doctor and see not only what it is like to have your eyes
checked, but also to pick out glasses and see them being made. Then visit the dentist and
see and listen to the sights and sounds of the dental office.
1.General 2.Dental Care 3.Personal Health 4.Community Life
Gold bug
800, I-S, 31, CS, LCA, 1981
Edgar Allan Poe's classic mystery tale about a boy's search for hidden treasure.
1.General
Gold Country-Ca Gold
Houser arrives at Lake Oroville, in time to take part in the Bidwell Bar Day festivities.
Area residents dress in gold rush attire and celebrate with such activities as panning for
gold, singing pioneer songs, and eating "bangers" a favorite food of Welsh miners.
Houser visits the Red Church, a picturesque landmark right in the center of town of
community pride.
1.California's Gold 2.California 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts 5.Community Life
Life in a Gold Mining Camp 1850
979.4, IJ, 18, C, Aims, 1976
An old man reminisces about what his father told him about the California Gold Rush.
Old photographs of the period, recreated scenes taken in the same area, and views of
ghost towns and deserted mine entrances of today bring the period to life.
1.California 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Had You Lived Then
Gold rush and the '49ers
979.4, I-S, 20, CS, BFA, 1989
How the accidental discovery of gold in the mid-nineteenth century transformed the
country and affected the posterity minded pioneers who flocked to the west.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.California
Golden dreams: California gold rush
979.4, I, 20, CS, HBJ, 1991
In 1848, California was taken over by the U.S. It was during that year that gold was
discovered at Sutter's Mill in the sparsely populated Sierra Nevada foothills. A flood of
"forty-niners" came the following year. Some crossed the plains; others came by ship.
Americans were joined in the quest for gold by Mexicans and Chinese. By 1850, more
than 100,000 people--mostly men--lived in California.
Goldilocks and the three bears
390, P, 10, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1981
An animated film of this classic story, told brightly and faithfully.
Goldilocks and the three bears (2nd. Ed.)
390, K-P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Classic tale of the little girl whose rudeness disrupts the placid life of a happy family of
bears.
Goldilocks and the three bears (Fairy Tale Theatre)
390, P-I, 60, CS, Brodart, 1983
Goldilocks is the story of the mischievous but loveable girl who invades the lives of three
bears. Teaches a valuable lesson about respect for the property of others.
Goldrush country
979.4, I-A, 18, CS, Aims, 1974
The development of western America and the effects of the discovery of gold beyond the
Rocky Mountains are depicted. Immigrants are shown rushing to find gold and staying to
become members of a new society.
1.California 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion
Gone with the wind - Pt. 2
800, J-A, 60, CS, Xerox, 1946
Conclusion of VC 6203.
1.General 2.Civil War
Gone with the wind - Pt. 1
800, JSA, 231, C, Xerox, 1946
Classic screen version of Margaret Mitchell's Civil War epic.
"Good morning, Miss Toliver"
370, T, 30, CS, Arco, 1993
A behind-the-scenes and in-classroom look at Kay Toliver and her students at East
Harlem Tech. Winner of Presidential Award.
1.Closed Captioned 2.In-Service
Mood of cross-country
790, J-S, 38, CS, Crystal,
Cross-country skiing is enjoyed by all age groups at all levels of ability, and this film
portrays cross-country as a pleasure sport as well as an Olympic event.
1.Recreation 2.Sports
Grand Canyon
780, I-S, 29, CS, Disney, 1961
Presents the spectacle of the American West's majestic phenomenon. No narration
interrupts this visual presentation of the famed "Grand Canyon Suite" by Ferde Grofe.
1.Music - General 2.National Parks 3.Southwestern States
Grand Canyon Of The Colorado
550, I-J, 18, CS, Kaw Valley, 1983
Provides a thorough look at the Grand Canyon, its history, its geology, its whitewater,
and its role as a national park.
1.Western States 2.National Parks 3.Earth Science - General 4.Geology
Grand Tetons
910, IJSA, 30, C, Kodak, 1985
Western Wyoming's picturesque mountain range and Snake River --breathtaking scenery
and inspiring messages for all enjoy adventure and picture-taking.
1.National Parks 2.Rocky Mountain States
Granpa
800, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1990
The special love that exists between a little girl and her grandfather is captured in this
exquisitely animated interpretation of John Burningham's book. Closed captioned.
1.General
Grasslands
Examine the importance of these wide, sweeping expanses of land that produce much of
the world's food. Discover the characteristics that all grasslands have in common. Learn
how to measure the moisture content of different soils.
Gravity
Gravity is really a force of attraction between objects. Kids will discover that all objects no matter how large or small - have gravitational force, and that the amount of that force
depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. Newton and Galileo
are discussed, and gravity's connection with weight, orbits, acceleration and terminal
velocity is explored.
Great Americans: Abraham Lincoln (2nd ed.)
921, I-S, 23, CS, EBEC, 1982
Traces the life of Abraham Lincoln from a humble farm boy to the 16th President of the
United States.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Civil War
Great Americans: Ben Franklin
921, I-J, 15, CS, EBEC, 1980
Describes the career of Benjamin Franklin, from his start as a printer's apprentice to his
rise as a self-educated man of means. Shows Franklin the man: inquisitive, industrious,
witty.
1.Others 2.Colonial period 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
Great Americans: Martin Luther King, Jr. (2nd ed.)
921, I-J, 24, CS, EBEC, 1982
Reveals the indelible impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. had on American civil rights
and the world.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's 4.Minority Studies
Great depression
973.9, J-A, 32, CS, BFA, 1976
Discusses the values and the psychology behind the Great Depression and gives insights
into what the 1930's meant to the average American.
1.Great Depression - World War II
Great locomotive chase
800, PIJ, 87, C, Disney, 1956
After commandeering a Confederate locomotive, heroic Yankee soldiers, known as the
Andrews Raiders, try to bring about an early end to the Civil War by crippling the
Southern railroad network. But their efforts are hampered by the unrelenting bravery of a
single Rebel patriot.
Great Religions of the World
008567 200, J, 33, EVN,
Major belief systems, their origins and modern influence are examined. Buddhism,
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Tavism are investigated. Live action.
1.RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY 2.Religion - General 3.HISTORY - WORLD 4.General
Great white man-eating shark
800, I, 10, CS, Weston Woods, 1993
Caramel Cove becomes deserted when Norvin, a boy who resembles a shark, pretends to
be one. Then a female shark in love appears and thinks Norvin is just her type.
1.General
Greek and Roman legends
200, J-S, 35, CS, FFH, 1988
Uses ancient works of art to illustrate the principal Greek and Roman legends. Examines
the differences between Greek legends, which combine victory with difficulty and loss,
with those of Rome, which place nationalism, heroism, and virtue above any personal
human ties.
1.Greece 2.Greece 3.Europe 4.Mythology
Greek Myths - Part 1
200, J-A, 27, CS, EBEC, 1971
Explores myth as primitive fiction, history in disguise, and the outgrowth of prehistoric
ritual.
1.Mythology 2.Greece 3.Greece
Greek myths - Part 2
200, J-A, 24, CS, EBEC, 1971
Shows how ancient man developed myths to explain natural phenomena as well as
religious, moral, and psychological problems. The myth of Narcissus is a shrewd
psychological diagnosis; the myth of Typhoeus is an attempt to explain volcanoes; the
story of Hyperion and Phaethon relates to a possible solar disturbance.
1.Greece 2.Mythology 3.Greece
Green eggs and ham
"Things are not always what they might appear to be" is the message cooked up in this
creative tale by Dr. Seuss. The story unfolds in classical cumulative rhyme as Sam I Am
tries to share his Green Eggs and Ham with an unwilling acquaintance.
1.General
Green Sea Turtle (Cousteau)
590, I-J, 22, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1983
The divers of the Calypso trace the life cycle of the 400-pound green sea turtles and
explore the mystery of the primitive, eternal stirring which brings them on their yearly
journey to the shores of Europe.
Greenhouse
100, P-S, 11, CS, Barr, 1973
A young boy works to repair an old man's greenhouse that he has vandalized and slowly
learns to appreciate the beauty he finds there. When the greenhouse is vandalized again
the old man and boy work together and discover a new friendship and respect.
1.Values clarification 2.General
Greyfriars Bobby
800, I-J, 89, C, Disney, 1961
Presents the remarkable true story of one of Scotlands most beloved and celebrated
heroes--a terrier named Bobby.
Grinch grinches the Cat in the Hat
800, P, 23, CS, BFA/Phoenix, 1988
A typical Seuss feud that incorporates fanciful machines, extraordinary battles and even
has a moral: Everyone has a heart, a soft spot - even a Grinch!
Growing up on Broadway
612.6, I-J, 12, C, Pers.Prod., 1985
For use in family life classes only. In a contemporary style that teen and preteen girls
everywhere can relate to, Shelly Bruce and friends discuss puberty and menstruation.
Some of the girls talk about what they expected and how it actually turned out.
1.Sensitive and restricted
Growth of flowers (2nd. Ed. Rev.)
580, P-J, 11, CS, Coronet, 1984
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, the growth of flowers becomes a dance of
beauty choreographed by the shifting sun, changing temperatures, and the flower's own
patterns of development.
Gruesome grey monster - finding colors
Designed to sharpen perception and appreciation for color. Shows the experiences of a
young girl who goes to the castle of the gruesome gray monster to recover the colors he
has stolen from the world.
1.Color 2.Arts and Crafts 3.General
Guide to the Smithsonian
929.9, I-A, 20, C, Upbeat, 1993
View the National Zoo and the Institution's famous museums, including the Castle
Building, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museums of American
History, Natural History, and African Art.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Gulliver's travels
800, P, 77, C, Guidance, 1985
Gulliver, an English sailor, is shipwrecked on the shores of Lilliput, an amazing little
island in the South Seas. When Gulliver wakes from a sound sleep, he finds himself
surrounded by the island's population, a strange collection of miniature people.
1.General
Gunsmith Of Williamsburg
973.2, IJ, 59, C, Wmsburg, 1969
Details the manufacture of a rifle of the 1770's, lock stock, and barrel. Master Wallace
Gusler forms, welds, drills, and rifles the iron barrel, forges, files, and engraves the brass
lock, and carves the maple stock.
1.General 2.Colonial period
Guy Doud - Louisiana Teacher Inservice
370, A, 60, CS, Guy Doud, 1989
Presents Guy Doud - 1986-87 National Teacher of the Year giving an inservice to
Louisiana teachers.
1.In-Service
Habitat conservation plan
570, I-A, 10, CS, Karnik, 1992
The tremendous growth in population in southern California has taken a toll on habitats
such as the coastal sage scrub. Home of a small grey blue bird, the California
Gnatcatcher, that is now threatened with extinction. Discusses the Endangered Species
Act.
1.California 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Biology - General
Habitats (Real World Science)
3-5, 16, Sunburst, 1999
Takes students around the world to explore the fascinating variety of habitats that exist in
different areas and show the importance of each. Makes clear that while every habitat is
different, each meets the needs of its indigenous community of animals and plants.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Real World Science 3.Biology - General 4.Biology - Ecology 5.Animals General
Haiku: An introduction to poetry
400, I-J, 12, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1972
Haiku is a poetry of awareness and nature. The film explains Haiku and the words of
poems are superimposed over scenes of quiet simplicity. Describes the rules which
govern the structure of Haiku.
1.General 2.Poets and Poetry
Hail to Mail
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
In the book written by Samuel Marshak, the seemingly simple act of mailing a letter is
revealed as a journey through an intricate network, sometimes spanning the world in an
effort to get the mail delivered on time. LaVar goes behind the scenes to introduce some
of the dedicated postal service staff.
1.General 2.Communications 3.READING RAINBOW
Hand-me-down kid
100, I-J, 45, C, Coronet, 1983
Life isn't always easy for young Ari Jacobs. Caught up in a bad case of sibling rivalry
with her older sister, she can't seem to do anything right. But through a friend who
handles her own "big sister" problems brilliantly, Ari learns how to handle the conflicts
and be herself.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.General
Hands-on Weather: Weather Experiments
I-J, 19, CS, AGC, 2000
This video illustrates principles of weather through simple demonstrations. Students will
be able to show that the causes and components of weather are so common that we often
overlook them. Learn how heat, moisture, and air play a part in weather.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Meteorology 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Hans Brinker
Tells the story of a poor Dutch boy's efforts to reverse his family's failing fortunes by
winning a pair of silver skates.
1.General
Hans Christian Anderson
921, P-J, 112, C, Mass Media, 1952
A village cobbler with a gift for storytelling. When summoned to Copenhagen to make
shoes for a beautiful ballerina, Hans entertains the children he meets with his beloved
tales.
1.Authors and Their Works 2.General 3.Arts and Letters
Hansel and Gretel
390, P, 11, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1976
The Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale of a young sister and brother's courage and loyalty
is vividly retold in this lively animated film. The story shows how the children's loyalty
to each other and courage in a dangerous situation save their lives.
Hansel and Gretel
Two young children, Hansel and Gretel, are driven from their home because there is no
food. Wandering through the woods, the hungry children happen upon a house made of
bread, pancakes and candy. Unfortunately, it is the house of a witch who imprisons
Hansel and enslaves Gretel. But Gretel's cleverness destroys the witch and saves her
brother.
1.General 2.Bilingual Education 3.Folklore
Hanukkah/Passover
300, K-I, 30, CS, Demco, 1994
Two Jewish celebrations - Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and Passover, a holiday
celebrating freedom and renewal - are presented through illustrated stories, folk tales, arts
and crafts, puppets and songs.
1.Religion - General 2.General
Happy Lion
The happy lion lives in a happy French town, and everyday the people stop by the zoo to
say "Bonjour, happy lion." One day he goes for a walk and on seeing him the
townspeople remember only that a lion is something to be feared. All except Francois.
1.General
Hardy Boys: Mystery of King Tut's tomb
The boys are sightseeing in Egypt when someone in a crowded bazaar steals a handbag
from a pretty American girl named Helene. When Frank gets the handbag away from the
thief, the girl denies it was ever hers. Inside the bag is a stolen figure of the ancient god,
Osiris.
1.General
Harold and the purple crayon
800, P, 9, CS, Weston, 1957
Uses animation to tell a story in which Harold's crayon draws him into a magical garden
where he has a host of adventures. Based on Crockett Johnson's book.
1.General 2.Color
Harriet Tubman (Heroes of Today & Yesterday)
3-5, 20, Sunburst, 1998
Celebrated as the "Moses of her people," Harriet Tubman stands today as one of
America's bravest and most admired heroes. Program brings to life the story of this
remarkable woman, the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad who led
more than 300 slaves to freedom in the North.
1.Minority Studies 2.BIOGRAPHY 3.Black History 4.HISTORY - U.S.
Harriet Tubman
Describes the work she did in leading slaves north on the underground railroad. 18201913, Black Americans of achievement series.
Harriet Tubman
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1996
This animated video contains accurate historical data of Harriet's daring exploits to help
slaves escape to freedom by route of the underground railroad. A resource/activity book
accompanies this video.
1.Others 2.Civil War 3.Black History 4.Southern States 5.Values clarification
Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad
973.7, I-J, 22, CS, BFA, 1972
Among the thousands of anonymous men and women who helped runaway slaves to
safety, Harriet Tubman stands out as a woman of rare courage and abilities. This film
follows one of her most dangerous trips leading a group of four slaves out of Maryland.
1.Civil War 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Others
Harry and the lady next door
800, P, 20, CS, Barr, 1989
"Harry liked all his neighbors...except one." And so begins Harry's second and greatest
adventure. The Lady Next Door, an aspiring opera singer, has a high voice that could
shatter glass--or hurt a dog's ears. Harry tries just about everything to drown out the
Lady's singing and his eventual solution, which involves a nervous frog at a singing
recital, provides plenty of laughs and fun.
1.General
Harry S. Truman: Challenges of office
921, JCA, 17, BW, Aims, 1974
In the period between 1948 and 1952, Truman faced problems of new agression and the
cold war abroad and sharp divisions on policy at home. The Democratic Party was split
three ways in the election of 1948, but Truman campaigned vigorously and won.
1.World War II-1959 2.Presidents and the U.S. 3.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's
Harry S. Truman: Suddenly, Mr. President
921, JCA, 20, BW, Aims, 1974
The sudden death of FDR put the little-known Truman into the spotlight. Upon FDR's
death, he promised to carry out his predecessor's policies. War with Japan still raged, and
he made a decision to use the atomic bomb to bring it to a quick end.
1.World War II-1959 2.Presidents and the U.S. 3.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's
Harry, the dirty dog
800, P-I, 18, CS, Barr, 1988
Harry, a white dog with black spots runs away from home one day and soon finds himself
in so many adventures and dirty places that he becomes a black dog with white spots.
When he goes home, no one recognizes him. Finally, he digs up his scrub brush for a bath
so he can become a white dog with black spots again.
Haunted house
100, P, 14, CS, EBEC, 1971
Two brothers and their little sister timorously explore the inside of the big empty house
on the next street. Is it haunted as rumored? Which of three endings will children enjoy
the most and why?
1.Creative Writing 2.Writing
Have a healthy baby: Pregnancy (2nd rev.)
612.6, I-J, 22, CS, Churchill, 1978
Use with Family Life classes only. Details the growth of the human embryo from
conception through pregnancy with particular emphasis on the development of organ
systems in the first three months.
Have a snack
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Fumble and the children come to Hairy's rescue with a tempting assortment of nutritious
snack foods. From the Most Important Person - Nutrition Series.
Hawaii-The 50th State (2nd Ed.)
917.3, I-A, 26, CS, EBEC, 1984
An introduction to America's fiftieth state, emphasizing its people and industry. Shows
formation of the islands, map of the main islands and topography.
1.Hawaii
Hawk, I'm your brother
800, P-I, 24, CS, Clearvue, 1988
Young Rudy Soto learns about freedom as he struggles to understand why he cannot fly,
and why the red-tailed hawk he calls "brother" must. Introduced and narrated by Will
Rogers Jr.
1.General 2.Indians of North America
Head for the Borders-Ca Gold
Includes: Tulelake, near the Oregon border, hosts an annual Horseradish Festival to
celebrate the harvest of its most famous crop; Calexico, a southern border town that still
reflects its rich Mexican heritage and is the only California town right on the Mexican
border; All-American Canal, since 1942, the Imperial Valley's sole water source, cutting
82 miles across the desert.
Health: Exercise, rest, and sleep
610, P, 11, CS, Aims, 1967
Exercise, good posture, balanced meals, and plenty of rest and sleep are necessary for
growth. More energy for school, work and play can be obtained by following simple
health rules.
1.Personal Health
Health: Food and nutrition (2nd ed.)
610, P, 13, CS, Aims, 1985
Teaches children about the four food groups and how these foods provide them with
body-building protein, energy-rich carbohydrates, and important vitamins and minerals.
Warns about the danger of too much salt or fat in the diet. A panel of kids judge different
snacks for their nutritional value.
1.Personal Health 2.Foods and Nutrition
Health: Toothache of a clown
610, P, 9, CS, EBEC, 1972
The need for regular dental care is shown in this charming story about a sad clown with a
toothache. When his home remedies fail to stop the pain, he visits the dentist. The dentist
and nurse give the clown advice about proper dental care.
1.Dental Care
Hearing
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Bird and his friends discuss sounds - sounds that help find things, sounds that are pleasant
and sounds that are noisy. From the Most Important Person - Senses Series.
1.Senses
Heart: An inside story
610, J, 11, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1976
How does the heart do its job? What kind of a pump is it? Using a frog's heart pumping
blood, we observe how blood flows from the heart and returns. This leads to the building
of simple models that show clearly the structure and function of the heart.
Heat & Chemical Energy
What is heat energy, where does it come from and how does it relate to chemical energy?
Students learn that heat energy comes from the motion of atoms and chemical energy is
stored in the bonds that link atoms together. Discover how chemical reactions can give
off heat energy and how heat can help release the stored chemical energy in fuel. Learn
how heat travels and how scientists measure calories, which is the energy stored in food.
Heat, temperature and energy
530, I-J, 23, C, Rainbow, 1995
Demonstrates heat as a form of energy, substances which contain thermal energy, and
that such energy has molecular basis. Explores the differences between heat and
temperature. Shows the three basic ways that heat is transferred as well as the relation of
insulators to energy conservation.
1.Heat and Friction
Heather becomes a fire fighter
330, P-I, 13, CS, EBEC, 1980
Shows how fire fighters serve their communities and reveals career opportunities in this
field.
1.Safety - Fire 2.General
Heidi
800, P-J, 120, CS, Upbeat, 1979
Classic story by Johanna Spyri about a poor young orphan girl abandoned by her aunt
and banished to live with her isolated old grandfather high in the Swiss Alps.
1.General 2.Switzerland
Helen Keller
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1996
An animated video of the dramatic and deeply moving story of pain and ultimate truimph
of Anne Sullivan's quest to help Helen to overcome being deaf and blind as a result of a
childhood fever. The program contains accurate historical data and demonstrates
character-building values. A resource/activity book accompanies the video.
1.Others 2.SPECIAL EDUCATION 3.General 4.Senses 5.Life Decisions
Helen Keller
921, I-S, 15, C, MGHT, 1969
Blind, deaf, and without knowledge, Helen Keller would have lived her life as a
"Phantom" but for the patience, understanding, and resolute determination of a
remarkable teacher - Anne Sullivan. She later became one of the foremost women of the
world.
1.Arts and Letters 2.General
Helen Keller: Voice and vision in the soul
921, I-S, 24, CS, Aims, 1970
Helen Keller remains one of the most remarkable people of the twentieth century because
of her intelligence and triumph over a severe handicap. This program celebrates the
accomplishments of this deaf, blind, and mute woman who dedicated her life and love to
helping those who were, in her words, "less fortunate than myself."
1.Arts and Letters
Hemo, The Magnificent, I & II
610, IJ, 59, C, Southerby, 1957
Animated sequences explain the nerve mechanism which speeds up or slows down the
rate of heart action, the circulatory system of arteries and veins, the composition of blood,
the regulation of the flow of blood into the capillaries which feed the cells.
Hemo, The Magnificent, Part 1
610, IJ, 29, C, Southerby, 1957
Animated sequences explain the nerve mechanism which speeds up or slows down the
rate of heart action, the circulatory system of arteries and veins, the composition of blood,
the regulation of the flow of blood into the capillaries which feed the cells.
Hemo, The Magnificent, Part 2
610, IJ, 29, C, Southerby, 1957
Same as part 1.
The Henry Cycle Special
008578 350, P, 23, Media Guild, 1998
Fully animated film which captures viewer's attention & teaches them about the
importance of reducing, reusing & recycling. Amazing facts revealed such as "American
throw away about 1,000 aluminum cans every second."
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Community Life 3.Values clarification 4.Pollution
Here comes the cat!
800, K-P, 10, CS, WW, 1993
When a mouse observes the large shadow of a cat approaching, he scurries around
warning the other mice. But the cat is pulling a wagon load of cheese to give to the mice
and the mice respond with their friendship and give him a large can of milk to take with
him.
1.General
Heritage of the black west
973.8, I-J, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1995
Visit with a modern-day cowboy and his family and learn the story of the black
frontiersmen and women and their relationship with Native Americans. Learn about
popular folk heroes, including buffalo soldiers.
1.General 2.Black History 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Indians (Native Americans) 5.Minority
Studies
Hernan Cortes
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Leader of the fiercest of the Spanish conquistadors, he was motivated by his belief that
his actions were for the good of Spain and the glory of God. Conquering the Aztecs and
several smaller Indian cities, he united the remaining natives of Mexico. Part of the
Hispanic and Latin American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.Mexico 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Hiawatha
800, K-J, 11, CS, WW, 1995
Hiawatha's boyhood is brought to life against a background of authentic Native American
music. Exquisite illustrations by Susan Jeffers. Includes a brief documentary style
prologue on Longfellow and the historical origins of "The Song of Hiawatha."
1.Poets and Poetry 2.General 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.Indians of North America
High-Tech Hollywood
Viewers will find out how movie special effects have changed over the years with vintage
& modern-day film clips. Directors and producers found everything they wanted in
California - fair weather year-round & every choice of scenic background.
1.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV
Hill of Fire
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1985
Rumbling earthquakes, molten lava, fountains of fire - a volcano is born in a poor
farmer's corn field in the feature book written by Thomas P. Lewis. Based on true story
of eruption of Paricutin volcano in Mexico. LeVar goes to Hawaii to show actual 1985
eruption of Kilauea Volcano.
1.General 2.Earth Science - General 3.Meteorology 4.READING RAINBOW
Hinduism: An ancient path in the modern world
200, I-S, 20, CS, United Learning, 1992
Shot at numerous locations in India, it demystifies many of the concepts of the faith,
including: the many gods of Hinduism, the transmigration of the soul, the Guru, the
sacred cow, the caste system, the music and rituals.
1.Ancient History 2.Asia 3.Religion - General 4.India and Pakistan
Hip Cat
780, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #127, 1997
Story explores America's original music form - Jazz! LeVar becomes a "hip cat" hanging
out with musicians. Highlighted is a jazz saxaphonist who discusses how he used music
to communicate.
1.Music - General 2.FINE ARTS 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
History of 20th Century: 1960-1964
973.9, J-S, 60, CS, ABC, 1982
Highlights include threat of nuclear weapons, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy,
and John Glenn being the first American to orbit the earth.
1.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's 2.Vietnam Conflict - present
History of 20th Century: 1965-1969
973.9, J-S, 60, CS, ABC, 1982
Highlights include Nixon winning close election, protestors fighting the war at home,
Apollo 11 crew landing on the moon, the Beatles, and the assassination of Martin Luther
King, Jr.
1.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's 2.Vietnam Conflict - present
History of Human Population Part I
910, J, 35, EVN,
History of population from the beginning of time. 2 videos.
1.SOCIAL SCIENCE 2.Population 3.HISTORY - WORLD
History of Human Population Part II
008563 973, J, 20, EVN,
2nd part of population over the world from the beginning of time.
1.Population 2.HISTORY - WORLD 3.SOCIAL SCIENCE
Hobbit, The
800, IJ, 72, C, Guidance Assoc., 1978
Animated film based on J. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy of the exciting adventures of a
hobbit named Bilbo Baggins and 13 dwarfs.
1.General
Holiday facts and fun: Earth day
300, P-I, 10, C, United Learning, 1992
More than 200 million people around the world celebrated Earth Day April 22, 1990,
now it is an annual event showing the importance of establishing a healthful environment
on land, air, and in the waters, and what can be done today to help protect our planet.
1.General
Holiday Facts and Fun: Kwanzaa
394.2, P, 10, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1994
Shows Kwanzaa's founder and tells why he began the holiday. The seven symbols are
shown and their significance. Viewers see a family celebrate Kwanzaa.
1.HOLIDAYS 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Africa
Holiday facts and fun: A multicultural Christmas
300, P-I, 22, C, Rainbow, 1993
Five children from different ethnic backgrounds--Northern European, African-American,
Hispanic, Native American, and Asian--explain how their families, friends and neighbors
celebrate the Christmas season.
1.General
Holy land: Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Middle East
200, J-A, 24, CS, EBEC, 1984
The Middle East is birthplace to three of the world's great religions. Therefore, to fully
appreciate the modern dynamics of the region, we should seek to understand its religious
past. Illustrates the historical claim of Jews and Palestinians to the area we call the "Holy
Land" and introduces the attachment to Middle Eastern Territory of Christianity and
Islam.
1.Religion - General 2.Ancient History 3.Middle East
Home alone: You're in charge
614.8, P-J, 19, CS, Clearvue, 1986
Tells the story of Tracy, a latch-key kid whose house comes alive to teach her about
home safety.
1.Home and Family 2.Safety - Home and school 3.General
Homesteading: 70 years on the Great Plains
973.8, I-A, 18, CS, United Learning, 1992
The Homestead Act of 1862 gave many farmers an opportunity to own their own land
and drew families into an almost treeless prairie, where creating a home presented
problems and deprivations.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.1890's - World War I 3.Indians (Native Americans)
Homeward bound
800, P-J, 84, CS, Disney,
Adventure begins when the owners of a bulldog pup, a cat, and a golden retriever leave
them with a friend hundreds of miles away. Soon the worried animals think their family
is in trouble and start their incredible journey home. The three animals express
themselves with very familiar human voices.
Hopi Indian
970.1, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1975
Of all the Indian peoples of the great Southwest, the Hopi hold most firmly to their
traditional way of life. In this revised edition, we observe Hopi men and women in daily
routines and in special celebration, such as the secret Hopi wedding ceremony.
Horse
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Discover the equine world of both wild and domesticated horses. Learn the ancient links
between horse and humankind.
Hot-Air Henry
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1993
After William Windom reads this tale of a cat and his hot-air balloon adventure, LeVar
attends a colorful national ballooning event in South Carolina. He then provides a
comical look into the past at some flying machines that didn't.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Recreation 4.READING RAINBOW
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats
590, P-I, 45, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Spin shows how our tame house pets have some really rowdy relatives. Learn about the
South American jaguars, African wild dogs and lions, and North American cougars and
coyotes.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Pet 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Really Wild Animals
Hot Hippo
800, P, 6, CS, WW, 1993
African fable in which Hippo promises not to eat Ngai's little fishes in exchange for being
allowed to live in the cool water instead of on dry land.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Africa
Hot line: All about electricity
530, I-J, 15, C, Rainbow, 1987
By doing simple lab experiments, students discover the properties of electricity - static
electricity (including lightning), electrons, current electricity and negative and positive
charges.
Hotel Animal
510, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #123, 1997
Story explores the humorous adventures of a pair of petite lizards who checkin to the
over-sized Hotel Animal. Explores math from a different perspective.
1.Measurement 2.MATHEMATICS 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
House & Backyard Insects
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Describes the habits of many house and backyard insects and how they affect humans.
Demonstrates ways to cockroach-proof your house and techniques used to find small
insects living in the soil and leaf litter in your backyard.
House of Dies Drear
800, J-S, 116, C, Upbeat, 1990
Dramatization of Virginia Hamilton's mystery where a black family tries to unravel the
secrets of their new home which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.
House that Jack built
390, P, 4, CS, MGHT, 1964
Uses animation to tell the Mother Goose rhyme.
1.General
Housefly, The (3rd Ed.)
590, I-J, 15, CS, EBEC, 1982
Viewers learn about the unique flight and feeding mechanisms of the housefly and
discover its amazing life cycle as it changes from egg to adult fly. Includes a scene
showing the actual heartbeat of a housefly.
1.Animals - Insects
Household Wonders
The History Channel examines the common appliances that have changed our lives. From
vacuum cleaners to toasters, these ingenious inventions save time for more important
things. Students are fascinated by the bizarre, funny, crazy stories of how these household
wonders came to be!
1.Inventions
How a car is built
620, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Visit the Ford Mustang assembly line and see how people and high-tech machines work
together to transform giant rolls of steel into gleaming new cars.
1.Transportation 2.General 3.General
How a tugboat works
620, K-I, 28, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Join a crew for an adventure in New York Harbor. Discover how crew members live and
work together on board the tug and how ropes, hand signals, and whistles are used. Take
a trip back in time and see early tugs in action.
1.General 2.Transportation
How Beaver stole fire
390, P-I, 12, CS, Aims, 1972
Presents an Indian myth about the origin of fire. Offers inquisitive children an
imaginative explanation of an important natural phenomenon. Uses a special sand
animation technique and an original Indian score to recreate the storyteller's art.
1.Indians of North America 2.Mythology 3.General 4.Indians (Native Americans)
How big is big?
790, P-I, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Presents comparisons of size, featuring Fumble, who is bigger than Bird, but smaller than
cowboy. From the Most Important Person -Body Movement Series.
1.Shape 2.General
How big were the dinosaurs?
Learn about fossils and go to a museum where you learn that dinosaurs come in all sizes.
Observe how comparisons with modern animals can provide an understanding of extinct
creatures and an appreciation of what it means to be an endangered species.
How Blue Jeans Became a Business
From Levi Strauss, who invented blue jeans, to John Averback, who helps schools select
computer equipment, students will become aware that entrepreneurs & inventors identify
needs & then find ways to fill those needs.
1.Economics, General 2.BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
How difficult can this be?
360, A, 70, C, PBS, 1996
Rick Lavoie lets us see the world through the eyes of a child by leading a group of
parents, educators, and children through exercises that cause feelings familiar to children
with learning disabilities. Improved strategies for working with special needs.
1.General
How do they build spaceships?
620, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1996
View the construction of a real space shuttle at Rockwell International and learn how
astronauts work in space via lift-offs, moon walks, and landings.
1.General 2.Space Science
How green plants make and use food (Rev.)
All living things on this planet depend, directly or indirectly, on green plants for food and
oxygen. Using clear animation and time lapse micrography and micro- footage, this film
shows how materials reach the leaves and how light supplies energy for the manufacture
of sugar.
How it Moves - 2nd Ed
Through the humorous antics of a space creature, Zork, viewers learn how joints,
ligaments, tendons, bones & muscles enable human beings to move.
1.Human body 2.General 3.Physiology - General
How it's done: From baseball bats to potato chips
620, P-I, 34, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Discover the fascinating facts about how all kinds of everyday things are made. Includes
trips to a baseball bat factory, an orchard and packing factory and then on to a potato chip
assembly line.
1.General 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.General 4.Inventions
How it's done: From roller coasters to ice cream
620, P-I, 32, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Discover how roller coasters are designed and built, how a softball factory makes its
product, how a TV news broadcast gets ready for prime time, how an ice cream factory
works, and how they get that tiny tube of lead into that skinny wooden pencil.
1.General
How its Parts Work Together - 2nd Ed
Space explorer, Zork, discovers one system directs all the parts of the human body - the
nervous system. This adventure teachers where the brain, spinal cord & nerves are
located, how they function & what they look like.
1.General 2.Human body 3.Physiology - General
How Mountains Affect Life
008321 551.4, I-H, 13, 100% Videos, 1992
Illustrates the effect mountains have on the phenomenon of rising air's reduced ability to
hold moisture. Shows changes in flora and fauna from sea level to above timberline to the
desert on the leeward side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Demonstrates how the
resulting changes in flora and fauna determine what people can or cannot do for a living.
1.Geology 2.Biomes 3.Earth Science - General
How much does the earth weigh?
530, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1980
Using a spring scale and a balance scale, we learn about the difference between "weight"
and "mass." With the balance scale, we also find out how to determine the mass of a
measured amount of material. We also learn some things about gravity and the interior of
the earth. Finally, we find out how scientists determined the mass of the earth.
1.Measurement 2.Physics - General 3.Earth Science - General 4.Astronomy
How Much is a Million?
P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 2000
In the book written by David Schwartz and illustrated by Steven Kellogg, creative ways
of counting to a million are explored, along with simple techniques of grouping and
estimating to solve everyday problems. LeVar visits the Crayola factory to see how
millions of crayons are made, and then to Giants Stadium to see how the crew and
concession vendors prepare for a large crowd.
1.READING RAINBOW 2.LITERATURE
How nature protects animals (Rev. ed.)
590, P-I, 8, CS, EBEC, 1988
Shows some of the means of protection that nature provides its animal species in their
daily struggle for survival in a dangerous and often unpredictable environment.
1.Biology - Evolution
How Our Laws are Made (My America Series)
3-6, 21, Sunburst, 1994
Laws help groups of people live and work together in harmony. Children define what
laws are and why we have them. Children talk to the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Ginzberg about how she nurtures the ideal of equal justice under the law in her daily
work interpreting the U.S. Constitution.
1.Constitution 2.Community Life
How the animals discovered Christmas (Rev.)
800, P-I, 12, C, Coronet, 1983
On a starlit winter night in Cosy Valley, Velvet the fawn finds a bluebird with a broken
wing and brings it to Doc Owl, who alerts the other animals. Together they find a safe
haven for the bird and the other animals bring their gifts of food in a true spirit of giving.
1.General 2.General
How the Grinch stole Christmas (Disney)
800, P, 26, CS, Disney, 1966
The crotchety Grinch, with "termites in his smile" and "garlic in his soul," tries once
again to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Whovillians, only to discover the true spirit
of the season lies beyond his covetous grasp.
1.General
How the leopard got his spots
800, P-I, 30, CS, Rabbit Ears, 1989
In the 'sclusively yellowish-greyish-brownish colors of the High Veldt, hunting was easy
for the Leopard, because of all the animals, his fur was the yellowish-greyish-brownest.
When the other animals moved away to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest, he didn't
stand a chance to hunt--unless, of course, he acquired spots himself!
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Animals - Mammals
How the Lollipop Dragon Got His Name
13, C, SVE, 1970
Lollipop Dragon "The Me I Can Be" Library. Addresses issues relating to interaction
with others. Among the basic self-esteem concepts addressed in the program are the
necessity of judging people based on who they are, rather than on apprearance or
prejudice; the importance of sharing; and the need for compassion toward others.
1.Concept Of Self 2.General 3.Lollipop Dragon's
How to be a perfect person in just three days
800, P-I, 60, CS, Wonderworks, 1988
Is it possible? Can an ordinary human being really become a perfect person in just three
short days? Milo Crinkley thought so. What gave him the idea was a book that fell on his
head one day at the library. Milo took the book home and followed its instructions. Did
Milo become perfect? See the film and find out.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.General
How to be the Perfect Waiter or Waitress
The instructions in this program are great for students getting jobs in the hospitality
industry and those polishing their skills for meals at home. Lessons include common
table manners, correct table settings, use of appropriate silverware, serving guidelines,
and much more. Whether in a restaurant or at home, students will learn to maintain
proper etiquette.
1.General 2.General
How to conduct yourself at school
100, P, 14, CS, Aims, 1986
"The best way to help someone do the right thing is by setting a good example yourself."
A pair of "older kids" of junior high age serve as narrators and role models for kids in the
primary grades.
1.Values clarification 2.Substance abuse catalog
How to dig a hole to the other side of the world
550, P-I, 11, CS, LCA, 1981
An adventure-in-geology story takes us on an amazing educational journey from the
topsoil to the limestone, through the granite to the geysers, from the basalt into the
molten core. Based on the book by Faith McNulty.
1.Geology 2.Earth Science - General
How to eat fried worms
800, I, 25, CS, Cheshire, 1991
For fifty dollars, Billy takes the bet of eating 15 worms--one a day. His friends and
family help him to invent different ways to cook them: worm pie, worm loaf, etc. But his
opponents soon learn they may lose their money, and so work to thwart his attempts.
1.General
How to Fold a Paper Crane
740, P-A, 30, CS, Asia for Kids, 1994
This video is a companion to the award winning video Sadako and the Thousand Paper
Cranes. In this video a whimsical pair of hands, guided by a narrator, demonstrates how
to transform a square piece of paper into a crane in 26 steps.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Japan
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
640, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #118, 1997
LeVar is in the kitchen where he gets cooking tips from Chef Curtis Pikens, and uses
science to unravel some of the unknown tricks and reasons behind everyday cooking.
1.HOME ECONOMICS 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.READING RAINBOW
How We Classify Animals
590, I-J, 14, CS, Aims, 1990
Illustrates the taxonomic system used to classify animals. Groups include both
invertebrates and vertibrates; soft bodies animals; spiny-skinned animals, fish,
amphibians, birds & mammals.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL 3.Animals - Birds 4.Biology - Microbiology
5.Oceanography
How we know about the ice ages (Rev.)
550, I-S, 16, CS, BFA, 1985
Across the North American continent, there is evidence that a thick sheet of ice once
covered much of the land. Such evidence includes great mounds of loose rock, called
moraines; huge boulders, called erratics; and bedrock smoothed and polished.
Human body: Circulatory & Respiratory systems
610, J-S, 17, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Through medical photography and animation, follow the loop as red and white blood
cells travel through the heart, arteries, and capillaries and then back to the heart. See a red
blood cell squeezing through a thin capillary wall inside the alveoli, where carbon
dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
1.Human body 2.Physiology - General 3.Biology - Cells
Human body: Circulatory system
610, J-A, 16, CS, Coronet, 1980
Shows how plasma, red and white cells, nutrients, and wastes move through arteries,
capillaries, and veins and how lymph moves through the lymphatic system.
1.Physiology - General 2.Bilingual Education
Human body: Circulatory system (2nd Ed.Rev.)
610, S-A, 15, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation traces the two great circuits of the bloodstream, looping through the lungs,
and passing to and from all tissues. Includes the various cargoes carried by the
bloodstream: oxygen, carbon dioxide, clotting agents, nutrients, wastes, as well as red
and white blood cells. Medical technologist explains the typing of blood and a
cardiologist describes a variety of heart defects.
1.Physiology - General 2.Biology - Cells
Human body: Digestive system (2nd Ed. Rev.)
610, S-A, 14, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation and X-ray images identify major organs in the digestive process, explain how
they work together, and clarify the chemistry of cell metabolism and the various uses of
the energy it can release. Dietitian discusses such topics as food calories, nutritional role
of vitamins and minerals, lactose intolerance and the effects of crash dieting.
1.Physiology - General 2.Foods and Nutrition
Human body: Digestive system
610, J-S, 17, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Through medical photography and animation, see a morsel of food as it is swallowed and
broken down physically and chemically on its way through the digestive tract. Identifies
the digestive enzymes and describes their sites of production and secretion, as well as
their actions on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
1.Human body 2.Physiology - General
Human body: Digestive system (2nd ed.)
610, J-A, 16, CS, Coronet, 1980
Students follow (with the aid of x-ray photography) the path and chemistry of digestion
through the esophagus, stomach and intestine, as vital nutrients are extracted and
delivered to the cells, with the rest of the food disposed of through the large intestine.
Human body: Excretory system (2nd Ed. Rev.)
610, S-A, 12, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation and X-ray images explore the sources of the body's wastes, explain how the
body processes and removes those wastes, and show the workings of the kidneys and
their interaction with the bloodstream. Hospital chemistry supervisor explains how
uninalysis can be used to monitor diabetes and how "sweat testing" can detect the
occurrence of cystic fibrosis.
Human body: Muscular & Skeletal systems
610, J-S, 20, CS, Nat. Geog, 1988
Through medical photography and animation, see the skeleton structure and the various
kinds of movement allowed by the joints of the hand, shoulder, and knee and the muscles,
tendons, and ligaments attached. Learn about the smooth muscles that help inner organs
work, and about the cardiac muscle.
Human body: Muscular system (2nd. Ed. Rev.)
610, S-A, 12, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Live action, animation and X-ray images examine the differences between voluntary,
involuntary and cardiac muscles and their differing functions within the body. Exercise
equipment designer explains how equipment is designed to train specific groups of
opposing muscles and a physiologist explains the differences in the chemistry and
functions of fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers.
Human body: Nervous system
610, J-S, 20, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Through medical photography and animation, see the nervous system moderating the
body's internal organs and linking the body to its external environment. Learn how the
brain integrates sensory input with memory and reasoning and sends impulses to organs,
muscles, and glands.
Human body: Nervous system (2nd ed.)
610, J-A, 23, CS, Coronet, 1980
How the structure of neurons allows them to transmit electrochemical impulses and how
they function as part of the central, peripheral, and autonomic division of the nervous
system. Parts of the brain are described with special attention given to the apparent
specialization of left and right hemisphere.
Human body: Respiratory system (2nd. ed.)
610, J-A, 13, CS, Coronet, 1980
Shows how air flows into the body, gives up oxygen that passes through capillaries in the
lungs into the blood, and then combining with hemoglobin, is carried by the arteries and
capillaries to the cells for use. The removal of the waste carbon dioxide is followed in
similar animated detail.
Human body: Respiratory system (2nd.Ed.Rev.)
610, S-A, 15, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation and X-ray images explore the mechanism of breathing and the anatomy of
those organs. Includes how air is cleansed during inhalation and how oxygen is diffused
into the bloodstream for use elsewhere in the body. CPR educator shows mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, treatment for hyperventilation, and explains basic
causes and effects of emphysema.
1.Physiology - General 2.First Aid
Human body: Skeletal system (2nd.Ed.Rev.)
610, S-A, 12, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation and X-ray images describe the skeletal system as a framework of bones within
the body that govern the way we move. Includes scenes of sports activities showing the
workings of differing joints and their individual strengths and weaknesses. Orthopedic
surgeon explains the value of proper sitting and lifting techniques and designed explains
how modern sports shoes are designed to minimize bone stress.
Human body: Systems working together (Rev.)
610, S-A, 16, CS, Phoenix, 1993
Animation, X-ray images, and micrographs explain the hierarchical structure for studying
the body - cells, tissues, organs, and systems - emphasizing the ways that these systems
collaborate to maintain the body's health. Exercise physiologist explains the essence of a
well-balanced fitness program and gives suggestions for healthful cardiovascular,
strength and endurance programs.
Human Body: The Inside Scoop
610, P-J, 49, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Bill Nye, comedian and scientist, shows students how the human heart manages to move
25 trillion red blood cells through the body in just 10 seconds during exercise, how the
skin cools the body by sweating, and how the white cells police the veins.
1.Physiology - General 2.Bill Nye
Human machine
610, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Travel inside the body to explore the vital organs that power our lives, and examine the
remarkable instruments through which we sense the world.
1.Physiology - General 2.Eyewitness
Human Nutrition
The human body is a finely-tuned machine. For maximum performance, it requires a
careful balance of foods. Discover the facts about the food pyramid, fat calories, caloric
values, simple and complex carbohydrates, cholesterol, and much more. This video will
improve your students' awareness of health issues.
1.Human body 2.Foods and Nutrition
Humphrey the Lost Whale, a True Story
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1989
Based on the book by Wendy Tokuda and Richard Hall of the journey of the "wrongway" California humpback whale. LeVar spends the day at sea on a whale-watching
adventure where he uncovers some of the mysteries of the humpback whale.
1.General 2.Animals - Marine 3.Animals - Mammals 4.READING RAINBOW
Hundred dresses
Wanda wears the same faded blue dress every day and becomes the target of a cruel game
that eventually teaches her protagonists something about themselves. Incorporates theme
of immigrants. Enhanced animated illustrations from the Newbery award winning book
by Eleanor Estes.
1.General 2.Discrimination and Prejudice 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage 4.Immigration
Hundred penny box
800, P-I, 18, CS, Churchill, 1979
An extraordinarily moving story about Michael, his hundred- year-old great-great Aunt
Dew, and his mother, and the "big ugly old box." The box holds a small sack with a
hundred pennies, each a memory of a year of Aunt Dew's life.
1.General
Huns and the Goths: The Great Migration
930, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1991
The Roman empire was continually menaced by the barbaric tribes it displaced. The
Goths and the Huns defeated the Roman frontier military towns with superior fighting
power.
1.Europe 2.Ancient History
Hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather
550, J-S, 17, CS, Journal, 1980
We see how weather satellites and radar have become valuable tools in minimizing the
destruction of hurricanes. We learn about the causes of weather on a worldwide basis.
Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Thunderstorms
525, I-J, 24, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1997
Program is filled with "eye-witness" video and impressive 2D and 3D animation to give
students a better understanding of forces behind these types of storms.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Air and The Atmosphere 3.Physical Change
I am me - and I want to be
100, P-I, 12, CS, Barr, 1975
A SELF-IDENTITY FILM FOR CHILDREN - This light-hearted, fanciful musical for
children explores the importance of individual differences; differences in size, shape,
color, interests, and abilities.
1.Concept Of Self 2.General 3.Substance abuse catalog
I blew it: Learning from failure
100, I-S, 22, CS, Sunburst, 1988
Helps students understand that failure is a part of being human. If we attempt to guard
ourselves against any and all failures, we're probably not opening ourselves to new
possibilities, new skills, or new personal contacts that life offers us.
1.Home and Family 2.Values clarification
I blew it: Learning from failure
100, I-S, 22, CS, Sunburst, 1988
Helps students understand that failure is a part of being human. If we attempt to guard
ourselves against any and all failures, we're probably not opening ourselves to new
possibilities, new skills, or new personal contacts that life offers us.
1.Home and Family 2.Values clarification 3.Bilingual Education
I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly
800, P, 6, CS, Natl Bd of Canad, 1964
Animated interpretation of the classic nonsense song sung by Burl Ives.
1.Music - General 2.General 3.LITERATURE 4.General
I know why the caged bird sings
This video and viewing guide are designed to supplement your teaching of the excerpt
from "I know why the caged bird sings," by Maya Angelou, in Prentice-Hall Lit., Silver,
pages 403-408. Describes Maya's life in Stamps, Arkansas, with her paternal
grandmother. When Maya becomes withdrawn and depressed after a traumatic
experience, a caring towns-woman takes an interest in her and helps her to see her selfworth.
1.General
I like being me: Self-esteem
100, I-J, 24, CS, Sunburst, 1990
Focuses on self-image issues that are especially relevant to middle-school students:
school successes and friendship.
I like being me: Self-esteem
100, I-J, 24, CS, Sunburst, 1990
Focuses on self-image issues that are especially relevant to middle-school students:
school successes and friendship.
1.General 2.Home and Family 3.Bilingual Education
I wanna be a ballerina dancer
330, P-I, 26, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Visit a real ballet company and school. Dancers answer variety of questions and then
perform an actual ballet.
1.General 2.Music - General
I wanna be a paramedic
330, P-I, 29, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Looks at the real-life drama that plays out daily for a big city paramedic - highly skilled
and well-trained professional who is on the front line when it comes to helping the public
in major trauma situations.
1.General 2.General 3.Community Life
I wanna work with animals
330, P-I, 29, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Profiles zoo keepers and veterinarians through interviews and on-the-job views. Shows
what it's really like to work in animal care and how to get into this field.
1.General 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Pet 4.Animals - Zoo
Ida Fanfanny and the four seasons
800, I, 13, CS, LCA, 1980
Tells the story of Ida Fanfanny and her pet geese, who discover the strengths and
weaknesses of the four seasons when Ida buys four magic paintings, each representing a
different season.
1.General 2.Seasons 3.Time
If you could see the earth (Rev. ed.)
520, P-I, 10, CS, EBEC, 1988
Presents, in animation, a voyage into space, illustrating that the world is round and that it
moves in orbit around the sun. Shows land and water surfaces as seen from a space ship.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1993
From the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff of the delightful chain reaction set in motion
when a little boy offers a cookie to a visiting mouse. LeVar visits a bowling center and
tries to master the chain reactions involved in the game of bowling.
1.General 2.Force and Motion 3.READING RAINBOW
I'm lonely
100, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1973
Introduces a child who cannot find anyone to play with. Shows that he discovers that
some of the activities, like drawing a picture, are fun to do alone. From the Most
Important Person - Attitudes Series.
I'm mad at me
The film is introduced by a song "Everyone Has Feelings" and a delightful animated
sequence of children's faces. The body of the film is a series of vignettes illustrating
situations in which children are mad at themselves.
1.Values clarification 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.General
I'm mad at me
Shows a series of vignettes illustrating situations in which children are mad at
themselves. Explains that "everyone has feelings."
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Values clarification 4.Bilingual Education
I'm mad at you
Same as "I'm Mad At Me" except that children are mad at others.
I'm mad at you
Same as "I'm Mad at Me" except that children are mad at others.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Values clarification 4.Bilingual Education
I'm no fool as a pedestrian (New Ed.)
614.8, P-I, 15, CS, Disney, 1988
Jiminy Cricket and Geppetto help Pinocchio learn many important guidelines for
pedestrian safety, from the "stop, look and listen" method for crossing streets to making
good decisions about crosswalk signs.
I'm no fool in a car
614.8, P-I, 14, CS, Phoenix, 1992
Two children befriend an alien who tumbles into their backyard after unfastening his
safety belt during an intergalactic flight. The kids offer him expert advice on staying safe
in and around automobiles, then assist him in a safety-wise getaway.
I'm no fool in an emergency
614.8, P-I, 13, CS, Phoenix, 1992
Two children befriend an alien who has fallen to earth during an intergalactic flight. UFO
Patrol give chase as the children help the alien escape in order to contact his parents for
transport home. An officer sustains a head injury, and everyone must keep their wits
about them in order to obtain help.
1.First Aid 2.Safety - Home and school
I'm no fool in unsafe places I
614.8, P-I, 15, CS, Phoenix, 1991
Pinocchio learns how to play it safe in the real world. Includes safety tips on crossing the
street, on being in a train station and crossing a railroad track, and on water. Stresses
some unsafe places where children should never play.
1.Safety - Home and school 2.Safety - Water
I'm no fool in unsafe places II
614.8, P-I, 15, CS, Phoenix, 1992
Two children befriend an alien who has fallen to earth during an intergalactic flight.
While on the run, the kids help him avoid the dangers of an abandoned building, an
empty construction site, and a hazardous flood-control channel.
I'm no fool in water (Rev)
614.8, P-I, 9, CS, Disney, 1988
Jiminy Cricket introduces water safety with an overview of man's first contact with water
and shows us that there are wrong places to swim. A lifeguard teaches kids water safety
rules and helps them practice the survival float maneuver.
1.Safety - Water
I'm no fool with a bicycle (New)
614.8, P-I, 10, CS, Disney, 1988
Geppetto urges Pinocchio to learn the safety rules before trying out his new bicycle.
Includes bicycle safety precautions including proper equipment and rules of the road.
Pinocchio learns to think for himself and make good safety decisions.
1.Safety - Bicycle
I'm no fool with electricity (New Ed.)
614.8, P-I, 16, CS, Disney, 1988
With the aid of Pinocchio and Gepetto, Jiminy Cricket introduces indoor and outdoor
safety with electricity. Includes safety rules and explains the relationship between
electricity, conductors, and insulators.
1.Safety - Home and school 2.Electricity and Magnetism
I'm no fool with fire (Rev.)
614.8, P-I, 10, CS, Disney, 1987
Jiminy Cricket hosts these helpful tips on how to avoid and combat a fire. Includes the
evolution and uses of fire, fire prevention, emergency phone numbers and plans of action
in the event of fire.
1.Safety - Fire 2.Fire and Combustion 3.Prehistoric Times
Imagine II: Cyberclassroom - now and in the future
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Real-life stories from educators show how solid teaching practices can be enhanced with
technology. Combines snapshots of today's technologies with glimpses of what's in store
in the future, suggesting exciting possibilities for learning.
1.Computers/technology 2.In-Service
Imagine II: Enhancing the curriculum with technology
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Demonstrates that technology works best when it supports what teachers are already
doing, chronicling the work of educators integrating technology into their curriculum.
Imagine II: Multimedia - exploring the possibilities
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Examines the varied aspects of multimedia, blending classroom footage with what might
be available in the near future. Today's multimedia resources--combining video, sound,
pictures, animation, and text--address multiple learning styles.
Imagine II: How computers are changing the way we teach and learn
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Changes in teaching and learning are shown: middle school students getting more
involved in their community; English students gaining more effective collaboration;
science students acting more like real scientists, and; elementary students doing on-line
research.
Imagine II: Networking - beyond the classroom walls
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Demonstrates the power of electronic communication, following students on educational
odysseys beyond the classroom.
Imagine II: Technology for enhancing language skills and literacy
370, A, 30, C, PBS/Apple, 1996
Explores the many ways that teachers can use technology to encourage communication,
unveiling a variety of language-learning experiences.
Immigrant experience
301.45, JSA, 30, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1973
Tells the story of the American dream and of the American reality, as it was lived by one
family who came to the United States from Poland in 1907.
1.Immigration 2.1890's - World War I
Immigration Island of Hope, Island of Fear
973, I-J, 29, CS, 100% Ed Videos,
Archival footage of the era of mass migrations from Eastern Europe. Immigrants relate
what it was like to leave their homeland, travel to ports of embarkation, see the Statue of
Liberty and set foot in America.
1.Immigration
Immune system: Your magic doctor
610, I-J, 20, CS, Clearvue, 1989
Illustrates how the immune system helps your body stay well, fight off diseases, and heal
from injuries. Explains what happens when the system is not functioning properly. Shows
how proper nutrition, exercise, and rest contribute to the healthy maintenance of the
immune system, while smoking, alcohol, and other drugs can weaken the system.
1.Physiology - General 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 4.Narcotics and Drug Abuse
5.Smoking
Imogene's Antlers
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1986
Story of a young girl who wakes up one morning to discover that she has grown antlers
overnight. LeVar takes a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo and gets a close-up look at various
animals.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Animals - Zoo 4.READING RAINBOW
Impressionism: A visual revolution
Part 1 - In their own time: Opens with Claude Monet's painting, "An Impression" which
caused such a sensation in 1874, that hostile art critics mockingly called his painting style
Impressionism. Part 2 - An art for all time: Presents a visual sequence that contrasts the
abstract use of color in impressionism with later developments in modern art.
1.General
Impressive 1 Minute Napkins
Easy-to-follow instructions convey numerous napkin-folding styles that beautify every
table setting. These clever, interesting designs amaze and delight dinner guests.
1.General 2.General
In control: Our brain and nervous system
610, I-J, 25, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Shows the coordination of a gymnast through the workings of the brain and nervous
system. Points out the nerve cells that relay messages throughout the body to different
parts of the brain are responsible for how we see, hear, feel, move and think.
In search of missing numbers
510, P, 60, C, Davidson, 1988
Helps to build basic addition and subtraction skills as it demonstrates how math is used to
solve everyday problems.
1.Arithmetic
In touch with the world
610, P-I, 13, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
Our skin brings a world of sensations. An animated sequence shows how sensory
receptors in the skin are triggered by outside stimuli to create sensations that are carried
along nerve pathways to the brain.
Inca - Secrets of the Ancestors
A superb video on the advanced people who once ruled half of South America. Travel the
Inca roads and see history as it was!
1.Lost Civilizations 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
The Incas Remembered
008508 917.2, K-A, 60, 100% Videos, 1986
The life of Incas, who once ruled half of S. America is explored as master builders and as
an advanced civilization whose discoveries are still used today.
1.South America 2.General 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Incident at Hawk's Hill
800, P-J, 29, CS, Media Basics, 1979
Tells the story of a remarkable six-year-old boy with the ability to communicate with
animals. One day he becomes lost in the great Manitoba prairie and is taken care of by a
female badger until he is reunited with his family.
1.General
Incredible classroom eggsperience
610, I-J, 17, CS, Am Egg Bd, 1996
Designed to give a working knowledge of egg production, nutrition, and preparation.
Encourages teamwork, communication, and constructive critiquing, and shows how
technology can be used to gather information relevant to family and consumer sciences
topics. A teacher challenges her students to prepare a creative demonstration on the
nutritional value of individual foods.
1.Consumer Education 2.Foods and Nutrition
Incredible journey - full length
800, PIJ, 80, C, Disney, 1979
Separated from home by a strange twist of fate to fight their way across 200 miles of
Canadian wilderness, three most unlikely, most incredible companions - a bull terrier, a
Siamese cat and a Labrador-retriever struggle to return home.
Incredible journey - abridged version
800, I-S, 28, CS, Disney, 1979
Separated from home by a strange twist of fate to fight their way across 200 miles of
Canadian wilderness, three most unlikely, most incredible companions - a bull terrier, a
Siamese cat and a Labrador-retriever struggle to return home.
Independence: Birth of a Nation
Let freedom ring! Go back to the city of Philadelphia in the 1700's to witness the creation
of a new nation. A magnificent, sweeping documentary!
Independence day
350, K-I, 30, CS, Demco, 1994
The spirit of 1776 comes alive with the signing of the Declaration of Independence and
events preceding it, such as Paul Revere's famous ride through Concord and an historical
re-enactment of the colonial era. Includes footage of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island
and an introduction to the ideas of liberty and freedom.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.Patriotic Symbols 3.Colonial period 4.General
India: History and Heritage
913, I-S, 30, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1987
Video delves into the history and culture of this ancient country. India is one of the most
culturally diversified and spriitual countries in the world.
1.India and Pakistan 2.Religion - General 3.Ancient History
India: Land of Spirit & Mystique
008557 915, J, 55, EVN,
From the holy city to the Taj Mahal; from the Pink City to the economic hub of Bombay,
see the sights and people of India. Live action.
1.India and Pakistan 2.Middle East 3.General
India: Land of the Monsoon
008565 915, J, 22, EVN,
Monsoons bring the blessing of rain for the crops and the curse of deadly flooding, but
the people of India have learned to cope with their environment. Live action.
1.India and Pakistan 2.General 3.Middle East 4.Meteorology
Indian boy of the Southwest (Rev. ed.)
301.45, I, 19, CS, BFA, 1983
By witnessing the lives and lifestyle of a Hopi Indian family living in the Arizona desert,
we come to understand how they are able to sustain a full and happy life among such
seemingly harsh conditions.
1.Minority Studies 2.Indians of North America
Indian crafts: Hopi, Navajo, Iroquois
970.1, I-J, 11, CS, BFA, 1980
Shows the many useful and beautiful products of American Indians. Beautiful baskets,
pottery, blankets, jewelry and masks are depicted.
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Arts and Crafts
Indian in the cupboard, The
800, P-J, 98, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Tale of nine-year-old Omri, who magically brings his three-inch toy Indian Little Bear to
life, and together they embark on an amazing adventure. Based on the Young Reader
Medal Winner book by Lynne Reid Banks.
1.General
Indian ways 1
970.a, I-A, 59, CS, ITV, 1964
Authentic reenactments of California Indian culture of the 1870's and before. "Acorn
Bread Making of the Pomo" (21:30) "Game of Staves Played by the Pomo" (9:00);
"Dream Dances of the Pomo" (28:00).
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.California 3.Indians of North America 4.California
Indian ways 2
970.1, I-A, 110, CS, ITV, 1964
Authentic reenactments of Indian culture. "Basketry of the Pomo" (32:00); "Sinew-Back
Bow and its Arrows - Yurok Indians of Northwestern California (23:00; "Acorn Saving
and Preparing by the Pomo" (25:00) "Wooden Box by the Kwakiutl Indians from Puget
Sound to Alaska" (30:00).
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.California 3.Indians of North America 4.California
Indian ways 3
970.1, I-A, 51, CS, ITV, 1964
Authentic reenactments of Indian culture. "Kashia Men's Dances of the California Pomo
Indians" (39:00); and "Pine Nuts: Food of the Paiute and Washoo Indians of California
and Nevada (12:00).
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.California 3.California 4.Indians of North America
Indians of California - part 1
970.1, IJ, 30, C, Barr, 1964
Includes Indians of California - Village Life and Indians of California - Food. Tells the
story of a primitive people as they lived before the white man came to the Pacific Coast.
1.California 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America
Indians of California (Rev. ed.)
970.1, I-J, 23, CS, Barr, 1991
A live-action recreation of the daily life of the Yokuts, once the largest group of Native
Americans who lived in California's great central valley. As a Yokuts grandmother
explains to her grandchildren how the land provides all that the people need and shares
with them the many secrets of the land.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.California 4.California
Indians of the Plains
970.1, I-J, 17, CS, Barr, 1991
A young Indian boy hears about the "old people" from his father in this live-action video
exploring the culture of the Plains Indians. He learns how his ancestors lived before
settlers came to the plains and discovers the value of his heritage.
1.Midwest and Great Plains 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America
Indians of the Southeast
970.1, I-J, 20, CS, Barr, 1992
Although the tribes of the Southeast spoke many languages, they shared many customs.
Most tribes lived in villages; sometimes up to a thousand people lived in one town. They
used the natural resources around them to make everything they needed and they
respected everything in their world.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.Southern States
Indians of the Southwest
970.1, I-J, 17, CS, Barr, 1991
Live-action re-creation of the crafts and culture of historic Native Americans of the
Southwestern region, with emphasis on the Navaho.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Southwestern States 3.Indians of North America
Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt
921, I-A, 94, CS, Gannet, 1986
The life of Teddy Roosevelt, America's 26th President, makes any fiction pale by
comparison. His was the life of a magnificent maverick--a man of enormous popularity
and legendary heroics.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.1890's - World War I
Industrial revolution (1750-1915)
Examines the background to the first Industrial Revolution which began in England
around 1750. The invention of labor-saving machinery, spread of factories, use of steam
power, iron and coal industries, rise of capitalism as well as social and cultural changes
are presented.
1.Europe 2.Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Return to the early 1800's, when innovations in manufacturing revolutionized American
society. Productivity soared as assembly lines, powerful machinery and factories replaced
small trade shops. Young people present the amazing story of the significant social,
political and economic changes.
1.Industrial Revolution 2.Early 1800's
Industrial Revolution: Video Quiz
From its beginnings in Europe to massive developments in America, the Industrial
Revolution transformed manufacturing, transportation, science, medicine and more. This
exciting program covers the utilization of electricity, Eli Whitney's mass production
process, and much more. Students are amazed by how much these advances improved
everyday life!
1.Video Quiz 2.Industrial Revolution 3.Early 1800's
Inner planets (2nd Ed.)
530, P-I, 13, CS, Stanton, 1993
The most recent fly-by of the Voyager yielded new pictures and discoveries about the
planets of Mercury, Mars, and Venus. The Earth from space is also seen from new
angles.
1.Astronomy
Insect
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Examine the wonders of the insect world with macrophotography and startling 3-D
graphics that reveal the true importance of these industrious creatures.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Eyewitness
Insect life cycles
590, I-J, 14, CS, Coronet, 1980
Pictures both simple and complete insect metamorphosis in a variety of insects.
Insects: Cycles of life
590, I-S, 20, C, Barr, 1987
Explains the three basic stages of the insect life cycle-- the larva, the pupa, and
metamorphosis into a full-grown adult.
Insects...body structure and function
590, I-S, 16, C, Barr, 1987
Shows and explains the wide variety of functional body parts that one finds in the insect
population. With intricate close-up photography, viewers are treated to a rare look at
insects. The film also explains common features found on all insects.
Inside a Cell!
Watch the adventure when a student is trapped inside a cell and his lab partners have to
help him get out! Explained is the function of each cell part he encounters.
1.Human body 2.Biology - Cells
Inside the California Missions
979.4, I-J, 60, C, 100% Productions, 1995
Part One traces the history of the Catholic missions, explaining why Spain developed the
mission system and the effect of the Native American Indians and California culture.
Through photographs and scenes of authentically restored missions, presidios, barracks,
and chapels, see what life in California was like 200 years ago. Part Two examines each
of the 21 missions.
Introducing the cell
008548 570, I-J, 21, Inst. Med/Rainbo, 1995
This film introduces cells & how they multiply, the many tasks they perform, the makeup of cells, the structure of cells, kinds of cells, and more.
1.Biology - Cells
Introduction to magnetism
530, I-J, 21, CS, Nat. Geog., 1998
The occurrence of lodestones, the concept of polarity, the relationship between
magnetism and electricity, and what a magnet is are all explained, as well as how much
we depend on magnetism.
Introducing China
008560 915, J, 28, EVN,
Live action. Explore the geography, examine the history & sample the culture, arts,
architecture of the People's Republic of China, the most populous country on earth. Great
photography
1.China 2.Asia
Introducing East Asia
008566 915, J, 26, EVN,
A trip through China, Korea and Japan reveals how these countries share common
cultural characteristics but also how each has created a unique heritage. Live action.
1.Asia 2.China
Introducing globes (Rev.)
912, I, 10, CS, BFA, 1964
Shows how the globe model of the earth can be used to introduce such concepts as the
shape and size of the earth, distances and earth rotation.
Introduction to Circuits
500, I-J, 21, CS, Natl Geo, 1998
Parts of the city are experiencing temporary blackouts. Two agents understand the
importance of circuits as they piece together the clues.
Introduction to decimals (Rev. ed.)
510, I, 13, CS, Journal, 1987
Most children are familiar with the base ten counting system used every day. This
program extends this knowledge into an understnding of decimals, and illustrates how
tenths, hundredths, thousandths is related to the idea of tens, 100's and 1,000's. The size
of some measurements in these multiples are compared to everyday experiences. Viewers
will learn how decimals are used in the metric system.
Invent America
620, T, 30, CS, 1990
Program to encourage youngsters to develop analytical skills and to invent. Designed
primarily for teacher information.
1.In-Service 2.Scientific Method 3.Inventions
Invent America-Think link teleconference
620, T, 75, CS, K-Mart, 1991
Presents an overview of Invent America program for teachers. Includes: Preview of IA
materials, resources, awards, information on training and several workshops with kids.
1.In-Service 2.Scientific Method
Invent it!
620, P-J, 28, CS, Insights Visual, 1988
Designed to interest the student in the inventive process, encourage them to apply
creative thinking skills, and help maintain the inventive spirit for which America is so
well known.
1.General
Invention convention (Richardson)
620, I-J, 30, CS, 1989
Shows a variety of winning student inventions. Fun items like the ouch pouch, the kid
visor and peanut butter and jelly in a pump can be seen.
Inventors and inventions
620, I-J, 22, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Students learn about inventions and the people who make them. They help us live longer,
learn better, increase productivity, or better enjoy our leisure time.
1.Inventions
Inventors and the American Industrial Revolution
I-J, 14, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1983
Narrated by Will Rogers, Jr., gives an informative and whimsical look into American
inventors and their ideas. Explores the effects of their inventions on America and its
people.
1.Inventions 2.Scientists 3.Industrial Revolution
Inventors and the American Industrial Revolution
I-J, 14, CS, SVE, 2000
Relive the period of America's dramatic industrial growth through the contribution of
several important inventors. Students will walk through Thomas Edison's lab, watch the
Wright brothers fly, observe the efforts of early automobile makers, and see the
inventions of Morse, Whitney, Bell and more.
1.Industrial Revolution 2.Inventions
Inverse Algebra #1 (Power of Algebra Series)
008585 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Students take a field trip to Port of New Orleans to observe algebra being used in
developing shock-absorbin ship fenders. Class lesson introduce the role of variables in
algebraic equations & the process of solving these equations.
1.General 2.MATHEMATICS 3.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 4.Power of Algebra Series
Ira says goodbye
It is Ira's sister who breaks the bad news--Reggie, Ira's oldest and closest friend, will soon
move away. Ira's initial shock deepens when Reggie, after an initial expression of regret,
suddenly seems to look forward to moving. Both boys finally come to grips with the
change in their lives when they realize Reggie's new home is only an hour's drive away.
1.General
Ira sleeps over
Presents an adaptation of Bernard Waber's story "Ira Sleeps Over" about a little boy who
is excited at the prospect of spending the night at a friend's house, but worries how he'll
get along without his teddy bear.
1.General
Irish boy - Story of Sean (2nd.Ed)
914, I-J, 15, CS, EBEC, 1972
Compares and contrasts urban Irish life with life on a small dairy farm in Ireland.
1.Ireland 2.England/UK
Irrigation
550, I-S, 32, CS, Kaw, 1994
Provides a short history of irrigation and includes surface irrigation, ground water, types
and methods of irrigation, and the latest in irrigation technology and research. Covers a
wide variety of water sources, terrain, crops, and irrigation systems.
1.Farm life
Islam: The faith and the people
Islam is the world's fastest growing and perhaps most misunderstood religion. One out of
every five people on earth is Islamic. Covers: Islam's contemporary role in the world; its
history; some common misconceptions about the faith; the crusades; its influence on the
West, the art, architecture and science of Islam.
1.Middle East 2.Religion - General 3.Middle East 4.Ancient History
Island
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Journeys from tropical paradises to some of nature's bleakest outposts. Includes pirate
treasure, real-life dragons, birds that fly backward, birds making an island by dropping
pebbles, and an island that is not an island.
1.Biomes 2.Animals - Birds 3.Eyewitness
Island at the top of the world
800, IJ, 89, C, Disney, 1974
High adventure in the Jules Verne tradition unfolds when a rich Englishman enlists three
comrades to find his missing son. Danger, romance and intrigue await the travelers on
their relentless search for the youth, who is lost on a mysterious, time-forgotten island,
inhabited by Vikings.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
By Scott O'Dell - From the deck of the white man's ship, 12-year-old Karana spots her
young brother, Ramo, left behind on their island home. Karana cannot bear to leave him,
so she dives into the water and swims back to shore. She does not know that this ship will
never return for the two children left behind.
Island of the blue dolphins
Heartwarming adventure of a 19th century Indian girl who becomes stranded on a remote
island off the California coast. Based on Scott O'Dell's novel.
1.General 2.California
Islands of Hawaii
917.3, I-J, 32, C, Kaw Valley, 1981
Hawaii...tropical rainforests, volcanoes, black sand beaches plus its history and growth
over the past 200 years.
1.Hawaii
Israel: History, Land And People
956, I-A, 18, CS, BFA, 1978
Tells the story of the Jewish people and their homeland starting with biblical times. It
moves through Jewish history to the establishment of modern Israel in 1948 and illustates
the rapid growth of Israel's agriculture, industries, and cities.
1.Israel 2.Middle East 3.Middle East
Israeli boy: Life on a Kibbutz
956, P-J, 17, CS, EBEC, 1973
Views Israeli society through the eyes of Nir, a young boy born and raised on a Kibbutz.
Shows why the Kibbutz succeeds as a unique social, political and economic entity.
1.Israel 2.Middle East
Italian family: Life on a farm
914, I-J, 21, CS, EBEC, 1975
Presents geographic and cultural aspects of Italy with an account of one family living on
a small farm.
1.Italy 2.Farm life
It's about time
520, P-I, 20, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
Did you ever wish you could start the day over? The "heroine" of this film finds out that
time just doesn't work that way. She also learns that naturally recurring events first
enabled man to tell time...sometimes. Time is found to be linked to many natural
occurrences and is discovered to be essential to our lives today.
1.Time 2.Astronomy 3.Time
It's Not the End of the World
By Judy Blume - For Karen, the end of her parent's marriage is the end of the world. She
comes down with an "instant" stomach ache; she yells at her best friend; she fights more
with her brother and eventually learns that it really isn't "the end of the world".
Ivanhoe
800, I-S, 107, CS, Univ. of Ill., 1952
Sir Walter Scott's classic of 12th century England is the story of one brave man's attempt
to restore Richard The Lionhearted to the throne stolen by his evil brother, Prince John.
Stars Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Taylor and Joan Fontaine.
1.General
Jack and the beanstalk
390, P, 9, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1976
This is an old English tale of a boy named Jack, who becomes greedy, takes one too
many chances, and ends up by just barely escaping from an ogre.
Jack London's "To build a fire"
800, J-S, 15, CS, BFA, 1975
Dramatizes the encounter of man and nature at its most dangerous. London was
fascinated by men who did not recognize that nature was often deadly because it was so
deceptively beautiful.
1.General
Jackie Robinson
Profiles one of baseball's best and the first Black player in modern Major League
baseball. Follows the prejudice he encounters in his college days at UCLA, during his
Army life and in his climb in professional baseball.
Jackson years: New Americans
973.6, J-A, 27, CS, LCA, 1971
Presents the creation of the American image and the formation of popular democracy as
reflected in the rise of power of Andrew Jackson.
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion
Jackson years: New Americans
973.6, J-A, 27, CS, LCA, 1971
Presents the creation of the American image and the formation of popular democracy as
reflected in the rise of power of Andrew Jackson.
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Bilingual Education
Jackson years: Toward civil war
973.6, I-S, 27, CS, LCA, 1971
Describes Andrew Jackson as a man of action who fought the national bank, raised troops
against South Carolina, vetoed more congressional bills than all presidents before him
combined, and yet remained inactive on the issue that would lead to war-slavery.
Jacob have I loved
800, J-S, 57, CS, Walden, 1989
Louise, a shy girl, is certain that she lives in the shadow of her beautiful and talented twin
sister, Caroline. Louise is convinced that Caroline has stolen everyone who is important
to her--especially her friend, the reclusive Captain Wallace. Through the insights of
Captain Wallace and her own pain and disappointment, Louise is finally able to move
beyond jealousy and frustration to discover her own talents and goals.
1.General
James and the giant peach
800, P-I, 79, C, Upbeat, 1996
Adaptation Roald Dahl's book offers James and the human-sized insects he befriends as
they travel to New York in a giant peach.
1.General
James Baldwin
Portrays the life of writer James Baldwin, 1924-1987. Includes excerpts from Baldwin's
major works. Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement series.
Achievement
James Forte at Jamestown: American Scrapbook #2
008536 973.2, J, 15, GPN, 1976
This program opens with scenes of the ship arriving in 1607. A rude fort was built, Fort
James. Crops were planted to enable settlers to survive. Under the leadership of John
Smith, rules to live by were setup. The arrival of women gave a sense of permanence to
the rough way of life at Jamestown.
1.General 2.Middle Atlantic States 3.General 4.Discovery and exploration 5.American Scrapbook
Jamestown Colony
973.2, I-A, 16, CS, Coronet, 1957
Chronicles the early history of the Jamestown colony. Describes the voyage and
hardships of the first settlers from England and the trials of later arrivals. Increases the
authenticity by utilizing the reconstruction at the Jamestown Festival of 1957.
1.Colonial period
Japan: The Island Empire
008559 915, J, 55, EVN,
Bullet trains and Buddhist temples, the bustle of modern Tokyo and ancient Shinto rituals
combine the complex Japanese spirit. Live action.
1.Japan 2.Religion - General
Japanese boy: Story of Taro
800, I-J, 20, CS, EBEC, 1963
The story of a Japanese child who loses a friend, gains a treasured possession, and learns
that growing up often means sacrificing one end to gain another. Film shows a Japanese
home and school, revealing the attitudes and customs of a farm family.
1.General 2.Japan
Japanese way of life, The
915, J-A, 23, CS, AIMS, 1990
Japan's unique style of doing business, its success in manufacturing and trade, its social
customs including the role of women and differences between family life in Japan and
U.S. are examined by ABC News' Peter Jennings.
1.Asia 2.Japan
Jazz age - America a look back
973.8, J-A, 60, CS, Ambrose, 1956
Using newsreels and archival footage, the video tells the story of the Roaring 20s, a time
of profound and exhilarating change in manners and morals. The Model T, Prohibition,
Flappers, the Charleston, Lindberg's flight, and the stock market crash are highlighted.
1.Great Depression - World War II 2.World War I-1939
Jean Fritz: Six Revolutionary War Figures
921, P-I, 16, CS, Weston Woods,
Gives a background of the lives of six people involved in the Revolutionary War. Story
outlines the events that led up to the revolution. Ben Franklin, Samuel Adams, John
Hancock, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry and King George III.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Others 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
Jesse Jackson
Presents a biographical sketch of Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist who became the
first serious Black candidate for President of the United States. 1941-present. Black
Jesse Owens
A Black American Olympic gold medal winner who, in the 1936 Summer Olympic
games in Berlin, was denied recognition by Adolph Hitler. Closed captioned. Black
Joan Baez
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Combining her talents and interests in music with her strong social conscience, she has
set forth to raise awareness of the social injustices happening around the world. Through
song and non-violent protest, she fights for global human rights. Part of the Hispanic and
Latin American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.Mexican-Americans
Joan of Arc
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1996
An astonishing-but-true animated tale of a 16-year old girl, retold of her sheer, bold faith
to win independence for her homeland France from English invaders. Video contains
accurate historical data & character building values. A resourse/activity book
accompanies the video.
1.Others 2.France 3.Religion - General 4.Medieval Times 5.GEOGRAPHY - WORLD (RELATED)
Joey runs away
800, K-P, 8, CS, WW, 1993
Story of a little kangaroo who lives in his mother's pouch, which is referred to as "Joey's
room" and is filled with all his belongings. When his mother demands that he clean his
room, Joey decides it would be easier to run away.
1.General 2.Australia/New Zealand
John F.Kennedy: Challenges and tragedy
921, IJ, 18, BW, Aims, 1974
Considers Kennedy's efforts to initiate civil rights legislation and a nuclear test ban
treaty. Deals with his assassination in Dallas in November, 1963.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Vietnam Conflict - present 3.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's
John F.Kennedy: the New generation
921, IJ, 23, BW, Aims, 1974
Focuses on the personality of the 35th president and the issues that confronted the nation
during his short term in office, including the Bay of Pigs and his speech in West Berlin in
1963.
1.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's 2.Presidents and the U.S. 3.Vietnam Conflict - present
John Henry
921, P-I, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Denzel Washington tells the legend accompanied by B.B. King's blues music. Includes
his steel-driving competition with the steam drill.
1.Others 2.General 3.Folklore
Johnny Appleseed (Garrison Keiller)
921, P-I, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Tale of the benevolent naturalist who roamed the Ohio Valley during the 1800's, planting
apple orchards and spreading good will. Fiddler Mark O'Connor creates a Nashvilleflavored score.
Johnny Appleseed (Shelley Duvall)
921, P-I, 52, CS, Filmic, 1995
Martin Short stars as Johnny Appleseed, the legend who traveled the frontier spreading
apple seeds, in Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends feature.
Johnny Appleseed/John Henry
P, 30, C, Guidance, 1986
Animated version of the classic tale.
1.Animated Hero Classics 2.Folklore 3.Others
Johnny Tremain and the sons of liberty
800, IJ, 80, C, Disney, 1960
Younger members of the "Sons of Liberty" supplied the information about British plans
which enabled Paul Revere to alert the Minutemen to take up arms. From the book
"Johnny Tremaine" by Esther Forbes.
1.Colonial period 2.General 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
Johnstown Flood
973.8, I-A, 60, CS, PBS, 1991
In 1879, an exclusive retreat was created high above the steelworks of Johnstown, PA.
close to an earthen dam. But the dam proved to be fatally flawed and on May 31, 1889,
water broke the dam without warning and Johnstown was swept away in a wave over 30
feet high. More than 2000 people were killed.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Earth Science - General
Joshua's soapstone carving
301.45, I-S, 23, CS, Coronet, 1982
Features the Eskimo way of life as an Eskimo boy learns to do soapstone carving.
1.Alaska 2.Arts and Crafts 3.Canada 4.Indians of North America
Joshua's soapstone carving
301.45, I-S, 23, CS, Coronet, 1982
Features the Eskimo way of life as an Eskimo boy learns to do soapstone carving.
1.Alaska 2.Arts and Crafts 3.Canada 4.Indians of North America 5.Bilingual Education
Journals of Lewis and Clark (Ed. Ver.)
973.5, I-H, 27, C, EBEC, 1965
Faithfully recounting the journals of Lewis and Clark, this film covers the same terrain
traveled by them.
1.Early 1800's 2.Discovery and exploration
Journey of the Blob
550, P-J, 10, CS, Bullfrog Films, 1990
Film without dialogue. A boy makes a decision about how to dispose of a green glob he
has concocted. Illustrates the water cycle and raises questions about environment
responsibility and consequences of our decisions.
1.Pollution 2.Earth Science - General 3.Scientific Method
Journey to the moon
520, J-S, 27, C, Aims, 1992
Covers the beginnings of the U. S. space program, from Kennedy's initial plan to put a
man on the moon to the final reality. Footage from NASA features the series of Apollo
missions to the moon.
Joyful noise
800, P-I, 18, CS, Amer. Sch. Pub., 1991
Captures the "booming/boisterous/joyful noise" of Paul Fleischman's poetry. Written for
two voices, the poems are read to recreate the vitality and richness of the poet's music.
Each poem is an ode to a different insect, celebrating in its uniqueness and in the part it
plays in the wholeness that is life. Newbery Award winner.
1.General 2.Poets and Poetry 3.Animals - Insects
Juan and Evita Peron
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
As President and First Lady of Argentina, they won the loyalty and admiration of
millions for fighting to improve conditions for the average worker and establishing
charitable and welfare systems during turbulent times. Part of the Hispanic and Latin
American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.South America
Juanita's Dream: A Mayan's Guide to Guatemala
008579 917.2, J-A, 17, Media Guild, 1999
Shows the daily life of Mayan families in several highland villages with your guide
Juanita, a Mayan Indian. Friends and relatives of Juanita demonstrate Mayan traditional
weaving.
1.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 2.General 3.Central America
Judaism: Religion of a people
Driven from their ancestral land, disbursed throughout the world, persecuted for their
faith, killed by the millions in the Holocaust, the Jews have, in the face of all adversity,
maintained their traditions, their community, and their faith in God.
1.Middle East 2.Middle East 3.Religion - General
Julia, the gourdcarver (Peru)
918, I-J, 25, CS, Coronet, 1979
Four thousand years ago in the high mountains of the Andes, the Inca Indians began
carving gourds to record their legends and their history. Today Julia Sanabria, ll years
old, carves her own life story on a gourd and takes it to the market.
1.South America 2.Arts and Crafts
Julie of the wolves
800, I-A, 38, CS, Media Basics, 1985
When Miyax (Julie), a 13-year-old Eskimo girl, runs away from her prearranged marriage
to visit her pen pal in San Francisco, she gets lost in the bleak Alaskan tundra. Starving,
she encounters a pack of Arctic wolves and, remembering what her hunter-father taught
her about the animals, she learns to communicate with them.
1.General 2.Alaska 3.Animal Stories 4.Animals - Mammals
Jungle
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
View this refuge for the richest variety of plant and animal life on Earth and see why the
jungle is vital to the maintenance of our planet's ecological balance.
1.Animals - General 2.Biology - Plants 3.Biomes 4.Eyewitness
Jungle book
800, P-I, 105, C, Guidance, 1942
A young boy (Sabu), raised since infancy by wolves, encounters dangers and adventures
in the lush jungles of India. From 1894 novel by Nobel Prize winning author Rudyard
Kipling.
1.General
Jungle book (Disney)
800, P-A, 78, CS, Spec. Interest, 1990
Mowgli, an orphan boy raised by wolves, is encouraged by his animal friends to leave the
jungle before the return of the fearsome man-eating tiger, Shere Khan. Closed captioned.
1.General
Jungle cat
590, P-I, 69, CS, Disney, 1960
Shows the South American jaguar as it hunts such animals as the tapir, sloth, peccary and
jacare. Features the jaguar teaching its cubs the laws of survival.
1.Animals - General 2.South America
Just me and my Dad - Mercer Mayer
800, P-I, 25, CS, Upbeat, 1993
While Dad takes a rest, Little Critter tries to prove he can do it all, resulting in near
disaster. Fortunately, Dad is there to pick up the pieces and remind his eager helper that
"helping" is a two-way street.
1.Home and Family 2.General
Just so stories Vol. 2
800, P-J, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Features Rudyard Kipling's "How the Whale Got His Throat", "How the Camel Got His
Hump", and "How the Rhinoceros got His Skin".
800, P-J, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Features Rudyard Kipling's "How the Leopard Got His Spots", "Elephant Child", and
"The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo".
800, P-J, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Features Rudyard Kipling's "The Crab That Played With the Sea", "The Cat That Walked
by Himself", and "The Butterfly That Stamped".
800, P-J, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Features Rudyard Kipling's "How the Alphabet Was Made", "How the First Letter Was
Written", and "The Beginning of the Armadillos".
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Alphabet
Elephant's child
Stories by Rudyard Kipling - includes: Beginning of Armadillos; How the Camel Got His
Hump; Elephant's Child.
1.General
Just so stories: How the first letter was written
380, P, 8, CS, LCA, 1970
A humorous story showing the advantages of written communication concerns the
writing of the world's first letter by a cave girl named Taffy.
Justin Morgan had a horse
800, PIJ, 91, C, Disney, 1982
The true story about a penniless colonial school teacher in post-Revolutionary War
Vermont, who develops the Morgan horse, America's first and most versatile breed.
1.General 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.Animal Stories 4.Early 1800's
Kachina Spirit (Nat Amer Art)
970, I-J, 25, CS, SRA McGraw Hill, 1992
Shot on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona, it introduces students to the Hopi, Kachinas
dolls and dances.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Indians of North America
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1991
Inspired by the heroic true story by Margaret Wetterer, LeVar travels aboard Amtrak's
Coast Starlight train up the California coastline. Tour the engineer's cab and take a trip
back in train history.
1.General 2.Transportation 3.California 4.READING RAINBOW
Katy No-Pocket & Little Rabbit who wanted red wings (Shelley Duvall)
800, K-P, 26, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Katy No-Pocket - Katy has no pouch to carry her baby so she seeks advice from all her
friends in the forest. Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings - A rabbit wishes for a unique
attribute and learns when her wish comes true that things aren't always what you expect
them to be.
1.General
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1987
True story of a brave young girl who kept her lighthouse burning during a tremendous
storm. LeVar travels to Maine for a tour through a modern day lighthouse and then takes
a trip on a 100-foot Maine coasting schooner.
Keeping the promise Pt. 1 (Sign of the beaver)
800, I-J, 46, CS, CBS,
Set in 1768 in the wilderness of Maine, tale of a classic rite of passage, a friendship
formed between two very different cultures and a family's loyalty and trust. From the
Newbery Honor book by Elizabeth George Speare.
1.General 2.Colonial period 3.Indians of North America 4.Reading
Keeping the promise Pt. 2 (Sign of the beaver)
800, I-J, 46, CS, CBS,
Conclusion of VC 8236.
1.General 2.Colonial period 3.Indians of North America 4.Reading
Kidnapped
800, JS, 94, C, Disney, 1965
Presents the story of David Balfour and his attempts to regain his rightful inheritance, the
house and lands of Shaws of Scotland.
1.General 2.England/UK
Kids Discover Bats
With a combination of live-action footage and clever animation, this program introduces
the little-known world of bats to children.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - Mammals
Kids explore Alaska
917.3, I-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1990
Pan for gold and experience Alaska's Gold Rush Days; race a sled dog team and share
Eskimo life; carve a totem pole and encounter the artistry of Coastal Indians; and visit
wilderness bush family in Alaska.
1.General 2.Alaska
Kids explore America's National Parks
910, P-I, 40, CS, Upbeat, 1991
Discover wildlife, caves, waterfalls, nature walks, Native American life, and visit with
rangers at Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Everglades, Mammoth Cave, Gettysburg, Mesa
Verde and more.
1.General 2.National Parks
Kids explore Kenya
960, I-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1990
Herd cattle with nomads; unearth ancient skulls in the Great Rift Valley; experience tribal
customs and the importance of family life in Kenya as a group of inquisitive kids make
their own movie and explore the rich culture, history and customs of this rapidly growing
nation.
1.Africa
A Kid's Eye View of Ecology
P-I, 28, CS, SVE, 2000
Learn about pollution, waste, recycling, energy, water conservation, and deforestation
while performing several toe-tapping tunes. Students will be encouraged to be aware of
and take an active part in solving environmental problems.
1.Biology - Ecology
Kids on the internet
001.64, I-J, 30, CS, Futurekids, 1996
Kids tell how they are using the Internet. Includes surfing the Internet, sending e-mail,
researching homework, meeting new friends all over the world, joining a newsgroup,
visiting "home pages" and Web sites. Stresses using the Net safely.
Kim
800, I-A, 114, CS, Upbeat, 1977
Set in 19th century India, a streetwise British orphan is enlisted to help thwart enemy
forces rising against England. His daring life-and-death escapades finally bring him to the
Khyber Pass, where he must stop the invaders from the north who threaten to overrun
India.
1.General
King Bidgood's in the bathtub
800, P, 8, C, Random, 1988
Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of the bathtub to rule his
kingdom. Caldecott honor book.
1.General
King of the Wind
800, I-A, 101, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Story of Agba, a poor stable boy whose undying devotion to a magnificent colt named
Sham takes him on a journey from the deserts of Northern Africa to the court of the King
of France and on to England where a remarkable turn of events unfolds.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Closed Captioned
Kingdom of animals: From simple to complicated
Live-action biology program shows the diversity that exists in the animal kingdom.
Covers from one-celled animal-like protists to sponges, sea anemones, spiny-skinned
animals, worms, mollusks, arthropods and vertebrates.
1.Animals - General
Kingdom of plants
Starting with one-celled plant-like protists, view the role of photosysthesis in producing
food and oxygen. Developmental trends are revealed with studies of seaweed, algae,
mosses, liverworts, the life cycle of ferns, and finally seed plants.
1.Biology - Plants
Knots on a counting rope
Shared telling of a young American Indian boy's life and of his learning to overcome the
physical challenge of his blindness. Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses and his grandfather tell
this story in the melodic cadence and lyrical, metaphorical images of Native American
language.
1.General 2.General 3.Home and Family 4.Indians of North America
Knowledge of Numbers
This animated video introduces numbers with original easy-to-learn songs and a fun,
interactive format.
1.General
Konrad
By Christine Nostlinger - Mrs. Bertie Bartolotti's life changes the day the mailman
delivers a mysterious parcel wrapped in white paper. The package contains Konrad, a
seven-year-old boy who has been produced and educated in a factory.
Korea: War, Prosperity & Democracy
951, J-S/A, 93, CS, Korea, 1995
Four parts: Korean War Revisited (38min); Korea '95 (18min); The Open World, the
Open Future (17min); Seoul Olympic Arts Festival (20min). Videos depict the history of
Korea from 1945 through 1995, from a country levelled by destruction of the Korean
War to a democratized and fully industrialized country.
1.Asia 2.General 3.Asia 4.General 5.Sports
Kwanzaa
394.2, K-P, 25, CS, Asia for Kids, 1994
Program features symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the holiday
celebration. Live dance drums and sounds that honor the African American family and its
ancestors. Children learn to create necklaces from beads, buttons and pasta.
1.General 2.Africa 3.Home and Family 4.Folklore 5.Arts and Crafts 6.HOLIDAYS
Los Angeles Adventures-Ca Gold
Includes: La Brea Tar Pits; Theme building at Los Angeles International Airport; Buried
Bridge at UCLA; Grand Central Market; Grapefruit Tree in Little Tokyo; Music Center
Fountain.
Lady and the tramp
800, P-I, 75, CS, Disney, 1955
Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a jaunty, freedom-loving mutt
with a heart of gold, share romance and adventure in this animated story.
1.General
Lady, or the tiger?
800, J-A, 16, CS, EBEC, 1970
This 1882 classic has been reset in the space age, preserving all the whimsy and suspense
of the original, but adding helicopters, sports cars, penthouses, and other delightfully
captivating and imaginative touches.
1.General
Ladybugs & Fireflies
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
adaptations, and social behavior. Shows how the ladybug provides pest control and how
the firefly can produce its own light source (to attract a mate). Tries to replicate these
complex blinking insects' bursts of light in an experiment.
Lagoons of Carlsbad
570, I-S, 28, CS, Karnik, 1993
Carlsbad, California is fortunate to have three very important coastal wetland habitats
within it's boundary. All three lagoons function in a different manner and each provides
habitat for selective plants, birds, fish and invertebrates.
1.California 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Biology - General
Lakes, rivers and other water sources
550, J-S, 17, C, Journal, 1982
As we investigate the great fresh water system, we learn about the origin of the water, the
action of rivers, how lakes die and the forces that create the underground water supply.
Finally we discover the theory of the "continental divide" and review the idea of the
"water cycle."
Land of the tiger
590, I-J, 60, C, Univ. of Il., 1985
Features rare footage of tigers in natural protected habitats in India. Presents the grace
and wild beauty of a creature becoming increasingly scarce.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - General 3.India and Pakistan
Langston Hughes
Profiles Langston Hughes, 1902-1967, who achieved distinction in poetry, drama and
fiction. Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement series.
Achievement
Lantern Hill
800, I-S, 112, CS, Upbeat,
Twelve-year-old Jane has grown up thinking that her father has passed away, until he
suddenly writes one day, requesting custody of his daughter. After meeting him, Jane
secretly resolves to reunite her parents, and discovers the courage and inner strength she
never knew she had.
Lasers: An introduction
530, I-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1970
Principles of laser operation are illustrated, including concepts of coherent and incoherent
light, continuous and discrete spectra, stimulation of atoms, and resonance. Lasers are
shown to be valuable tools in communications, medicine and industry.
1.Light and Color 2.Physics - General 3.Bilingual Education
Lassie come home
800, I-J, 90, CS, Zenger, 1943
Story of Joe, the young boy to whom Lassie is forever loyal, even after Joe's
impoverished father sells her to a wealthy duke. Determined to be at her true master's
side, Lassie tries repeatedly to escape from her new owner. Her final attempt takes her on
a 1000 mile journey. Though she endures great hardship and near starvation, nothing can
stop Lassie from being with the boy she loves.
Last of the Incas
918, J-A, 28, CS, Journal, 1979
Focuses on the high Andes of Peru, a region that spawned the Inca civilization. The Incas
fostered a culture that rivaled the Roman Empire in its social organization, its domination
of territory, and its art.
1.South America 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Latitude and longitude
912, I-J, 22, CS, Nat. Geog., 1994
Join the host for a journey that follows the development and use of longitude, latitude,
and navigational systems from ancient to modern times. Trace the imaginary grid system
covering the globe, originally conceived of by ancient Greek astronomers, which makes it
possible to pinpoint any location on Earth.
1.Greece 2.General 3.Maps and Globes
Latitude and longitude (2nd Ed.)
912, I-J, 14, CS, EBEC, 1981
Demonstrates how the location of anything in the world can be firmly established using
the system of latitude and longitude.
1.Maps and Globes
Latitude, longitude and time zones (Rev.)
912, I-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1979
Illustrates the development and use of the system of locating places on earth using
latitude and longitude. Then, considering the earth's rotation in relation to the sun and the
prime meridian, viewers see how world time zones were established.
1.Maps and Globes 2.Astronomy 3.Time
Laws of motion - part 1
530, J-S, 18, CS, Lucerne, 1985
Using basic mathematical formulas, air tracks, metal gliders and other devices, Newton's
Three Laws of Motion are vividly illustrated. The fact that all moving bodies are subject
to these laws is dramatically exemplified in demonstrations involving speeding cars and
auto seat belts.
1.Force and Motion 2.Physics - General
Laws of motion - part 2
530, J-S, 18, CS, Lucerne, 1985
Elaborating further on Newton's Three Laws of Motion - this time with particular
reference to the Third Law, the film moves from the air track where elastic collision is
explained, the demonstrations of how these laws affect the orbit of a rocket, space
exploration, acceleration due to gravity, and the velocity of a bullet.
Learning about colors
740, P, 30, CS, Signatures, 1975
The colors of flowers, fruits, vegetables, cats and dogs, birds and people are featured.
1.Color 2.Arts and Crafts
Learning about ecology
570, P-I, 13, C, Aims, 1995
Stresses the interrelationships of all elements in an ecosystem and the balance necessary
to maintain and continue life. Footage of animals in their natural habitats helps to explain
the relationship between animals and their environment.
1.Biology - Ecology
Learning about electric current
530, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1974
Examines the basic characteristics of electric current. Shows how electric current consists
of a flow of electrons under the influence of an electric field and demonstrates the
relationship between electric current and magnetism.
1.Physics - General 2.Electricity and Magnetism
Learning about flowers and their seeds (2nd ed.)
580, P, 13, CS, EBEC, 1983
Shows how each part of a typical flower contributes to the production and dispersal of
seeds.
1.Biology - Plants
Learning about heat (Rev.)
530, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1974
Uses animation and live active demonstrations in examining the physics of heat. Shows
its properties, its effects on matter and its travel by conduction, convection and radiation.
1.Heat and Friction 2.Physics - General
Learning about light
530, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1975
Students discover how light travels; why light rays bend; and why the same primary
colors produce white when light waves are mixed, but near black when paint pigments
are blended. The film ends with a look at lasers - the light that can penetrate steel.
1.Physics - General 2.Light and Color
Learning the library
400, I-J, 42, CS, Educ. Activities, 1975
Includes four sections: Let's go to the library, Open Sesame (card catalog), Getting
around in the Media Center, Let's look it up. Four lessons of 10 min. each. Guides.
1.Library and Reference Skills
Learning to like yourself: The importance of self-esteem
100, I-J, 23, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Especially for the middle school student, this video is designed to help students get a
better sense of who they are and where they're going by giving them the tools to think
better about themselves and thereby make healthy choices which promote healthy
relationships.
1.General 2.Life Decisions
Learning to see
610, P-I, 15, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
Explore our wonderful sense of sight. Animation shows how light enters the eye and
creates an upside-down image on the retina, which the brain interprets. Students will
learn that many factors govern what we see.
Legend of John Henry
390, P-S, 11, CS, Pyramid, 1974
Features Roberta Flack singing the scored narrative describing John Henry's stubborn
refusal to allow a mechanized steam drill win the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad's drive
through the big bend tunnel in West Virginia in 1873.
Legend of Johnny Appleseed
390, P-J, 20, CS, Disney, 1958
This classic tale, based on a real-life character, tells of a fellow who plants apple seeds
across 100,000 square miles of pioneer America. The fruits of Johnny's labors bring folks
these three blessings: love, faith and the apple tree.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Frontier and westward expansion
Legend of Mark Twain
921, I-S, 32, CS, Benchmark, 1969
Follows the complete life and times of Samuel Clemens from his birth in Hannibal to his
death in Hartford. Selections from two of his classics - "Celebrated Jumping Frog of
Calaveras County" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" are dramatized.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Authors and Their Works
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
390, PI, 49, C, Disney, 1974
Animated musical version of Washington Irving's classic ghost story. Narrated and sung
by Bing Crosby. Also includes two cartoons: LONESOME GHOSTS and TRICK OR
TREAT.
Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
390, P-J, 14, CS, Pyramid, 1972
In Sleepy Hollow, where spectral spirits and twilight superstitions haunt the entire valley,
Icabod Crane courts Katrina Van Tassel, the only daughter of a prosperous Dutch farmer.
Icabod's rival is Brom Bones, who exploits Icabod's belief in ghosts.
Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Glenn Close)
800, I-J, 30, CS, Filmic, 1988
Glenn Close tells the story of Ichabod Crane against the local hero and bully, Brom
Bones. Original illustration, music, and narration capture this early American tale.
Legend of the bluebonnet
970.1, K-I, 20, CS, Barr, 1991
When She-Who-Is-Alone sacrifices her beloved doll to save her people from drought and
famine, she performs an act of great courage. The bluebonnet flower was given as a sign
of forgiveness by the gods, and is a remembrance of the young girl's selflessness. Based
on the book by Tomi de Paola.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Folklore 3.Indians of North America 4.General
Legend of the boy and the eagle
390, I-J, 21, CS, Disney, 1978
This moving story depicts the Hopi Indian legend of a boy's love for the tribe's sacred
eagle. The film helps students better understand the religious and philosophical beliefs of
Indian culture and the Indian's feeling of "oneness" with nature.
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Folklore
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
390, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #73, 1997
Follows the journey of a young Indian boy as he follows his vision to find a special gift
he can give his people. LeVar visits with three Pueblo artists.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.Arts and Crafts 4.Folklore 5.LITERATURE
6.READING RAINBOW
Handicap: "Leo Beuerman" (overcoming multiple handicaps)
100, I-A, 13, CS, Centron, 1969
Documents the life of Leo Beuerman, an unusual man physically handicapped since birth,
describing his ability to overcome diversity and his philosophy of life.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Values clarification 3.General 4.General
Leonardo: A Dream of Flight
I-J, 48, Nest., 1997
In the year 1504, eleven-year-old Roberto befriends an unusual artist in Milan. It turns
out to be the great genius of the Italian renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. Already a highly
regarded artist, Leonardo's keen mind and insatiable curiosity lead him to ponder nature's
secrets. Roberto encourages Leonardo to pursue his passion and study winged creatures.
1.General 2.Gravity 3.Transportation 4.Scientists 5.Renaissance 6.Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1996
An animated program introduces the amazing breadth and depth of da Vinci's unique
genius as a celebrated artist and proof of the power of humility. The video contains
accurate historical data and character building values. A resource/activity book
accompanies the video.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Arts and Crafts 3.Italy 4.Values clarification 5.Medieval Times 6.GEOGRAPHY WORLD (RELATED)
Let's explore a desert
570, I-J, 17, C, Nat. Geog., 1994
Accompany an amateur naturalist and his nephew as they take a walk in the Sonoran
Desert of Arizona. Learn how plants and animals have adapted to the desert habitat.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Southwestern States
Let's explore a seashore
570, I-J, 16, C, Nat. Geog., 1994
Join a girl from Maine and her mother as they search for clams and explore the rocky
seashore, home to many plants and animals.
1.Northeastern States 2.Oceanography 3.Earth Science - General
"Let's Go Food Shopping" Food Signs Lesson #4
360, K-A, 40, CS, Harris Communica, 1991
Beginning ASL Video Course. Closed caption. Introduction to new vocabulary; visit with
Bravo Family; cultural notes; grammatical notes; practice sessions and review session.
1.Handwriting 2.Communications 3.Alphabet 4.SPECIAL EDUCATION 5.Closed Captioned
Let's move it: Newton's laws of motion
530, I-J, 16, C, Rainbow, 1987
Demonstrates Newton's three Laws of Motion through the use of easily understandable
tools such as croquet balls, skateboard, car, javelin, and baseball. Gravity and friction are
cited as just two of the forces used to help or hinder motion.
1.Physics - General
Let's talk about...responsibility
100, I-J, 22, CS, Sunburst, 1988
One of our jobs as teachers and parents is to help children become responsibile for their
own lives. Later we want them to accept responsibilities for their family and friends, and
for the welfare of the others with whom they share the world.
Letter from an Apache
921, I-J, 11, CS, ClearVue, 1985
Adapted from a letter written by Wassajah who was kidnapped by raiding Pima Indians
and later sold to a white man. True story of America's first Native American physician.
1.Others 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America 4.Minority Studies
Lewis and Clark at the Great Divide
973.5, I-J, 22, C, BFA, 1971
Sent by President Jefferson to find a trade route to the Pacific Ocean through the
Lousiana Purchase Territory, the Lewis and Clark expedition nearly ends prematurely in
1805. Its success is assured, however, when a young Indian girl on the expedition turns
out to be a Shoshoni chief's sister and agrees to lead the group.
1.Early 1800's 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Frontier and westward expansion
Lewis and Clark Expedition
973.5, I-S, 22, CS, United Learning, 1992
Combines live-action reenactments, historic visuals, and many quotes from the journals
of Lewis and Clark. It covers the object of the exploration, details of preparation,
encounters with Native Americans, natural obstacles to be overcome, survival techniques,
animals and geographical features encountered.
1.Early 1800's 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Northwestern States 4.Frontier and westward expansion
5.Indians (Native Americans)
Lexington, Concord and Independence
973.3, IJS, 17, C, Aims, 1967
The First Continental Congress denied England the power to tax the Colonies without
their consent. When the British moved to seize the American military supplies stored at
Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress raised an army.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.Colonial period
Liberty and Justice (My American Series)
2-6, 19, Sunburst, 1994
In America, people try to achieve the ideals of liberty and justice for all. In this video,
children share their views on prejudice and how it feels to be treated unfairly. A visit to
several monuments. Children and adults talk about working together to help America live
up to its dream.
1.Discrimination and Prejudice 2.Patriotic Symbols
Library report
400, I-J, 25, CS, Clearvue, 1983
A humorous and informative film that shows students the steps for researching,
organizing and writing a library report. Includes choosing a topic, organizing and
outlining, finding information sources, writing and revising a rough draft and taking
notes.
1.General 2.Library and Reference Skills 3.Writing
Life
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Goes back billions of years to the bubbling cauldron of the early Earth and life's primitive
beginnings. Chronicles the developments from single-celled creatures through the age of
dinosaurs, and on to complex variety of plants and animals that exist today.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Animals - Prehistoric 3.Biology - Evolution 4.Animals - General 5.Biology - Plants
6.Eyewitness
Life and legend of Jane Goodall
590, I-J, 48, CS, Nat. Geog., 1990
For more than 30 years, Jane Goodall has studied wild chimpanzees in the forests of
Gombe National Park in Tanzania. From their use of tools to their style of hunting to
their complex social groups to learning that chimpanzees possess many of the same
emotions people do, her discoveries have revolutionized thinking about their behavior.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Scientists
Life and times of Abraham Lincoln
This biography of Lincoln relates of the history of the times. Using on-location video and
historical photos of his personal and political life, view what it meant to live in America
in the first half of the 19th century.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Civil War
Life between the tides
570, I-S, 20, CS, Journal, 1977
Portrays the diversity of animal life in the intertidal zone. Uses macro and microcinematography to portray these animals in their natural environment.
1.Oceanography 2.Animals - Marine 3.Biology - General
Life Cycle of the Honeybee
590, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1987
Visits a real-life beekeeper and examines a beehive close-up. Viewers will learn how
honey is extracted from combs and how important the queen bee is to a well-organized
hive.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Insects 3.Closed Captioned 4.READING RAINBOW
Life cycle of the silk moth
590, P-J, 11, CS, Nat. Geog., 1976
The film uses close-ups and slow motion to reveal the stages in the life of the silk moth.
Drawing examples from various moth species, the film examines egg-laying, caterpillar
and pupa stages before the adult moth emerges.
Life in a drop of water (Rev)
570, I-S, 10, CS, Coronet, 1973
In the tiny world of a drop of water, students discover the simplest of plants and animals.
Photomicrography reveals the amoeba, spirogyra, paramecium, volvox, hydra, rotifer and
other living forms carrying on the basic life processes of moving, reacting, obtaining food
and reproducing.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.Bilingual Education
Life in a medieval town
940, IJS, 16, C, Coronet, 1965
We share a young serf's impressions of a medieval town - the town gate and walls; the tax
collector; the town square; the guild workshops. A detailed picture of daily life provides
understanding of the influence of trade in the rise of towns in Europe.
Life in America 1800
973.5, IJ, 15, C, Aims, 1969
An authentic reenactment of the daily life of a family in rural New England in the early
years of the 19th century. The reconstructed village of Cooperstown was used as the
setting. The houses, stores, school, and farms are shown as they looked then.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.Early 1800's 3.Had You Lived Then
Life in Mexico
917.2, I-J, 13, CS, EBEC, 1986
In comparing the lives of an urban family and a rural family in Mexico today, the film
shows how life in Mexico is influenced by its past and how modern Mexico is changing.
1.Mexico
Life in the Woodlands
970.1, IJ, 12, C, Aims, 1976
In authentic reenactments, Indians of today show how their ancestors lived before the
coming of the white man. The woodlands Indians of the eastern and Great Lakes regions
of the country lived primarily by hunting...especially deer.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Indians of North America 3.Had You Lived Then
Life on Earth - Part 10
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
Theme and variations. Explores the remarkable differences and specializations between
mammals. Anteaters, moles, bats and porpoises are highlighted.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The hunters and the hunted. Examines the different hunting strategies of carnivores and
the struggle between hunter and prey.
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
A life in the trees. Traces the primate's development of binocular vision and grasping
hands as ways to deal with life in the trees.
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The compulsive communicators. Traces human origins and discusses man's talent for
communication which has given him the ability to control his environment.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Earth Science - General 3.Communications
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
Building bodies. Exhibits a wide variety of primitive creatures such as jellyfish, mollusks
and crabs, whose ancestry began 600 million years ago.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The first forests. Explains the migration of plant life from sea to land and that plants and
animals are interdependent.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The swarming hordes. Describes the successful development of insects, the molting
process of locusts and specialized insect functions.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Earth Science - General 3.Animals - Insects
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The conquest of the water. Pictures the development of sea life - fish develop jawbones,
sharks appear, and salmon journey upstream to spawn.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The invasion of the land. Investigates the remains of extinct, giant amphibians and
bizarre reproductive habits of modern frogs, while looking at sea life's invasion of land.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
Victors of the dry land. Describes rise and fall of dinosaurs, and a variety of modern-day
reptiles.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Animals - Reptiles 3.Biology - Evolution 4.Earth Science - General
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
Lords of the air. Looks at birds and their supremacy in the air with particular emphasis on
feathers.
1.Biology - Evolution 2.Earth Science - General 3.Animals - Birds
IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1982
The rise of the mammals. Studies the rise of mammals and the development of
marsupials.
Life story of the crayfish
570, I, 10, CS, EBEC, 1963
Demonstrates how the crayfish is adapted to live in water. The life cycle of the crayfish
from fertilized egg to adult is shown.
1.Animals - General 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Animals - Marine
Life story of the paramecium (Rev.)
570, I, 9, C, EBEC, 1989
Reveals the life story of a typical one-celled animal--how it feels, grows, breathes,
moves, gives off wastes, reacts to stimuli, and reproduces. Presents the fundamental
concept that the basic unit of life is the individual cell.
Light
500, I-J, 15, CS, Natl Geo, 1998
We use light every day of our lives. The electromagnetic spectrum, radiation, and how
light travels are all explained. Properties of light are defined. The invention of the
lightbulb and technical applications are addressed.
1.Light and Color
Light
Learn that light travels in waves and about wavelength, amplitude and frequency. Explore
the behavior of light waves, including reflection, absorption and refraction. Find out why
we can see our reflections in a mirror, but not in a piece of wood and why we see colors
when "white" light shines through a prism.
Light
Students will learn that the only thing humans can see is light. This video covers it all,
from simple candles to tricky optical illusions. Awesome experiments help students
"lighten up" and learn the basics.
1.Light and Color 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Lightning and thunder case
550, P-I, 14, CS, LCOA, 1981
Through animation, features scientific information, safety rules and the reassuring feeling
that lightning and thunder are positive phenomena which deserve respect.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Meteorology
Lights! Camera! Africa!
590, IJ, 60, C, KPBS, 1985
Story of how Joan and Alan Root film their African adventures, such as "Castles of
Clay", "Year of the Wildebeest", and "Balloon Safari", all of which we have in our
library.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Animals - General 3.Africa
Lights! camera! fractions!
510, P-I, 15, CS, Disney, 1985
Introduces students to the basics of fractions, as two student aides create a special
demonstration for younger students on the concepts: fractions as equal parts of a whole,
regions, sets, numerator and denominator, equivalent fractions, and the numberline.
1.General
Liking me: Building self-esteem
100, I-J, 25, CS, Sunburst, 1986
Self-esteem is perhaps the single most important factor influencing human interaction
and behavior. It is self- esteem that will allow the young person to reject destructive
behavior, to conduct successful relationships and, ultimately, to emerge as a successful
adult.
1.Home and Family 2.Life Decisions
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
973.7, I-S, 15, CS, Aims, 1973
Original art, photographs and graphics that highlight the Civil War from its beginnings to
the Battle of Gettysburg precede a moving and dramatic delivery of Lincoln's immortal
speech by Charlton Heston.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.Civil War
Linnea in Monet's garden
740, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Animated and live-action tale of a girl's enchantment with impressionist Claude Monet's
paintings. Travel with her to Paris and discover the real places which served as
inspiration for paintings. Based on Lena Anderson's and Christine Bjork's book.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.General 3.France
Lion
590, P-J, 11, CS, EBEC, 1972
Close-up photography shows the lion as he eats, sleeps and plays with female and cubs in
his natural habitat. We see them living together in groups called prides and hunting wild
beasts such as the antelope, zebra, buffalo or giraffe.
Lion and the mouse
800, K-I, 13, CS, EBEC, 1988
In this animated version of a popular fable, the king of beasts learns that no act of
kindness is ever wasted. The lion spares the life of a trespassing mouse, mocking the little
creature's vow to someday repay his magnanimous act. But later, when the lion is snared
by a hunter's trap, the mouse scampers to his rescue.
Lion, the witch and the wardrobe- Pt. 1 (Live)
800, I-J, 59, CS, Films Inc., 1990
In a strange castle in the English countryside, four children open the door of an old
wardrobe--and find themselves transported to the magical kingdom of Narnia. They soon
discover that the evil White Witch has kept Narnia in never-ending winter and turned all
her enemies to stone. Closed captioned.
1.General
Lion, the witch and the wardrobe-Pt.2 (Live)
800, I-J, 110, CS, Films Inc., 1990
Aslan, the lion-king, leads the fight against the power of the White Witch. Only the four
children, however, hold the true key to defeating the evil witch. Closed captioned.
1.General
Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe
Tale of two brothers and sisters who cross through an enchanted wardrobe closet into the
magical world of Narnia, land of talking animals and mythical creatures.
1.General
Lions and Tigers
590, K-I, 6, CS, Phoenix/Coronet,
Youthful narrators call attention to unique physical characteristics and distinctive
behavior as students view zoo animals in their natural habitat. Observations of foodgathering, movement, growth, and reproduction can lead to the conclusion that these are
life processes common to all living things.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Zoo 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Listen! hear!
610, P-I, 15, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
What causes sound? How does our brain receive and recognize sounds? What effects do
sounds have on us? This film answers these and other questions about our sense of
hearing. Animation identifies the three parts of the ear and shows what happens when
sound waves enter our ears.
Little blue, little yellow
800, P-I, 10, CS, MGHT, 1962
When Little Blue and Little Yellow hug each other they both become green, and their
parents don't know them. This makes them so sad that they cry blue and yellow tears, sort
themselves out, and are happily reunited with their parents.
1.Color 2.General
Little engine that could
This animated film is based on the children's classic which tells of the Little Engine that
pulled a trainload of toys to the children on the other side of the mountain. Teaches us
that there are many things we can do if we only say - I think I can.
1.General 2.Readiness
Little house on the prairie
800, I-J, 98, CS, Brodart, 1984
Driven by poor harvests and the harsh Wisconsin climate, Laura and her family travel to
the plains of Kansas in search of a new life. Everything they own is on their wagon with
them. The country is lonely and dangerous and the Ingalls clan is forced time after time
to rely on the wit, ingenuity and sheer good luck that often made the difference for
survival.
1.Early 1800's 2.General
Little house on the prairie: The Christmas they never forgot & The
craftsman
800, P-J, 90, CS, NBC, 1982
The Christmas They Never Forgot - A snowstorm traps the Ingalls family inside the
house on Christmas Eve and they pass the time by exchanging stories about their favorite
Christmasses of the past. The Craftsman - Albert learns a painful lesson about prejudice
when he becomes the apprentice of an old woodcarver and is subsequently turned upon
by his friends, who brand him a "Jew lover".
1.General 2.General 3.Discrimination and Prejudice
Little Mouse's big valentine
800, P, 6, CS, Amer. School Pub, 1992
Little Mouse makes a big red valentine, then wanders through the woods looking for
someone special to give it to. After several adventures Gloria Mouse accepts the
valentine and together they transform it into "valentines for everyone."
1.General 2.General 3.Bilingual Education
Martin, the cobbler
Tells the story of a Russian cobbler who lives alone, has lost all interest in life and wants
only to die. Eventually Martin discoveres new meaning in life by meditating over some
old truths.
1.General
Little red hen
The little red hen finds some grains of wheat, and asks her friends the dog, the cat, and
the mouse, "Who will plant this wheat?" only to be turned down by all. The message
depicted in this classic tale illustrates that good values still stand the test of time. Book by
Paul Galdone.
Little Red Lighthouse
800, P, 9, C, Weston Woods, 1956
Story about a real lighthouse on the shores of the Hudson River. The lighthouse feels
dwarfed and threatened by the construction of the huge George Washington Bridge near
by. The place that each has in the scheme of things is revealed when a violent storm
threatens the safety of boats on the river.
1.General
Little red riding hood
390, P-I, 9, CS, BFA, 1958
Recreates the story book tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Can be used to stimulate reading
interest in the primary grades.
Little Tim and the brave sea captain
800, P, 11, C, Weston Woods, 1980
Tells the story of Tim, a stowaway on an ocean liner, who braves a storm along side the
captain. Uses illustrations to capture the rigors of shipboard life.
1.General
Little Tokyo/Nisei Week-Ca Gold
Hauser joins in the festivities to celebrate the Nisei Week Festival in L.A. This annual
event highlights the colorful history of this Japanese American community.
1.California 2.California 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage 4.Immigration 5.California's Gold
Little Toot
800, P, 9, CS, Disney, 1971
A mischievous little tugboat that keeps cutting capers in New York Harbor is banished
beyond the 12-mile limit until, through heroic efforts, it redeems itself.
1.General
Little women
800, IJ, 116, BW, Xerox, 1933
Louisa May Alcott's story of four sisters during the Civil War. Black & white. Stars
Katherine Hepburn.
Living cells
570, I-A, 14, C, Aims, 1983
Observes living cells, revealing the internal movement of cell components, the
movements of the cell surface, and, in some cases, the active movement of the entire cell.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - Microbiology
Living Constitution
350, IJ, 16, C, Aims, 1967
Philadelphia, the scene of the 1787 Constitution Convention, hosted the most
distinguished men in the U.S. On Sept. 17, 1787, after months of debate, a Constitution
presented by James Madison was signed by the delegates.
Living History-Ca Gold
Includes: Living history day at Fort Ross, a recreation of everyday life in a 19th century
Russian community; Drake's plate; in 1579, Sir Francis Drake landed on our California
shore. As evidence of his discovery, he nailed a brass plate to a post in what is now
Drake' Bay; Californian & Sea Cadet Program. Sail with sea cadets aboard our state's
official tall ship as they experience a hands on seafaring educational cruise.
Living in Ancient Egypt
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
This video explores various aspects of life in ancient Egypt, such as farming, writing,
numbers, paper making, temples, tombs, religion and mummy making.
1.Ancient History 2.Egypt
Living in Ancient Greece
I-J, 20, CS, AGC, 2000
This video explores various aspects of life in ancient Greece including medical treatment,
religious practice and beliefs, athletics, drama, and government.
1.Ancient History 2.Greece
Living in Spanish Colonial America
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
Spain's role in shaping early American history is often overlooked in spite of the fact that
during the Revolutionary War period, Spanish settlements could be found across most of
the southern part of what is now the United States. Discover what it was like to live at a
Spanish mission in California over 180 years ago.
1.California Missions 2.Colonial period
Living ocean
550, I-J, 25, CS, Nat. Geographic, 1988
Explores the oceans' role in the biosphere. Shows how the oceans formed and how the
ocean floor provides evidence of tectonic activity. Also, discover how animals live in
various ocean habitats, how the oceans figure in food webs, how the oceans affect both
climate and weather, and how man affects the oceans.
1.Oceanography 2.Earth Science - General 3.Animals - Marine
Living on a Slave Plantation
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
Plantations played an important role in American history, from their inception in 17th
century Virginia through the Civil War. In this program, students discover how many
traditions of the country estates of England were transplanted to America. They learn
about the plantation's buildings, plantation work, and the importance of slave labor in the
creation of wealth for slaveowners.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Black History 3.Civil War
Living on our changing planet
550, J-S, 23, CS, Nat. Geog., 1984
See earthquake detectives, volcano watchers, and disaster experts at work. Take part in
earthquake drills in Japan; learn how scientists use lasers and computers to probe the
earth.
1.General 2.Earth Science - General 3.Geology
Living things in a drop of water (2nd ed.)
570, I, 12, CS, EBEC, 1985
An introduction to the qualities of life in simple organisms. With the help of animation,
microphotography, and simple experiments, students learn to relate the qualities of
unicellular organisms to those of more complex life forms, including humans.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.Biology - General
Lizard Music
By D. Manus Pinkwater - Strange things start happening to 11-year-old Victor, one of
Walter Cronkite's most loyal fans, the night his parents go on a two-week vacation.
Locomotion in the ocean
570, I-J, 16, CS, Nat. Geog., 1995
Learn simple concepts in physics and aerodynamics and discover different ways that
marine animals get around. Includes drifters, swimmers, and crawlers.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Animals - General 3.Physics - General 4.Oceanography
Looking at mammals
590, P, 11, CS, EBEC, 1967
Some of the 2,000 animals on the Hollywood film set of "Dr. Doolittle" illustrate the
importance of animal classification. We learn the difference between birds, amphibians,
reptiles and mammals and meet a trained hippo.
Loon's necklace (Restored ver.)
390, I, 11, CS, EBEC, 1980
A charming Indian legend of how the loon, a water bird, received his distinguishing
neckband. Authentic ceremonial masks, carved by Indians of British Columbia, portray
the Indian's sensitivity to the moods of nature.
1.Indians of North America 2.Animals - Birds 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.Folklore
Lorax, The
800, P, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1990
Begins with blurbs about other Dr. Seuss favorites. Cute animation tells the ecology story
of the Lorax and the Once-ler. Closed captioned.
1.General 2.Biology - Ecology
Lost Civilizations
Tracing lost civilizations, the viewer explores evidence of 28 levels of human occupancy
dating from 9,000 B.C. Program discusses the Aztec, Mayas, and Inca tribes, their
ingenuity, and the trade net works
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Central America 4.South America
Lost Kingdoms of the Maya
In Mexico and Central America, an advanced society once flourished, complete with
astronomers, priests, and artisans.
Lost pigeon
100, I-J, 15, CS, Barr, 1974
3,000 homing pigeons race for their lofts - all except Oscar, who lands nearby and is
injured. A young boy nurses the pigeon back to health, but when Oscar's original owner
describes his lost pigeon, the boy realizes he has Oscar. Whose pigeon is it?
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Values clarification
Lost Sierra-Ca Gold
Includes: Lost Sierra, Downieville, in Sierra Co., a former gold mining town; Mountain
Messenger, the oldest weekly newspaper in California, founded in 1853 in Downieville;
Long skis, a visit to the Ski Museum in the Plumas-Eureka State Park, near Johnsville,
where the history of pioneer skiing is recorded in pictures and other memorabilia.
Lots of kids like us
612.6, I-J, 28, CS, FMS Prod., 1983
Tells the sensitive story of Ben and his sister, Laurie, as they try to cope with their
father's alcoholism. Ben and Laurie are frequently burdened by tremendous feelings of
guilt and often exposed to physical and emotional abuse as they suffer in silence out of a
need to keep the "family secret." "You're not alone," and "it's not your fault," are the
major messages of the film.
Lotus Seed
P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
Story of a young Vietnamese woman forced to flee her country, takes a lotus seed with
her as a reminder of her past. LeVar meets families who have come to the U.S. and
embraced more than one culture.
1.READING RAINBOW
Louis James hates school
100, P-I, 12, CS, LCA, 1980
Louis James learns not to skip school after he finds he can't get any desirable jobs
without the skills he would learn at school.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Home and Family 3.Values clarification
Louis Pasteur
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1995
This animated video demonstrates the struggles against personal tragedies and failed
experiments of this great French Scientist. His steadfast determination perfected vaccines,
along with his pasteurization process for safer milk. Program contains accurate historical
data and is accompanied by a resource/activity guide.
1.Scientists 2.Chemistry 3.Values clarification 4.France 5.General
Louisiana Plantation: American Scrapbook #10
008539 973.6, J, 15, GPN, 1976
Program begins with scenes from the exploration of the South, via its extensive river
network. Homes of early settlers are shown & described. A typical plantation, with slaves
working in the fields, is shown. Program ends by showing the gracious side of plantation
life, with a lawn party; an example of "southern hospitality."
1.General 2.Southern States 3.General 4.Black History 5.Early 1800's 6.American Scrapbook
Love those trains
910, J-A, 60, CS, Nat. Geographic, 1984
Remember the days when thundering trains bridged the world's continents, nourished the
pioneer spirit, ferried our troops to war, and provided politicians with mobile campaign
platforms. Then settle into a first-class seat aboard the luxurious Orient Express, and
glide through storybook cities from Paris to Istanbul. Celebrate a slice of history and ride
the rails of the world.
1.General
Lunchroom Etiquette (2nd. ed.)
100, P-J, 10, CS, Aims, 1982
Kids are shown a variety of lunchroom situations and a variety of responses to them.
Some of the responses are thoughtful and considerate; some are less so. Careful contrast
of the positive and the not-so-positive clearly shows the advantages of good manners.
1.Values clarification 2.General 3.Substance abuse catalog
Lungs: An inside story
610, J, 11, C, Coronet, 1976
What happens to air inside the lungs? Looking first at an artificial lung reveals its
function. Endoscopic photography within a living human lung reveals the structure of our
lungs. Models illustrate how increased complexity increases efficiency.
Lyle, Lyle Crododile (musical)
800, P-I, 25, CS, Walden, 1989
At first, the Primms aren't sure what to do with the crocodile they find living in the
bathtub of their new house. But Lyle is also a gourmet cook, an expert dishwasher and a
wonderful playmate for Joshua.
1.General
Lyndon Johnson
921, J-S, 90, CS, Gen. Dynamics, 1987
Portrays the 36th President of the United States from the Kennedy assassination to the
Viet Nam War.
1.Vietnam Conflict - present 2.Presidents and the U.S.
Maccabees: Story of Hanukkah
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1995
An action-packed animated video with accurate historical data of how the Maccabees, a
small religious group, defeated a Greek army to gain the right to worship as they
believed. This spirit and determination lives today in the celebration of Hanukkah, the
Feast of Lights, commemorate power of faith and the rededication of the temple in
Jerusalem. A resource/activity book accompanies the video.
1.Others 2.General 3.Greece 4.Religion - General 5.Israel 6.Europe, Western
Macintosh training video - tape B
370, P-S, 70, CS, MECC, 1994
Video contains: Fraction Munchers, Geometric Golfer, MacStat, The Secret Island of Dr.
Quandary, Geograph series. MECC training video.
Macintosh training video - tape A
370, P-S, 70, CS, MECC, 1994
Video contains: Snapdragon, Storybook weaver, Easy Color Paint, Super Munchers,
Wagon Train 1848. MECC training video.
Madam C. J. Walker
Presents a biographical sketch of the Black businesswoman fighting racist and sexist
barriers to become America's first self-made millionairess. 1867-1919, Black Americans
of achievement series.
Madeline
800, P, 30, CS, Libray Video, 1990
Animated version of Madeline's adventures while a student at a Parisian girls' school. She
has a trip to the hospital to have her appendix removed - an experience which arouses the
gratifying envy of her classmates.
1.General
Madeline and the bad hat
800, P, 25, CS, Upbeat, 1990
In an old house in Paris...covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight
lines... Until Pepito moves in next door--and wreaks havoc on his neighbors.
1.General
Madeline's rescue
800, P, 25, CS, Upbeat, 1991
Madeline, merrily balancing along a bridge rail, takes a plunge into the river! But before
the current can carry her away, a plucky dog paddles to her rescue. Tells what happens as
the dog lives with the girls.
1.General
Magic School Bus Blows its Top
550, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Ms. Frizzle presents the kids with the missing piece to their gigantic earth puzzle -- an
island that hasn't been discovered yet! But when the class reaches the spot where it's
supposed to be, all they see is the sea. It takes a run-in with an explosive underwater
volcano to help them understand how the earth makes islands.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Flexes its Muscles
610, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Learn about body mechanics and how joints and muscles work together as Ms. Frizzle's
class struggle to make a robot.
1.Physiology - General 2.General 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus for Lunch
610, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Arnold becomes the field trip after he accidently swallows his miniaturized classmates.
Arnold's digestive system is full of twists, turns, and surprises.
1.Physiology - General 2.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Gets Ants in its Pants
590, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Learn about ants as the class learns about social animals. They discover that each ant
performs a vital job.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Insects 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Gets Eaten
570, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about the ocean food chain with Ms. Frizzle's class.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Oceanography 4.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space
800, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1995
Based on the book series, Ms. Frizzle takes her students on a journey into the solar
system.
1.Space Science 2.General 3.Astronomy 4.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space
P-I, 30, CS, Scholastic, 1999
Arnold's know-it-all cousin, Janet, drives the whole class crazy when she joins Ms.
Frizzle's class on a field trip and gets them lost in outer space! Follow their adventures
through the solar system.
1.Magic School Bus 2.Space Science
Magic School Bus Getting Energized
530, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Learn about new energy sources as the class tries to find a way to power the carnival's
hottest ride when its power sources break down.
1.Energy and Matter 2.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Goes to Seed
800, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1995
Based on the book series, Ms. Frizzle takes her students on a journey into the world of
seeds.
1.Biology - Plants 2.General 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Going Batty
590, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Learn about the habits of nocturnal animals with Ms. Frizzle's class.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Hops Home
590, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about habitats as Ms. Frizzle's whole classroom is turned into a special one just for
a beloved pet frog.
1.Animals - Pet 2.Animals - Amphibians 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie
610, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about human health along with Ms. Frizzle's class.
1.General 2.Physiology - General 3.Magic School Bus
Magic Bus Inside the Earth
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1990
Tells the story of a quirky teacher and her students on a field trip. LeVar visits California
Caverns and explores the mysterious world of stalagmites, stalactites and other
formations inside the earth.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Earth Science - General 4.Geology 5.READING RAINBOW
Magic School Bus Inside the Haunted House
530, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about sound and join the class on their concert trip to the Sound Museum as they
get more than they bargained for at the spooky mansion.
1.Sound 2.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm
550, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
It's a hot and muggy summer day, and the heat's gone to Ralphie's head. The Friz asks,
"What makes the weather?" then transforms the bus into a Weathermobile for a wild ride
through the skies.
1.Meteorology 2.Earth Science - General 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Out of This World
520, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Learn about space rocks - asteroids, meteors, and comets - as the class tries to divert an
asteroid to save the day.
1.Space Science 2.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Plays Ball
530, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Dorothy Ann loves her physics book. Ralphie loves baseball. Ms. Frizzle ingeniously
combines the two and the whole class learns about pushes and pulls in a day at a
thoroughly unique ball game.
1.Physics - General 2.Sports 3.Recreation 4.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus, Ready, Set, Dough
540, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1996
It's Ms. Frizzle's birthday, and a field trip to the bakery seems perfect...until the bus'
shrinker-scope quits on them. The class experiences chemistry first hand, as they get
baked into a cake.
1.Chemistry 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus Taking Flight
620, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Learn how wings and moving air cause flight along with Ms. Frizzle's class.
1.Physics - General 2.Force and Motion 3.Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus the Busasaurus
560, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Travel back 67 million years with Ms. Frizzle's class to see what those ancient reptiles
were really like.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.Animals - Reptiles 3.Magic School Bus
Magic shop
800, J-S, 12, CS, EBEC, 1980
Short story by H. G. Wells is about a father who takes his son to the "Genuine Magic
Shop." "There is absolutely no deception, Sir," the shopman assures the father--but there
are surprises and some unusual disappearances!
1.General
Magnetism
Explore concepts such as ferromagnetism, magnetic fields and magnetic domains.
Realize the difference between temporary and permanent magnets, and the connection
between magnetism and electricity. See ways magnetism is used in our world.
Magnetism
From compasses to simple motors, magnetism is a powerful, important force. This video
explains why a compass always points north, how positive and negative fields attract, and
more.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Magnets, Magnets
530, P-I, 10, CS, ClearVue, 1986
Demonstrates how a magnet works. Introduces basic facts about magnets.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Magnets: The dragons' secret
530, K-P, 15, CS, EBEC, 1981
A knight in clanking armor learns a worthwhile lesson from a dragon: never
underestimate the power of magnetic attraction. In this film young viewers discover the
basic principles of magnetism and the various uses for magnets in our everyday world.
1.Electricity and Magnetism 2.Physics - General
Make a Wish, Molly
007479 800, BFA, 1995
Sequal to "Molly's Pilgrim". Molly, a young Russian Jewish girl, is constantly being
teased for her ethnic mannerisms. She is eager to adopt the customs of her new country
but is faced with the moral dilemma of upholding Jewish tradition, or disobeying, in
order to fit in with the other children.
1.Immigration 2.General 3.Minority Studies 4.General
Make way for ducklings
800, P, 11, CS, Weston, 1955
Film of the picture book classic by Robert McCloskey.
1.General
Make way for ducklings
800, P, 11, CS, Weston, 1955
Video of the picture book classic by Robert McCloskey.
1.General
Making Candy
640, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Go to a real chocolate factory to explore what makes your favorite candies so delicious.
1.General 2.General
Making change
330, P, 8, CS, BFA, 1977
Mr. Moneykeeper explains the value of coins: penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar.
With the aid of Mr. Moneykeeper, children learn how to use the coins to pay for
purchases and how to count their change.
1.Credit/Money/Banking
Making money
330, P-I, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Watch as ordinary metal and paper are transformed into shiny new coins and freshlyprinted bills ready for the bank!
1.General 2.Credit/Money/Banking
Making music: The symphony orchestra
780, I-J, 35, CS, Clearvue, 1991
Introduces students to the structure and organization of the symphony orchestra. Viewers
will learn the different instruments in each section, and how practice and rehearsal
activities lead to a successful performance.
1.Music - General
Making of Eyewitness, The
008595 I-A, 35, Eyewitness,
Behind the scenes of the Eyewitness museum with live-action photography. State-of-theart special effects & graphics bring the natural world to life.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.General 3.Eyewitness
Malcolm X
Tells the story of Malcom X and the militant Black Muslim movement. 1925-1965, Black
Mama don't allow
Miles Possum loves his shiny new saxophone; however, his parents do not appreciate his
loud practicing. Relegated to the swamp, Miles and three friends form the Swamp Band.
Performing for the alligator ball, they find themselves also on the menu. Miles' quick
thinking saves the band as they play "Lullaby of Swampland" and tiptoe home past the
sleeping alligators.
Mammal
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. xxx
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - General 3.Closed Captioned 4.Eyewitness
Mammals
590, I-J, 21, CS, Nat. Geog., 1996
Key mammalian characteristics are presented in the form of a multimedia classroom
report that includes animation, stills, split screens, and flash cards. Footage includes
examples of mammal behavior all over the world.
Mammals
590, P, 10, CS, Aims, 1978
Both familiar and exotic animals illustrate the characteristics of mammals. Music,
diagrams, and engaging photography introduce and reinforce concepts of animal
adaptation and behavior. Movement, providing shelter and caring for young are shown.
Mammals and their characteristics (Rev.)
In the structure of their bodies and the size of their brains, mammals are the most highly
developed animals on earth. With examples drawn from the three groups of mammals-egg-laying, marsupial and placental--we see how mammals share the characteristics of
body hair, warm- bloodedness, and mammary glands.
Mammals (Animal Classes)
590, I-J, 21, C, Nat. Geog., 1996
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that breathe air, but what makes them unique?
Examples from every continent illustrate key mammalian traits: Only mammals nurse
their young and have hair on their bodies.
1.Animals - Mammals
Mammoth Cave National Park
550, I-A, 30, CS, Finlay-Holiday, 1987
On these ranger-guided tours you will learn how water and minerals have created this
complex maze of passageways and variety of formations. See stalactites, stalagmites,
draperies, flowstone, helictites, gypsum flowers and other features. Also learn of ancient
Indians who explored the Cave almost 4,000 years ago.
1.Southern States 2.National Parks 3.Earth Science - General 4.Geology
Man, monsters and mysteries
590, P-A, 25, CS, Disney, 1973
A fascinating film about that famous creature, Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, reveals the
existence of ancient legends and writings previously known only to the Scottish
Highlanders. Reproduced photos, interviews with citizens and scientists are shown.
1.Folklore 2.Animals - Prehistoric
Man to ride the river with
979.4, I-J, 15, CS, GPN, 1976
Features de Anza's 1,000-mile expedition to San Francisco Bay in 1774.
1.California 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Southwestern States
Man without a country
929.9, I-S, 78, CS, Zenger, 1973
A young midshipman is compelled to learn what damning treason could have provoked
the aging prisoner to endure the cruel punishment of being condemned to spend his life at
sea, exiled and forbidden any trace of news or knowledge of his homeland.
1.Civil War 2.Constitution 3.Patriotic Symbols 4.Life Decisions
Maniac Magee
800, I-J, 30, CS, Aims, 1992
In this story based on the Newbery Award book by Jerry Spinelli, a homeless boy finds
himself caught between two sides of racial prejudice. Through his experiences with the
people he meets from both sides, he miraculously brings everyone together and becomes
a legend.
1.General 2.Discrimination and Prejudice
Manners - the magic words
100, P-I, 16, C, Barr, 1986
Tells the story of two young children who learn about the power of "magic" words such
as "please," and "thank you."
Map Making
How do map makers find information? A&E presents the amazing process from start to
finish. Perfect enrichment for any geography unit!
1.Maps and Globes
Map of history: John Bidwell's California
979.4, I-S, 24, CS, Bookhandler, 1993
Narrated from Bidwell's letters and diary, relays his point of view on many events
including the Gold Rush and statehood. Bidwell was one of the prime movers and
shakers in California's early years.
1.California
Map skills: Recognizing physical features (2nd ed.)
912, IJ, 11, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1989
Introduces map indicators for various bodies of water, including the differences between
a gulf, a bay, a lake, and an ocean. Viewers are also shown how to read a map to
determine elevation above sea and land contour.
Map skills: Understanding latitude (2nd ed.)
Teaches students how all points north and south of the equator are measured in degrees,
why there is a definite worldwide relationship between latitude and climate, how degrees
translate into miles, and how, in the northern hemisphere, latitude can be calculated in
reference to the North Star.
Map skills: Understanding longitude (2nd ed.)
Demonstrates the location and role of the prime meridian, measurement of longitude in
degrees, time, and miles, how longitude meridians are used to divide the globe into time
zones, and how the distance between longitude lines get shorter away from the equator.
Map Skills: Using different maps together (2nd ed.)
Shows students how to use information from several maps of the same scale to reveal
information about a single area. Emphasizes the value of combining information from
elevation maps, transportation maps, physical feature maps, rainfall maps and natural
resource maps. It also underscores the meaning and significance of colors, lines, and
symbols of maps.
Map skills: Using scale (2nd ed.)
Shows that understanding scale is essential to good map reading. The concept of scale is
compared to actual objects and illustrated through ratio, unit comparison, and bar scale;
scale is then applied to measuring distances over a winding or varied terrain.
Mapping the Land
912, J-S, 15, CS, Altschul - AGC-, 1989
Program follows immigrants across the continent from the 15th century to the present.
Viewers learn about the origins of the globe. The purpose and history of map making is
demonstrated.
1.Maps and Globes 2.Time 3.Immigration
Maps and globes: An introduction
912, P-J, 17, CS, Filmfair, 1981
Presents a clear understanding of the variety of information maps and globes can convey.
From crude primitive maps to modern road maps to geological, stellar, and other
specialized maps, the film explains the many uses of symbols determination of direction
and distance, the uses of legends and how maps can be used for a great variety of
purposes.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps and landmarks (Rev.)
912, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1985
Tells how children use objects in their environment as landmarks to help them find their
way. Shows real objects used as landmarks, then a model of the area, and a simple
pictorial map.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps for a changing world (3rd ed.)
912, I-J, 18, CS, EBEC, 1980
Illustrates how our changing technology and knowledge of the world has altered mapping
techniques. Demonstrates how longitude and latitude are shown on various map
projections; how abstract symbols are used; and how various types of maps are used.
Maps--know where you're going
912, P-I, 16, CS, Lucerne, 1984
Guided by their teacher, a class learns basic map reading skills. They learn that maps are
drawn to scale, so the children can measure distances. They locate schools, parks and
lakes by reading the key and finding its symbols. They search for streets and addresses by
using the index and grid. They also learn that the compass rose points to north, south, east
and west.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps: Symbols and terms
912, I, 13, CS, Aims, 1983
A fun and interesting introduction to the world of maps--how to read them, why we need
them, and the various kinds of information they provide.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps, symbols and terms
912, I, 13, CS, Aims, 1983
A fun and interesting introduction to the world of maps--how to read them, why we need
them, and the various kinds of information they provide.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps: Where am I? (3rd Ed.)
912, P, 11, CS, Aims, 1983
Children learn the basic skills in map reading. Expands their views of the world by
showing them how to see beyond their own neighborhood to include the town, the city,
the state, the nation, the continent and the entire planet.
1.Maps and Globes
Maps: Where am I? (3rd ed.)
912, P, 11, CS, Aims, 1983
Children receive basic skills in map reading. Expands youngsters view of the world by
showing them how to see beyond their own neighborhood to include the town, the city,
the state, the nation, the continent, and the entire planet.
1.Maps and Globes
Marco Polo
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1997
An animated video containing accurate historical data of Marco's adventures throughout
India, China and other exotic places far from his native home in Italy. A resource/activity
book accompanies this video.
1.Others 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.India and Pakistan 4.Discovery and Exploration 5.China 6.Italy
Marcus Garvey
Combines archival material and live interviews with Marcus Garvey, Jr. and others to
introduce the life and work of the pioneer Black nationalist leader. Closed captioned.
Black Americans of achievement series.
Marie Curie
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter, 1997
An animated story of an amazing heroine of science. Despite poverty and sickness, gave
the world the theory of radio activity, the discovery of plutonium, and the isolation of
radium. The video contains accurate historical data and character building values. A
resource/activity book accompanies the video.
1.Scientists 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Marie Curie: More Than Meets the Eye
I-J, 54, Nest, 1998
During World War I, families are fleeing war-torn Paris. The Boudreau sisters, Martine
and Eliane, whose photographer father is on the Front, decide to aid in the war effort by
catching spies. A woman's strange finger-tapping and suspicious comings and goings
make her a prime suspect.
1.Scientists 2.Physiology - General 3.World War I-1939 4.Inventions
Marine Biology: Life in the tropical sea
570, I-J, 11, CS, BFA, 1975
Presents a documentary of Jacques Cousteau about the many marine animal groups living
in tropical waters, largely within coral reefs. Emphasizes the need to preserve the delicate
balance of this environment.
1.Oceanography 2.Animals - Marine 3.Biology - Ecology
Marine Ecosystems
Explore saltwater environments and learn about the fish, plants, mammals and insects
that depend on each other for survival in this aquatic biome. Find out about the three
major life zones found in ocean waters. Examine the brine shrimps' adaptation to changes
in salt concentration and the fascinating life cycle of the blue crab in Chesapeake Bay.
Marine Marvels
570, I-J, 15, CS, Altschul -AGC-, 1994
Program focuses on mollusks. Viewers learn how they feed and how their shells are
made. A review of the life cycle of tunicates, a strange animal that looks like a plant.
Mark Twain and me
800, I-J, 93, CS, Disney,
A bond is formed between Mark Twain and an 11-year old girl that changes their lives
forever. Based on true events, both humorous and heart-warming, this is a tribute to
family and friendship.
Mark Twain: When I was a boy
921, I-J, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1977
Portrays Mark Twain's life along the Mississippi River, as a boy growing up, later as a
young cub and pilot on the glamorous stern-wheeled steamboats, and finally as a worldrenowned writer reflecting back on those days.
1.Arts and Letters 2.1890's - World War I 3.Authors and Their Works
Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"
800, IJ, 60, C, Xerox, 1978
Tells the story of an innocent young citizen of Hartford, Connecticut who is plucked-up
from the 19th century and plunked-down into King Arthur's medieval court.
1.General
The World of Mark Twain - America a look back
973.8, J-A, 60, CS, Ambrose, 1961
A nostalgic journey back to the 1800's, when the riverboat was queen of the Mississippi
and the great gold rush pushed the frontier west. It's a personal tour of The Guilded Age
with the life and career of America's most celebrated writer and humorist, Mark Twain,
as your guide.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.1890's - World War I
Martin Luther King Day
This video tells of Martin's first exposure to discrimination, and how he always fought
racial injustice with love.
1.Others 2.General 3.Minority Studies 4.Discrimination and Prejudice
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Examines Martin Luther King, Jr.'s career, his belief in non-violent protest and his impact
on the civil rights movement. 1929-1968. Black Americans of achievements series.
Martin Luther King: Picture book on video
In a unique style, gain insights of the civil rights movement and Dr. King's contributions
to America's domestic policies.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Multi-Ethic Heritage 4.Discrimination and Prejudice
Marvels of the mind
610, J-A, 23, CS, Nat. Geog., 1980
Exciting photographic sequences bring to life the cortex and other brain structures. Blood
flow and electrical and chemical activity in the brain are all revealed with remarkable
clarity.
1.Physiology - General 2.Substance abuse catalog
Mary McLeod Bethune
Discusses why Mary McLeod Bethune was memorialized with a commemorative postage
stamp, a memorial statue, a museum-archives National Historical Site and the BethuneCookman College. Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement series.
Achievement
Mary McLeod Bethune
921, I-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Presents biographical material including comments about her life, thoughts, and
contributions are added by historians and other experts who explain why those
achievements are important. Closed captioned.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies 4.Discrimination and Prejudice 5.Closed Captioned
Mary Poppins (Disney)
800, PI, 139, C, Xerox, 1964
Story of the irrepressible English nanny with a passion for magical adventure.
1.General
Masses and millionaires
973.2, J-S, 26, CS, LCOA, 1974
Re-creates the bloody strike at the Carnegie Steel Company in 1892 through the
experiences of an Irish labor organizer and a Slav coal heaver. From the stark portrayal of
the workers' living and working conditions to the dramatization of their final defiant
stand against overwhelming odds at the steel plant, the film graphically relates a
significant chapter in the history of organized labor.
1.Colonial period
Mastering Word 6 for Windows Special Edition
BK2574 - BOOK
Ron Mansfield, ST, SYBEX, 2000
Manual on how to operate Word 6 for Windows.
1.Computers 2.Computer Programming 3.Computer Science
Masterpieces of Italian art: Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian
740, J-A, 56, CS, FOTH, 1990
Presents a treasury of great works including Leonardo's Mona Lisa, The Last Supper,
Adoration of the Magi, Michelangelo's David, the newly restored Sistine Chapel,
Raphael's Madonnas and Vatican paintings.
1.General
Masterworks of painting
740, J-A, 51, C, Educ. Dimensions, 1984
Introduces students to the pleasures of great painting and explains the "whys" of their
greatness; also how to understand the principles of all great art: Color, line, shape, light,
composition, design, etc. In short, how to "see" like an art expert instead of merely
"looking." Teacher preview suggested.
Matchlock gun
An old firing piece helps save Edward and his family in their little Dutch settlement
during the colonial period. Enhanced animated illustrations from the Newbery award
winning book by Walter D. Edmonds.
1.General 2.Colonial period
Math for beginners: Addition (3rd ed.)
510, P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1982
As we join together a variety of groups, from bees to elephants, we see that you can count
to find out "How many." But knowing addition facts is better.
1.Arithmetic
Math for beginners: Division (3rd ed.)
510, P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1982
Some obliging penguins demonstrate how pairs of division and multiplication facts form
a family, and a series of division shows division facts answer division questions which
can then be checked with a calculator.
1.Arithmetic
Math for beginners: Multiplication (3rd ed.)
510, P, 13, CS, Coronet, 1982
An aquatic assemblage including eels, starfish, and a helpful octopus demonstrates that
counting can answer multiplication questions, but it's easier to use multiplication facts
which can then be checked with a number line or calculator.
1.Arithmetic
Math for beginners: Subtraction (3rd ed.)
510, P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1982
A varied menagerie shows that children can count to answer subtraction questions, but
it's easier knowing subtraction facts (which come in pairs) and families of number facts.
1.Arithmetic
Math readiness: This one with that one
510, P, 10, CS, Coronet, 1975
Fred, the world's unluckiest fisherman, goes through a rollicking romp of matching lines,
baits and fish in a zany animated adventure that will bring laughter from young viewers
as they absorb basic concepts of one-to-one correspondence.
1.Arithmetic 2.Readiness 3.General
Math readiness: Up, down, all around
510, P, 10, CS, Coronet, 1975
Mr. Lion can't build his house because he doesn't know his left from his right, or front
from back, or up from down. But when Papa Bear and Baby Bear contribute their
carpentry skills, a clear and comical review of spatial directions is taught.
Math readiness: Which go together?
510, P, 10, CS, Coronet, 1975
A doll and colored blocks leave their toy chest for an amazing adventure. The blocks, of
different colors and different geometric shapes, are grouped first one way and then
another during the magical trip, and we see fundamentals of set-building.
Math rock countdown
510, I, 50, C, Davidson, 1988
Builds basic multiplication and division skills as it demonstrates how math is used to
solve everyday problems.
1.General
Mathematics and risk
510, I-J, 15, CS, Journal, 1991
Viewers learn how statistics apply to risk in travel, as well as how risk and car insurance
are related. Perceived risks and calculated risks are defined, and students learn that they
must use their mathematical skills to analyze risks and weigh them against benefits.
Math...Who Needs It?
Jaime Escalante, Bill Cosby and other celebrities get young people pumped up about
math! This exciting video adventure examines how math is used in real life, from
skateboard design to rollercoaster construction. When students see careers where math is
essential, they'll be inspired to learn!
1.General
Matter: Building blocks of the universe
540, I-J, 15, CS, Rainbow, 1987
Through observations of our everyday world, graphic and animation illustrations, and
actual experiments performed, students learn that matter is made up of the subatomic
particles of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students will see how these particles can
combine to make anything and everything.
1.Chemistry 2.Energy and Matter
Matter & Energy for Beginners: Electricity
008378 530, K-3, 15, Phoenix/Coronet,
A puzzling event occurs when a switch stops the flow of electricity by breaking the
complete circuit. Investigator Alligator tries completing the circuit with different
materials & solves the Case of the Mysterious Switch.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Electricity and Magnetism 3.Energy and Matter
Matter: Form and Substance in the Universe
This program introduces the basic characteristics of matter, mass, density, weight and
inertia; difference between elements, compounds, substances and solutions; the unique
physical properties and chemical characteristics. 3-D animation and graphics.
Matthew Henson
Biography of explorer Matthew Henson is told and comments about his life, thoughts and
achievements are added by historians who explain why those achievements are important.
Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement series.
Maya - Temples, Tombs and Time, The
Enter Mayan catacombs and uncover their traditions! The history of an advanced society
is written in their huge temples.
Maya - The Blood of Kings
While Europeans struggled through the Dark Ages, Mayans lived among tall pyramids
and sprawling plazas. A society ahead of its time!
Mayan mystery
918, I-S, 17, CS, Aims, 1970
Shows the ruins of the major Mayan cities in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. Lists
possible explanations for the decline of the Mayas.
1.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 2.Mexico 3.Central America
Mayflower Pilgrims, The
This is the intriguing story of a small group of English citizens who called themselves
Separatists but engraved their name in history as pilgrims. When they arrived on the
shores of the New World in 1620, they brought with them the core beliefs that would
become the foundation of the world's most effective democracy. Excellent educational
enrichment.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.General 3.Colonial period
McCracken spelling
370, T, 60, CS, McCracken, 1991
Presents the rationale for teaching phonics through spelling and for children practicing
phonics through writing with step by step procedures at the beginning that ensure that
every child learns how print works and becomes literate.
1.In-Service 2.Spelling
McGruff "No show"
610, P, 23, CS, Nat. Crime Coun., 1988
McGruff, the crime dog, stars in this drug abuse prevention film which teaches children
to "just say no" and helps you to convince them that drugs are not cool and that there are
lots of fun things to do without drugs.
1.General 2.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 4.General
Measuring common kitchen ingredients
640, I-J, 17, C, Franklin Clay, 1989
Shows how to use measuring spoons, nested cups, the standard measurement cup, and
spatulas. Examples help demonstrate how to measure powdered ingredients correctly.
Time is spent on figuring fractions and how to determine equivalence. Finally, the metric
measurement process is shown.
Mechanical Energy
Discover that mechanical energy can exist in two states: moving, or kinetic energy; and
stored, or potential energy. See how mechanical energy is constantly changing form from potential to kinetic - and back again. Learn that sound is a mechanical energy.
Simple machines are introduced as ways to use mechanical energy to make work easier.
Medicines,Drugs & Poisons - 2nd Ed
008380 612.6, K-3, 12, Phoenix/Coronet, 1993
Along with the space creature, Zork, viewers will learn about prescriptions & over the
counter medicines, and they'll see how some drugs can hurt people instead of helping
them.
1.General 2.Human body 3.Narcotics and Drug Abuse
Medieval crusades
940, I-S, 27, CS, EBEC, 1956
Follows the fate of one noble family and their manor through the first Crusade and
reviews the most important later Crusades and the influence of the Crusades on life in
Europe.
1.Middle East 2.Medieval Times
Medieval England: The peasants' revolt
940, H-A, 31, C, LCOA, 1970
People of the Middle Ages existed in a condition of virtual slavery under an oppressive
system until at last they could not, and would not, endure suffering any longer. Although
their rebellion of 1381 climaxed in tragedy, it signaled the beginning of the end of
feudalism.
Medieval knights
940, I-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1956
Describes the development of the social class of knights in the 12th and 13th centuries
and follows one knight as a page, as a squire, and shows the knighting ceremony.
Photographed in several medieval castles in France.
Medieval times: Life in the middle ages (1000-1450 A.D.)
940, I-S, 31, C, United Learning, 1992
Part 1 introduces the subject of feudalism as it existed in the four basic strata of medieval
society: nobility, military, religious, and laboring classes. Part 2 examines the structure
and role of religion in the Middle Ages and village life for the serf.
Meet Little Bear (collection)
800, K-P, 34, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Four Little Bear stories with warmth, humor, and a touch of mischief. Based on the books
written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Includes Maurice
Sendak talking about the challenge of bringing Little Bear to animated life.
1.General 2.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV
Meeting strangers: Red light, green light (Rev. ed.)
614.8, P-I, 20, CS, BFA, 1984
Helps the child to understand when the meeting of strangers might be potentially
dangerous and provides him/her with specific suggestions for behavior at such times.
1.Safety - Home and school 2.General
Mel Gibson goes back to school - Hamlet
800, J, 60, CS, CocaCola, 1991
Mel Gibson explains and demonstrates Shakespeare's Hamlet.
1.General
Mercer Mayer: Three stories
Shelly Duvall presents three stories by Mercer Mayer: "There's a Nightmare in My
Closet", in which a boy confronts his nightmare, only to his surprise learns that
nightmares need friends too; "There's an Alligator Under My Bed", in which a boy makes
an alligator-tricking trap; and "There's Something in My Attic", in which a girl decides to
lasso the "something".
1.General
Mermaid princess
800, P-I, 14, CS, Coronet, 1979
To win the heart of a handsome prince, a mermaid dares to visit a sea witch who grants
her the transformation she desires. But to become human the mermaid must make a great
personal sacrifice. A Hans Christian Anderson tale.
1.General
Mesa Verde, Legacy of Stone and Spirit
917.3, I-S, CS, New Dimensions,
Shows panoramic views and close-up footage of Mesa Verde Nat'l Park, a major site of
prehistoric cliff dwellings and open pueblos of the Anasazi Indians.
1.National Parks 2.Geology 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S. 4.Indians (Native Americans)
Meter, liter, and gram (Rev.)
510, I-J, 13, CS, BFA, 1981
Introduces the three basic units of the metric system, including the meter, liter and gram.
Explains how other units are derived from these three basic units.
1.General 2.Metric System
Metric Measurement Part #14
510, P-I, 11, CS, Landmark Media,
Fully animated with bright colors and illustrations. Math tutorial videos.
1.Metric System 2.Measurement
Metric meets the inchworm
510, I-J, 10, CS, Bosustow, 1974
Uses a story about Fred Inchworm to explore the basic components of the metric system
and show the advantages of converting to this form of measurement.
1.General 2.Metric System 3.Measurement
Mexican way of life
917.2, I-J, 23, CS, Aims, 1986
Examines the diversity of the people and the land of Mexico as it moves from snowcovered mountain slopes to barren deserts; from lavish resorts to modest Indian villages--
meeting and talking with people of all ages, regions and lifestyles.
1.Mexico
Mexico
917.2, I, 28, CS, Upbeat,
Energetic kids discover this dynamic South of the Border country. Mysteries of Aztec
and Mayan ruins, food, families, music and history.
1.Mexico 2.Ancient History
Mexico - a changing land (Rev. ed.)
917.2, I-J, 22, CS, Higgins, 1980
While one-third of all Mexican farmers still use oxen to plow their fields, huge dams are
being built and the deserts are being cultivated by modern methods. New factories are
producing items that help raise the standard of living and the modern metals, copper and
steel, are being processed. Emphasis is being put on the need for a good education for all.
1.Mexico 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Mexico: The land and the people (3rd ed.)
917.2, J-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1986
The Mexican people, closely connected to the land for 10,000 years, are leaving their
farms and villages to seek economic opportunities in the cities. Viewers have an intimate
look at today's Mexico and can see how this change, and others, is shaping the country's
socio-economic life.
1.Mexico
Mickey's field trips: The fire station
330, P-I, 12, CS, Coronet, 1988
Mickey's visit to a fire station includes a tour of the fire station and its inhabitants, the
awesome fire trucks, the equipment and the duties of these community helpers not only
during a fire, but in the station house in preparation for fire fighting.
1.Community Life
Mickey's field trips: The hospital
330, P-I, 10, CS, Coronet, 1988
At the hospital Mickey and viewers learn about the teamwork demanded of health care
professionals, and the services they provide for the community.
1.Community Life
Mickey's field trips: The police station
330, P-I, 12, CS, Coronet, 1988
Mickey meets a police officer and learns what is special about police uniforms, police
cars, and the many aspects of the extremely important community service police officers
provide.
1.Community Life
Microscope and its Incredible World
500, J-S, 21, CS, ClearVue,
Video incorporates a variety of micro-photographic images to demonstrate the range of
the microscope. Step-by-step techniques of using and maintaining a microscope and
specimen slides.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.Scientific Method 3.General
Microscope and Its Incredible World, The
I-J, 21, CS, SVE, 2000
Realize the range of the microscope. Viewers are shown step-by-step techniques for
using and maintaining a microscope and specimen slides as well as methods for preparing
several commonly used specimens. Learn about the microscope's history and its
importance to research.
1.General 2.Scientific Method
Microwave cooking and safety
640, J-S, 30, C, Franklin Clay, 1989
Demonstrates using a microwave oven for cooking proteins, vegetables, pastas,
beverages, and baked goods as well as using it for reheating and defrosting. Pt. 1 (14
min.) shows how it works and why it is safe. Pt. 2 (16 min.) gives basic cooking
information with lots of examples.
Middle ages: Rise of feudalism
940, I-S, 20, CS, EBEC, 1966
Covering the period from the 4th Century Roman Empire to the time of the Crusades, this
film considers the origins of the feudal system and looks at the nature of feudal society.
Middle ages: A wanderer's guide to life and letters
940, J-A, 27, C, LCOA, 1971
Takes viewers on a journey into the life and literature of the middle ages. Part of the
morality play "Everyman" is performed; romance is presented through quotations from
Dante's "Love Sonnets"; and a woman's lot is depicted in the earthy prologue to "The
Wife of Bath" from Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales".
Mideast: Land And People
956, I-A, 20, CS, BFA, 1977
The Mideast, located at the juncture of Asia, Africa and Europe, is a region of many
contrasts. Landscapes vary from parched deserts to subtropical farming regions. Explores
the lands, peoples, and lifestyles showing both traditions and change.
1.Middle East
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
973.3, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1989
Tells what happened on that exciting night of April 18,1775, when Paul Revere's ride
marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
Midnight ride of Paul Revere (2nd ed.)
973.3, I-S, 10, CS, Coronet, 1989
Adapted from the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this animated video gives
viewers a sense of the historical circumstances of this crucial event in American history.
1.Colonial period 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.Northeastern States
Life in a Midwestern Small Town 1910
973.9, IJ, 18, C, Aims, 1976
A woman recalls her childhood in a typical midwestern small town in the period just
before World War I. It was a comfortable, peaceful life, with many of the old, simple
ways of the 19th century, but with new inventions that made life easier.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Had You Lived Then
Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel
800, P, 25, CS, Upbeat, 1990
Mike Mulligan was sure that his steam shovel, Mary Anne, could dig more in one day
than 100 men could dig in a week! Then one terrible day, Mike and Mary Anne lost their
job. Desperate for work, Mike offered to dig the cellar for Popperville's new town hall for
free--unless he and Mary Anne could do the job in one day.
1.General
Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel
Uses the pictures and text of Virginia Lee Burton's story of the steam shovel that defied
obsolescence by becoming the furnace in the Popperville Town Hall.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
800, P-I, 11, CS, Weston, 1958
Film using the pictures and text of Virginia Lee Burton's story of the steam shovel that
defied obsolescence by becoming the furnace in the Popperville Town Hall.
1.General
Burt Dow: Deep-water man
800, P, 30, CS, E.C.Films, 1989
Includes: Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel; Moon Man; Burt Dow: Deep-Water
Man.
1.General
Milk Makers
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1986
From the book by Gail Gibbons, we learn how this delicious treat travels from a dairy
cow to the neighborhood supermarket. LeVar visits California's dairy country and gets a
lesson on how to milk a cow by hand and an introduction to the modern way of milking
and feeding 600 cows.
1.General 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter 4.READING RAINBOW
Millions of Cats
800, P, 10, CS, Weston, 1958
Based on the book "Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag.
1.General
Millions of cats
Based on the book "Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag.
Millions of cats & Blumpoe the Grumpoe meets Arnold the Cat (Shelley
Duvall)
800, K-P, 25, CS, Media Basics, 1992
Wanda Ga'g's animated Millions of Cats is narrated by James Earl Jones. Jean Davies
Okimoto's animated Blumpoe the Grumpoe Meets Arnold the Cat is narrated by John
Candy.
1.General
Miracle worker, The
921, IJ, 98, C, Xerox, 1979
The incredible but true drama of the journey of Helen Keller out of the darkness (she was
blind, deaf and mute) into the light of understanding. It is also the story of a remarkable
young woman, Annie Sullivan, the teacher who initiated Helen's dramatic breakthrough.
Stars Patty Duke Astin as Annie and Melissa Gilbert as Helen.
1.General 2.Others 3.General
Miraculous Canals of Venice
Venice's intricate canal system was built to support transportation and commerce! A&E
explains the fascinating story.
1.Transportation 2.Europe
Miss Nelson is Back
P-I, 30, C, ITV, 1984
The kids in Room 207 decide to act up while their teacher, Miss Nelson, is away until
they discover that her substitute will be the horrible Miss Viola Swamp.
Miss Nelson is missing
Tells what happens when Miss Nelson, an excellent but ignored teacher, decides to
disappear for a day, leaving her class to cope with the poisonous personality of Miss
Swamp, the odious substitute. Based on book by Harry Allard.
1.General 2.Values clarification 3.General
Mission Indians
979.4, I-A, 8, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
Discusses the impact of the Spanish arrival on the Native American's way of life and
cultural heritage, as well as their important contribution to the survival of the missions.
Mission life (Rev. ed.)
979.4, I-J, 20, CS, Barr, 1966
A Spanish padre records the progress of his mission in the year 1776, describing adobe
brick making, candle pouring, wheat and corn harvesting, and food preparation.
Contributes to an appreciation of our Spanish cultural heritage.
Mission San Diego De Alcala
979.4, I-A, 7, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
Father Junipero Serra founded the first of his nine missions here in 1769. Highlights of
this tour include a visit to the Casa del Padre Serra, which illustrates the simple and
sparse lifestyle of the padres who lived here.
1.California 2.California 3.California Missions
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
979.4, I-A, 7, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
Nine miles east of the booming city of Los Angeles lies the fourth of California's 21
missions. Mission San Gabriel Archangel offers an important look at why missions
became the center of Spanish culture in the state.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
979.4, I-A, 10, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
Discovers why this is the most-visited mission in California - by both people and birds.
Highlights include a visit to Father Serra's chapel which is the oldest building in the state,
as well as the great stone church. The swallows who return every year on March 19th are
also given a close-up look.
Mission Santa Barbara
979.4, I-A, 8, CS, Chip Taylor, 1989
The magnificant architecture of Mission Santa Barbara has earned it the title as the
"Queen of the Missions." It is also distinguishable as the 10th mission to be established,
and the first founded by Father Serra's successor, Father Fermin Lausen.
Missions of Southwest
979.4, P-A, 15, CS, Barr, 1967
Shows the missions as they appear today. Interprets them in terms of their characteristic
features, role in history, and influence in the present day Southwest. Contributes to an
understanding of our Spanish cultural heritage.
Mississippi: Ol' man river and the 20th century
973.8, I-J, 83, C, Kaw Valley, 1983
Focuses on the greatness of the river and its immense drainage basin and on the multitude
of changes that have occurred during the 20th century - bridges and ferries, locks and
dams, diesel towboats, flood control, and the Mardi Gras.
1.Midwest and Great Plains
Mississippi: Prize and pawn of empires (B.C. to 1812)
973.1, I-S, 22, CS, Kaw, 1981
Covers the varied history of the Mississippi River up through the War of 1812. Includes
moundbuilders, Indian tribes, La Salle, De Soto, French explorers and voyageurs, French
and Indian War, American settlers, Napoleon, Jefferson, and the Louisiana Purchase.
1.Midwest and Great Plains 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Early 1800's 4.Indians (Native Americans)
Mississippi Steam Boats
973.6, I-S, 26, CS, ClearVue,
Chronicles the history of steamboats and examines the impact they had on cities along the
Mississippi River. Profiles the inventor-Robert Fulton and discusses the major types of
steamboats.
1.Transportation 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Others 4.General 5.Inventions
Mississippi: Steamboat a-comin'
973.6, I-J, 21, C, Kaw Valley, 1981
Photography, music, and narration tell how steamboats revolutionized the entire middle
section of the United States and became their door to the rest of the world.
1.Transportation 2.Civil War 3.Frontier and westward expansion
Misty of Chincoteague
800, P-I, 28, C, Random, 1988
Paul and Maureen, who live on Chincoteague Island, yearn to buy the beautiful and
elusive mare, Phantom, and her foal, Misty, both wild ponies that graze on nearby
Assateague Island. Newberry Award winning book.
Misunderstood monsters
800, PIJ, 44, C, Churchill, 1981
Three animated stories about misunderstood monsters: "Creole" by Stephen Cosgrove;
"The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Grahame; and "Beauty and the Beast" retold by
Marianna Mayer.
1.General
Mixtures and Solutions
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
Examine the two classes of matter, mixtures and solutions. This video is vocabulary-rich
and uses key terminology such as mixture, heterogeneous/homogeneous mixture, colloid,
suspension, and many more.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Chemistry 3.Energy and Matter
Mixtures: Together but separate
Explains the difference between mixtures and compounds; defines concepts such as
solvent, solute, electrolyte, etc. using graphics and 3-D animation.
Mojo and the Russians
By Walter Dean Myers - Dean and Kitty were having a bicycle race. Dean whizzed
around the corner going so fast he couldn't stop, when Drusilla, the Mojo Lady, walked in
front of him. Each Storybound program consists of a brief introduction followed by a
dramatic reading of a portion of the story.
Mole as a painter
Describes how a mole's friends help him frighten away their common enemy, the fox, by
dramatizing themselves in colorful paints left by a painter.
1.Color 2.General
Mole in the zoo
This time Mole goes where angels fear to tread. He seeks to aid an ailing lion by pulling
his throbbing tooth.
1.General
Molly's pilgrim
800, P-A, 24, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1986
Based on the sensitive children's book by Barbara Cohen, it is the story of a young
Russian Jewish immigrant girl and how she overcomes the insensitivity of her classmates
and gains acceptance in her new American environment. VC7479 "Make a Wish, Molly"
is sequel.
1.Immigration 2.General 3.Minority Studies 4.General
Monarch butterfly story (Rev. ed.)
590, I, 11, CS, EBEC, 1987
Shows close-up detail of the monarch butterfly's structure during various stages of its life
cycle - egg, larva, chrysalis and adult. Shows a larva hatching and molting several times,
the spinning of a cocoon and emergence of the adult butterfly.
Money: How it all Began
008612 -
330, 3RD, 7, Harcourt Brace, 1999
The main character tells the story of how money came to be. As the tale unfolds, students
get an economics lesson. Video develops an understanding of why and how the cash
system of money developed. Compare & contrast different ways of paying for goods and
services.
1.Credit/Money/Banking
Monkey Business and Other Family Fun
0590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Spin introduces us to some really wild families from Spain, including elephants,
octopuses, ostriches and bullfrogs.
1.Europe, Western 2.Animals - General 3.Really Wild Animals
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Verbs
400, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1971
Learning to read should be a pleasant experience. High-interest visuals of animals and
children are put to work for the beginning reader. Verbs selected from commonly-used
vocabulary lists and primary readers are presented both orally and visually.
1.Grammar 2.General
Monkeys
590, K-I, 5, CS, Phoenix, 1991
Most monkeys have tails and live in the hot parts of the world near the equator, swinging
on tree branches, holding tightly with both hands and feet as they leap and climb.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Zoo 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Monkey's Paw
800, J-A, 19, CS, BFA, 1978
Sometimes, the worst thing that can happen is when we get what we want. In this classic
horror story, a mysterious monkey's paw opens the door to a family's desires. Adapted
from the story of W. W. Jacobs.
1.General
Mono Lake-Ca Gold
Fourth grade teacher can use this video as part of the study on CA's water shortage.
Students focus on these questions: Characteristics of Mono Lake. How is its ecosystem
threatened? What is being done to protect Mono Lake?
1.California's Gold 2.California 3.Earth Science - General 4.Geology 5.Biomes 6.Biology - Ecology
Monster
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Journey through fact and fantasy - deadly spiders, scorpions, and ferocious crocodiles.
Meet terrifying monsters from myth and legend, and discover the real creatures who may
have inspired the creation of these mythical beasts.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Animals - General 3.Eyewitness
Moon, The
530, P-I, 11, CS, Stanton, 1983
The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Its motions account for ocean tides, the
Moon's phases and eclipses. Long ago, meteorites help shape the surface of the Moon.
Today the Moon is essentially a geologically dead object.
1.Astronomy
Moonbeam Princess
800, PI, 18, C, Coronet, 1967
Animation depicts the charming story of a little princess, sent to earth on a moonbeam.
After being raised by a woodcutter and his wife, she is recalled to her original home on
the moon leaving behind a gift of magical flowers for her loved ones.
1.General
Morals, manners and varmints
100, P, 10, CS, Lucerne, 1975
Presents a whimsical tale about manners and rules. The varmints are some very impolite
children. They come in all sizes, shapes and colors and do all sorts of rude things. They
pay no attention to rules and--don't have any friends! When you come right down to it,
it's not much fun being a varmint.
More dinosaurs
560, P-I, 30, C, Guidance, 1986
Journey back millions of years to find those mysterious and incredible giants of the past dinosaurs- and discover how these fascinating creatures lived, what they were really like
and ideas on why they vanished.
Morris goes to school
800, P, 15, CS, Churchill, 1989
Lovable, good-natured Morris can't read or count. He doesn't know what the shop signs
say or how much money to pay for candy. So Morris goes to school where he learns how
to count, spell and even fingerpaint (hoofpaint) during his first day at school.
1.General
Morris's disappearing bag
Morris, the youngest child, is ignored on Christmas morning by his brothers and sisters.
They're not interested in his new bear. And they call him "too silly," "too young," "too
little," to share their toys. But suddenly, Morris discovers a present he has overlooked--a
disappearing bag.
1.General
Mother Goose treasury
800, P, 30, C, Guidance, 1987
Mother Goose and her affable sidekick, Bertram, save Humpty when he has a great
fall...tell the story of the King of Gooseberry Glen, Old King Cole...are astounded by
young Jack, who jumps over bigger and BIGGER candlesticks... and come upon six other
incredible adventures.
1.General 2.General
Motion: Video Quiz
Students learn all the laws of motion and think about relevant examples in this awesome,
informative program. The format first teaches and then tests concepts such as inertia,
mass, and many more.
1.Force and Motion 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Video Quiz
Motion & Balance
Motion is caused by forces and is dependent on whether these forces are balanced or
unbalanced. Look at Newton's Laws of Motion, including the concepts of inertia,
acceleration, velocity and momentum. Explore the idea of net force and how it relates to
motion and balance.
Motion controlled
530, I-S, 15, CS, Jolly Rancher, 1989
The excitement of championship auto racing is the means of bringing the world of
science and safety into focus, giving students an opportunity to visualize Newton's laws
of motion in a very unique setting.
Mountain
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Explores the formation of mountains, and the diverse creatures that inhabit them.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Animals - Insects 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Animals - General 5.Eyewitness
Mountain animals
590, I, 30, CS, Kodak, 1988
Describes the unique features that enable animals such as rams, goats, sheep, yaks,
llamas, gorillas, and bears to survive mountainous terrain.
Mountains and mountain building
550, J-S, 17, CS, Journal, 1981
Volcanic eruptions illustrate one important form of "mountain building." Some other
mountains are caused by a "folding action" in the earth's crust. Shows the part erosion
plays and how these two opposing forces create a cycle of change in the earth's crust.
Also explains the theory of "plate tectonics."
Mouse and the motorcycle
800, P-I, 41, CS, Churchill, 1987
A young boy and a rather careless but well-meaning mouse learn about friendship and
responsibility. Based on the novel by Beverly Cleary.
1.General
Mouse on the Mayflower
800, P-I, 48, CS, Filmic, 1968
Tennessee Ernie Ford sings and narrates this animated story as the colonists cross the
Atlantic, survive the harsh New England winter, befriend the Indians, and finally sit
down to this country's first Thanksgiving dinner.
1.General 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.General 5.Colonial period
Mouse soup
800, P-I, 25, CS, Churchill, 1992
While enjoying a lazy afternoon, poor Mouse gets snatched up by a hungry Weasel who
is determined to make him into soup. Mouse tricks Weasel into thinking that he is
missing the key ingredient--stories. So, to avoid a terrible fate, Mouse weaves one tale
after another--all leading to his escape.
1.General
Moving the mail: Postal employees at work
330, P-I, 18, C, Rainbow, 1994
Postal workers help people keep in touch with people who live in the same or different
communities. Some collect mail, some deliver mail, and others sort mail. They all work
together to make sure our letters and packages arrive at their destinations.
1.Community Life
Mowgli's Brothers
800, P-I, 26, CS, Guidance Assoc., 1977
Kipling's classic tale of a boy rescued and raised by wolves in the jungles of India.
1.General
Mr. Bear's Song
740, I-J, 16, CS, Natl Bd of Canad, 1998
Shows the care that goes into the art and craft of making a book.
1.LANGUAGE ARTS 2.FINE ARTS 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.Music - General 5.Creative Writing
Mrs. Frisby and the rats of Nimh
800, P-J, 29, CS, Brodart, 1986
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH must find a way to get their home out of the path of
the farmer's plow. How Mrs. Frisby solves her dilemma, with the aid of the educated Rats
of NIMH, makes a combination of fantasy and science fiction. Based on the book by
Robert O'Brien.
1.General
Mrs. Katz and Tush
301.45, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #93, 1997
Friendship develops between a young African-American, and a lovely Jewish widow.
Video supports the theme that friendship can bridge differences in age and culture.
1.Multi-Ethic Heritage 2.SOCIAL SCIENCE 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle: The not truthful cure and the radish cure
100, P-J, 57, CS, Upbeat, 1993
Shelly Duvall presents two Mrs. Piggle Wiggle classics with Jean Stapleton in the title
role. In the first, one lie turns into another until Mrs. Piggle Wiggle applies her helping
hand. In the second, a boy hates taking a bath more than anything in the world until Mrs.
P's surprise cure. Based on the books by Betty MacDonald.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
780, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #55, 1997
An African tale about two very different sisters. LaVar learns how to play authentic
African instruments and joins in with the African dance troupe.
1.Music - General 2.Africa 3.Africa 4.Folklore 5.LITERATURE 6.READING RAINBOW
Mufaro's beautiful daughters
800, P-I, 14, CS, Churchill, 1990
Mufaro's daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which is worthy enough to marry
the King in this modernized fable, lush with magnificent African paintings and a rich
musical score.
1.Africa 2.General
Muhammad Ali
Tells the story of charismatic Muhammad Ali, also known as Casius Clay, all-time
heavyweight boxing champion. Closed captioned. Black Americans of achievement
series.
Multicultural tales (collection)
800, I-J, 32, CS, SVE, 1975
In Anansi the Spider, a folk hero of the Ashanti people of Ghana in West Africa helps the
moon to be shared by all. In The Magic Tree, an unloved boy from the Congo in central
Africa is transformed into a happily married man by a tree. When he misses his family,
the man breaks the secret and loses his fortune. In the third tale, Arrow to the Sun, a boy
from the Acoma Pueblo Indians of southwest U.S. finds that his father is the sun and
must prove he is his son.
1.General 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Folklore 4.Minority Studies
Schoolhouse Rock: Multiplication Rock
The Schoolhouse Rock crew teaches important lessons through fun songs, including "My
Hero, Zero", "Figure Eight" and many more!
1.General
Mummies Made in Egypt
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
Students are invited to take an in-depth look at the ancient and fascinating world of
mummies. LeVar Burton visits the Museum of Fine Arts Boston where the art of
conserving Egyptian artifacts is explored. Through the use of CAT scan technology,
viewers also see what a mummy looks like after thousands of years.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Egypt 4.Egypt 5.READING RAINBOW
Mummies Unwrapped
930, P-I, 52, CS, Natl Geo, 1997
Unwrap the secret of mummies and other ancient mysteries. The crew searches for
hidden treasures in the Great Pyramids, ponders the purpose of Stonehenge, and
discovers deserted cities deep in the jungle.
1.Ancient History 2.Egypt
Museum madness - MECC Training Video
100, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1995
The local science and history museum is closed for repairs. Strange things are happening!
Students will need knowledge of science and history, plus logic and creativity, to solve
this mystery. MECC training video (MAC).
1.General 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts 3.Computers/technology
Mutiny on the Bounty
800, J-A, 133, CS, MGM/UA, 1939
Film classic of the ship Bounty, that sailed on a two-year voyage from England to Tahiti
under the command of the sadistic Captain Bligh. When the underfed, overflogged sailors
can no longer take the brutality, Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable) leads a mutiny--an act
Bligh vows to avenge.
1.General
My America: How Our Laws Are Made
P-I, 21, CS, SVE, 2000
Introduces a club of actively involved Florida children who raise funds, petition, and
lobby their governor to protect the manatees.
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 2.Constitution
My Brother Sam is Dead
800, P-J, 26, CS, Media Basics Vio, 1986
A young man from Redding, Ct., defies his Tory father and joins the rebel cause in the
Revolutionary War.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.HISTORY - U.S. 3.General
My mother was never a kid
100, I-J, 30, C, Coronet, 1981
Victoria, age 14, and her mother are continually at odds -- until Victoria is sent back in
time to 1944, where she gets a new perspective by witnessing her mother's own
adolescent years.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.General
My own stories - MECC Training Video
400, I-J, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
The contemporary sequel to Storybook Weaver, this program provides your students with
the tools they need to write and illustrate stories about what matters most to them. MECC
training video (MAC).
1.Creative Writing 2.Writing 3.Computers/technology
My Shadow
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
From the book written by Robert Louis Stevenson examining our fascination with light
and shadows. LeVar demonstrates how light and shadow can be used to tell time, and
gets some fun lessons on the art of creating shadow puppets.
1.General 2.Light and Color 3.Time 4.READING RAINBOW
My side of the mountain
800, I-S, 100, CS, Aims, 1979
The attempt by a young person to gain independence and a feeling of self-worth through
a confrontation with the wilderness. Sam Gribley, the film's hero, exemplifies a strong
American belief that the most satisfying life is found away from cities.
1.General 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Home and Family
Mysteries of mankind
560, IJS, 60, C, KPBS, 1988
Explores the mystery of the origins of the human race, taking viewers back millions of
years and around the world in search of clues.
1.Prehistoric Times
Mysteries of the deep
570, I-S, 24, CS, Disney, 1961
Shows the evolution of life and the underwater struggle for survival. Shows ways various
unusual sea animals eat, move, reproduce and protect themselves. Includes sea anemone,
manta rays, pectin, and various kinds of slugs, sand rays and hermit crabs.
1.Oceanography 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Animals - Marine
Mysteries of the mind
610, IJS, 60, C, Nat. Geog., 1981
Deals with the most powerful force on earth - the human mind. Looks at intriguing
questions about the brain's activity during sleep, the use of hypnosis, and the ability also
to mentally regulate basic bodily functions.
1.Physiology - General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.General
Mysterious Tadpole
E, P-I, 9, CS, Weston Woods, 1977
A birthday gift appears to be a tadpole, but it becomes a enormous pet which needs a
home.
1.Animals - Pet 2.Animals - Amphibians 3.Animal Stories
Mystery of Mesa Verde
970.1, J-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1983
Story of the existence and disappearance of the Anasazi, an ancient North American
civilization that built great stone cities and then suddenly vanished.
Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders
Nova presents the intriguing animal habit of migration. What instinctive drive tells
animals to leave on a journey to find a new home?
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General
Mythology Of Greece And Rome
200, I-S, 16, CS, BFA, 1969
The myths of ancient Greece and Rome were stories about gods and men invented in an
attempt to explain natural phenomena and man's behavior. They often taught a moral
lesson.
1.Mythology 2.Greece 3.Greece
Myths and legends of ancient Greece
200, I-J, 54, C, Troll, 1986
Illustrations bring to life the heroes, gods, and monsters that have captured imaginations
for generations. Five titles each approx. 11 min. each: Jason and the Golden Fleece;
Pegasus, the Winged Horse; Perseus and Medusa; Prometheus and the Gift of Fire;
Theseus and the Minotaur.
1.Greece 2.Mythology
Myths and legends of ancient Greece
200, I-J, 20, C, Rainbow, 1995
Adventures of Ancient Greek literature include animation of "Daedalus and Icarus",
"Pandora's Box", and "Jason and the Golden Fleece".
1.Greece 2.Greece 3.Mythology
Myths and legends of ancient Rome
200, I-J, 20, C, Rainbow, 1996
Ancient Rome's most enduring myths include animation of "Romulus and Remus,"
"Perseus and Medusa," and "Psyche and Cupid." Includes study questions at the end of
each story.
1.Mythology 2.Italy 3.Europe
Myths and moundbuilders
970.1, I-J, 58, CS, PBS, 1981
Follows archaeologists as they track down the truth behind the massive earthworks found
in the heartland of America and believed to have been engineered and built as long ago as
300 B.C. Viewers look over the archaeologists' shoulders as they excavate the mounds
and find pottery, jewelry and other remains revealing a sophisticated, prehistoric culture.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Archeology 3.Indians of North America 4.Indians (Native Americans)
Names, names, names
400, P-I, 10, CS, Lucerne, 1975
Points out to children the importance of names for people, places and things. Shows how
people could not communicate without names.
1.Concept Of Self 2.General
Namu, my best friend
590, I-A, 89, C, Upbeat, 1966
Previously titled "Namu, the Killer Whale". Based on a true story about a marine
biologist studying a killer whale in the Pacific Northwest who comes under attack by the
local fishermen. Scientist befriends and trains the killer whale.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Oceanography 3.General
Nancy Drew and the mystery of Pirate's Cove
800, I-J, 47, CS, Library Video, 1977
In this episode, Nancy and her friends see a beam of light coming from an abandoned
lighthouse. When they call the local sheriff, he thinks they're imagining things because
the light has disappeared.
1.General
Napping house
800, N-P, 5, C, Weston Woods, 1985
Sleepy bodies accumulate on a sagging bed one by one--except --the wakeful flea on a
slumbering mouse on a snoozing cat on a dozing dog on a dreaming child on a snoring
Grandma. All is calm until a fateful itch throws the pyramid into an eruptive reverie.
Based on the book by Audrey Wood.
1.General
NASA...the 25th year
620, J-S, 50, CS, Kodak, 1987
Provides a retrospective of the truly incredible accomplishments of the U. S. space
program in its first quarter century.
1.Astronomy 2.Vietnam Conflict - present 3.Space Science
Native Americans: People of the desert
970.1, I-J, 24, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Focus is on prehistoric times when the Anasazi, or "ancient ones," built stone cities and
cliff dwelling villages in the Southwest. Depicts a day in their life from the viewpoint of
a 12-year-old boy, showing hunting, cooking, making tools, weapons, clothing and
pottery, and their concept of religion. Later inhabitants of this area included the Navajo,
Hopi, Apache, Pima and Zuni.
Native Americans: People of the Northwest
970.1, I-J, 23, CS, Rainbow, 1994
Focus is pre-1600's, when the culture of the Indians revolved around clan associations
and unlimited supply of fish and marine mammal. Depicts the day-to-day life of a typical
Gitksan clan as told through the narrative voice of a 15-year-old girl, showing how they
fished, hunted, cooked, made tools, weapons and clothing, and their concept of religion.
Later inhabitants of this area were the Coast Salish, Tsimshian and Kwakiutl tribes.
Native Americans: People of the Plains
970.1, I-J, 23, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Focus is the early 1800's, when the Lakota-Sioux controlled much of South Dakota,
hunting buffalo with horses that were decendants of those left behind by the Spanish in
the 1500's. Depicts a day in the life of a Sioux family, showing hunting, cooking, making
tools, weapons, and clothing, and their concept of religion. Later inhabitants were the
Blackfeet, Crow, Cheyenne, and Comanche.
Native Americans: People of the forest
970.1, I-J, 25, CS, Rainbow, 1994
Focus is the pre-1600's, before significant European intrusion into the Eastern
Woodlands, where the culture revolved around hunting, fishing, gathering and cooking.
Depicts a day in the life of an Ojibwa tribe as told through the narrative voice of a 13year-old girl. Later the inhabitants of the area included Powhatan, Fox and Seminole.
Nation in crisis
973.3, IJ, 16, Aims, 1967
After the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Colonists sent a petition to King George III, who
denied their requests and declared the Colonies in rebellion. Congress issued the
Declaration of Independence July, 1776, establishing the United States as a nation.
Nations of the world: Japan
915, I-S, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1987
Visit Japan's villages and sprawling cities, clustered on the coastal plains of this
mountainous island nation.
1.Japan 2.Asia
Native America: Removal
I-J, 14, CS, AGC, 2000
This program gives students a look at an often-overlooked chapter in American history. It
details the Removal Act of 1830, the Trail of Tears, the 1855 Council in the Northwest,
the differences in land use concepts, and how Native Americans responded to U.S.
government policy.
1.Indians of North America 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Indians (Native Americans)
Native American Folktales
Animated versions of four Native American folktales are presented. Contents: Turkey
Girl (Pueblo) - The Boy Who Loved Bears (Pawnee) - Pelican Girl (Milwok) Storytelling Stone (Seneca).
1.Folklore 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America
Native American Indians of California
A superb view of Native American tradition and myth, including Yokut farming rituals
and much more!
Native American Indians of the Southwest & the Plains
A superb view of Native American tradition and myth, including Navajo crafts and much
more!
Native American Voices
Viewers will see great diversity that exists among Native American cultures. Sandy
Corley, an Native American artist uses a song she wrote and recorded to teach that Native
Americans today, like their ancesters, cannot be categorized.
Natural disasters
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Explores the forces that shape our planet and affect our lives, from hurricanes to
volcanoes. Rare footage reveals the Earth at its most violent, from the lashing fury of a
twister to the awesome progress of an avalanche.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Meteorology 3.Eyewitness
Natural diversity of Dobe Point
570, I-S, 10, CS, Karnik, 1993
Takes a look at the abundance of life that exists on one small parcel of land in Encinitas,
Calif. This program lets the viewer experience the natural sites and sounds of this special
location without narration.
Natural heritage of Encinitas
570, I-S, 15, CS, Karnik, 1992
Encinitas was named Los Encinitos (The Little Oaks) by early settlers describing the rare
coastal scrub oaks to be found in that area. A botanist discusses the other rare and
sensitive plant communities and how they were used by native peoples.
1.California 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Biology - Plants 4.Animals - Birds
Natural Wonders-Ca Gold
Includes: World's tallest tree, in Redwood National Park; Poppy Reserve, at the 1,700
acre Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, in Lancaster; Morro Rock, located in
Morro Bay, now home to the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal in the world.
Nature of things - the elephant
590, P-I, 8, CS, Disney, 1956
Jiminy Cricket explains the evolution of the elephant - from the ancient mammoth of the
Ice Age to the familiar mammal of today - and shows how this creature serves man.
Nature's half acre
550, P-A, 33, CS, Disney, 1955
Follows the never-ending cycle of life through the four seasons of the year, concentrating
on birds, plants, and insects. Portrays nature's plan of providing and caring for all.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Animals - Insects 3.Seasons 4.Animals - Birds
Nature's half acre
550, P-A, 33, CS, Disney, 1955
Follows the never-ending cycle of life through the four seasons of the year, concentrating
on birds, plants, and insects. Portrays nature's plan of providing and caring for all.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Animals - Insects 3.Seasons 4.Animals - Birds 5.Bilingual Education
Nature's strangest creatures
590, P-I, 16, C, Disney, 1963
A camera study of some of the world's rarest wildlife, including the duckbilled platypus,
flying fox, frilled lizard, spiny anteater and others, in their native habitats in the wilds of
Australia and Tasmania.
1.Australia/New Zealand 2.Animals - General
Navajo Indian
970.1, P-I, 10, CS, Coronet, 1975
Pictures the Navajos adjusting to the changes gradually coming to their homeland and
shows their life-styles as herdsmen, skilled weavers and creative silversmiths.
Navajo Moon
970.1, I-J, 24, CS, FFTH, 1988
Gives students an inside look at the lives of three Navajo children, the different lives they
lead and the common thoughts they share.
1.Indians (Native Americans) 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Indians of North America
Nazis strike
940, J-A, 41, CS, NAVC, 1943
Pictures the actual start of the war - the blitzkrieg on Poland. Uses actual footage to show
the pattern of the Nazis attack, from propaganda to Panzer attack. b/w
1.World War II-1959 2.Europe 3.Europe, Western 4.Germany
Necklace, The
800, J-S, 19, CS, EBEC, 1980
A contemporary setting showcases Guy de Maupassant's classic short story of bitter
irony--the story of a woman who ruins her life forever when she loses a borrowed
diamond necklace.
1.General
Neighborhood and Community (My America Series)
K-4, 22, Sunburst, 1994
America is a country of diverse neighborhoods. This video opens with a montage of
children living in these neighborhoods - cities, towns and rural areas across the United
States. Stories of how people work together.
1.Community Life 2.SOCIAL SCIENCE
Neighborhoods are different (2nd ed.)
300, P, 12, CS, EBEC, 1987
Narrators from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds give us special tours
of their different neighborhoods. Maria leads us through the crowded streets, stores, and
playgrounds of her inner-city neighborhood. We also meet Keith, a child from the
suburbs, and Steve and Tanya, who live on a farm in the country.
1.Community Life 2.Farm life
Nervous system
610, I-S, 17, CS, EBEC, 1981
Visualizes and explains how the nervous system controls and integrates all body activities
by sensing changes, interpreting them, and reacting to them. Also describes how alcohol
and drugs affect the system.
Nervous System, The (2nd Ed.)
I-J, 14, Coronet,
This program explores the nervous system - a biochemical communications network
consisting of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Animated sequences trace the structure of
neurons, the nerves that they form and the kinds of pathways that they take through the
human body. Many other animated features and discussions.
Never say can't until you try
100, I-J, 10, CS, Xerox, 1975
Explains the universality of trying, failing and finally succeeding. Emphasizes the
importance of making a start and of asking for help when needed.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Values clarification
New Food Pyramid
610, K-I, 20, CS, Natl Geo, 1998
A young viewer learns how to use the "new food pyramid" as a guide to building a
healthy diet.
News travels fast: All about T.V. newscasting
330, I-J, 18, C, Rainbow, 1987
See the behind-the-scenes team involved in the production of a news presentation.
Examine the efforts of the producer, assistant producer, assignment editor, videotape
editor, and director; screen the news for interest and accuracy; see the sources of the news
from interviews, newspapers, and global satellites.
1.Communications 2.General
Newton: A Tale of Two Isaacs
921, I-J, 51, Nest, 1998
Like a comet blazing across the night sky, Isaac Newton's theories on celestial movement
and gravity scorched the stuffy intellects at the Royal Academy in 1683. Newton and his
young scribe, Humphrey, are caught up in the rollicking race to change how the universe
is perceived.
1.Scientists 2.Astronomy 3.Gravity 4.Inventions
Night Of The Squid
Jacques Cousteau traces the life cycle of the squid from its wanderings in the deep to
mating and spawning.
Nightmare
940, I-S, 24, CS, Multimedia, 1980
The suspenseful story of two Jewish children's excape from the Nazi-occupied Warsaw
ghetto to a bright life in America. This is an emotional study of human decency,
determination, initiative and intellect.
1.Europe 2.World War II-1959 3.Minority Studies 4.General
Nile: Profile of a River
930, I-S, 22, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1987
Shows the importance of the Nile and all rivers. How the Nile contributed to the Egyptian
and African cultures and how modern changes have affected todays cultures. Film opens
with history of the cultures that thrived along the Nile.
1.GEOGRAPHY - WORLD (RELATED) 2.Egypt 3.Middle East
Nitrogen Cycle
540, I-J, 16, CS, ClearVue, 1994
Students will learn that although nitrogen is essential to life, too much of it can cause
serious enviromental problems.
1.Chemistry 2.Physical Change 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
No fair!
100, K-P, 12, CS, Sunburst, 1995
Gives classroom situations where one student feels another student is not being fair.
Shows that the way to make things fair to everyone is to respect the rights of others while
standing up for your own rights.
No more teasing!
100, P-I, 14, CS, Sunburst, 1994
Presents effective strategies kids can use to protect themselves against teasing or
bullying. With the help of peer hosts who introduce common teasing situations and offer
solutions, shows how students can change their own behavior to lesson teasing or
bullying's impact.
Nobody's Home
330, I-A, 20, CS, Altschul, 1990
Anthony, who is neglected by a mother he loves, is protective of his younger brother and
wants to keep his family together. Because the problem of neglect is not easily resolved,
this program offers understanding and direction to victims of neglect.
1.Home and Family 2.Social Problems 3.GUIDANCE
Norman, the doorman
800, P, 15, C, Weston Woods, 1971
Norman's job is to stand guard at the mouse hole entrance to the Museum of Art, but his
ambition is to be an artist. Then one of his sculptures wins an award in the Museum's art
show, and Norman finds himself a celebrity.
1.General
North of the Yukon
917.3, IJ, 103, C, Southerby, 1983
Full length motion picture of a true-life Arctic odyssey. Thrilling scenes of Eskimo life,
Malamute sled teams, whale hunts and more. Primitive men boldly challenge the horror
of the Arctic White Death.
1.Alaska
North to Freedom: American Scrapbook #11
008540 973.7, J, 15, GPN, 1976
Scenes show the routes of the Underground Railroad that were followed by a runaway
slave. Program focuses on the Rev. John Rankin's home which was one of the most active
stations on the Railroad. Since the Underground Railroad was a secret and not always
popular, it is difficult to locate bonafide stations. Places shown are authentic and were
actually used by escaping slaves.
1.Early 1800's 2.Black History 3.General 4.Southern States 5.American Scrapbook
North Wind and the Sun
Animated story of a contest between the North Wind and the Sun. Teaches the lesson that
you can sometimes do more by being gentle than you can by using force.
Not so fast Songololo
398.2, P, 10, CS, Weston Woods, 1985
Young South African boy spends a day shopping in the city with his grandmothers.
Differences in their ages and capabilities.
1.Africa 2.LITERATURE 3.Home and Family
Nuclear Energy
Viewers will discover that huge amounts of energy can be released when the forces that
hold the nucleus of an atom together are disturbed. That can happen through fission, the
splitting of an atom's nucleus, or fusion, the combining of protons and neutrons from two
different atoms. Students learn how the research of Lise Meitner and Marie Curie led to a
greater understanding of the atom. Although nuclear energy is a clean, almost
inexhaustible energy resource, there are safety issues that must be addressed.
Nutcracker (Animated)
800, P-J, 26, C, Barr, 1979
On Christmas Eve, after a day of festivities, a young girl dreams a remarkable dream of
dancing snowflakes, a giant Christmas tree, and a dashing toy soldier that comes to life
and protects her from the wicked Mouse King.
1.General 2.General
Nutcracker (Ballet)
780, P-J, 78, CS, MGM, 1986
On Christmas Eve, after a day of festivities, a young girl dreams a remarkable dream of
dancing snowflakes, a giant Christmas tree, and a dashing toy soldier that comes to life
and protects her from the wicked Mouse King.
1.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV 2.Music - General 3.General
Nutrition: Fueling the human machine
610, J-A, 17, CS, BFA, 1978
Demonstrates how nutrition affects the condition of the human body. Emphasizes the
importance of nutritional balance and variety and the need for exercise, and points out the
possible dangers of food additives and sugar.
Nutrition Test - Health Quiz #24
Everyone has to eat. The trick is to eat foods that are low in fat and good for you. This
video explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy eating in an exciting,
interactive format and provides essential enrichment. Students will get slim and energized
when they master the basics of nutrition.
1.Personal Health 2.Foods and Nutrition
Nutrition: The Pyramid Way
610, I-A, 19, CS, Higgins, 1993
Explains the Food Guide Pyramid which shows how to make the best food choices. It
focuses on maintaining a diet low in fat and getting the necessary servings from each
food group to be healthy.
Observing, Recording, Mapping & Graphing
500, I-J, 16, CS, Altschul, 1987
Become involved in observing nature, noting what they've seen, and making inferences
about the habits or nature of their subject - plant or animal.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Biology - Plants 3.Animals - General
Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
800, J-A, 29, CS, Zenger, 1962
Based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce. A man is about to be hung, accused of
sabotage during the Civil War. Manipulating the flow of time, the film tells the story of
his final moments on the gallows. Winner of an Academy Award and the Grand Prix at
the Cannes Film Festival.
Ocean
400, J-S, 10, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1969
A poetic expression of the sea in all its moods--boundless, endless and even sublime. The
poetry of John Keats and Lord Bryon is read to speak for man's deepest feelings toward
the ocean.
1.Poets and Poetry 2.Oceanography
Ocean
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Visit the alien world of the deep, encompassing 99% of the living space on the planet.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Biology - Plants 3.Eyewitness
Ocean: A first film
All of the world's land is surrounded by water. This water is the home of most of the
world's life. Because it affects weather and climate and is a source of food, the ocean
greatly influences all living things, including man.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Biology - General 3.Oceanography 4.Earth Science - General
Oceans: Charting the Vastness
550, J, 24, CS, Film Ideans, In., 1996
Explains the geology of the ocean floor, ocean currents, tides. Outlines the diversity of
marine life in coral reefs, kelp forests, estuaries and open sea. Program also looks at oil,
gas, and other minerals found below the oceans.
1.Oceanography 2.Earth Science - General 3.Geology 4.Animals - Marine 5.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Oceans: Earth's Last Frontier
This video includes information on the diversity of life in the ocean, the ocean floor, the
currents, the tides, and more.
Octopuff in Kumquat
612.6, P-I, 9, CS, Amer. Lung Assn., 1975
Presents an anti-smoking message in the form of a cartoon adventure story.
Odell down under - MECC Training Video
570, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1995
Students become sea creatures and then interact with 81 other sea creatures that inhabit
Australia's Great Barrier Reef to learn about food webs and animals' predators and prey,
special physical abilities, and social behavior. MECC training video (MAC).
1.Australia/New Zealand 2.Pacific Islands 3.Animals - Marine 4.Oceanography 5.Biology - Ecology
Odyssey: Maya lords of the jungle
917.2, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1988
Travels to the jungles of Central America and the remains of the Mayan civilization that
thrived for thousands of years.
1.Ancient History 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.Mexico 4.Archeology
Odyssey: The Incas
918, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1988
In just 100 years, the Incas created an empire that stretched over some of the world's
highest mountains, had unified several cultures spread over 350,000 square miles,
amazingly all without the benefit of written communication or the wheel.
1.Ancient History 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.South America 4.Archeology
Of mice and men
800, J-A, 150, CS, Perma-Bound, 1985
Lenny and George are two itinerant ranch hands on the run. Lenny is a strong but
pathetically retarded child-man who has accidentally killed a woman; George is his
lifelong friend, devoted to protecting Lenny from his innocent but calamitous mistakes.
1.General
Oh, Kojo! How could you!
In this Ashanti folktale, Amadoma is granted her wish for a son and Kojo is born. When
he has several run ins with the trickster Ananse, his mother exclaims, "Oh Kojo, How
could you!" Finally, with the help of his cat, Kojo gets the better of Ananse, while his
dog has been no help at all. That is why in Ashantiland, the dog must sleep outdoors,
while the cat sleeps inside.
1.General 2.Africa 3.Folklore 4.Bilingual Education
Old Glory
008483 929.9, I-J, 11, Inst Med/Rainbow, 1994
This film tells of the history of the US flag, the way it changes with the addition of each
state, the Pledge of Allegiance, Flag Day, the use of the flag as a distress signal, and
more.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.General
Old Salem, N. Carolina
917.3, I=J, 30, C, Demco/VideoTour, 1990
Historic Old Salem shows history standing still for more than 200 years. Located in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the community's curious facts, stories, sights, and the
early "simpler" Moravian way of life stand firm to its traditions and cultural values.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.Colonial period 3.Middle Atlantic States
Old Yeller
800, PIJSA, 84, C, Disney, 1957
Heartwarming story of love and devotion begins when a big yellow dog strays onto a
Texas homestead. The pioneering family finds that their lives are profoundly affected by
this new and loyal friend. Full length version.
Olympics: The eternal torch
790, J-A, 27, CS, Aims, 1973
Traces the history of modern Olympic Games with footage dating back to their revival in
1896. Discusses the ideals of sportsmanship in the quadrennial Games.
1.General 2.Sports
On location: Island of secret memories - The immigration station in San
Francisco Bay
979.4, I-J, 15, CS, San Diego County, 1990
Joe, a Chinese-American schoolboy, comes face to face with the spirit of his deceased
grandpa when he visits the empty immigration barracks on Angel Island in San Francisco
Bay. Guided by the spirit of his grandfather, he sees what life was like for Chinese
immigrants waiting to learn if they would be admitted to America.
1.California 2.California 3.Mexican-Americans 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.Documents/buildings/artifacts
On location: Portraits in gold - The California gold rush
Jed and his mother take a trip to visit a restored Gold Rush town. While posing for a
family photograph, they are transported to Coloma, California in 1848. Once in the past,
the audience observes the discovery of gold. Jed, and his family join the rush of gold
seekers to San Francisco and then to a mining camp where they learn first hand the hard
lessons of mining life; back-breaking work, high prices, lawlessness, and cultural
conflict.
On location: California Recuerdo - The Mexican era in San Diego's Old
Town
A young Mexican-American girl, Vicky, who knows very little about her heritage, arrives
in San Diego to spend her vacation with her godfather (padrino.) He takes her to Old
Town where her imagination is triggered by a visit to an impressive casa that contains a
world of artifacts including a recuerdo (memoir) of Maria Victoria, a woman whose life
spans the Mexican period.
On location: Sketches from the Capitol - The State Capitol at Sacramento
Alice and her class tour the capitol in Sacramento. Captivated by the symbols on the
Great Seal of California, she tries her own hand at drawing them. On the tour, Alice falls
behind the class and magically encounters her heroine, the goddess Minerva.
On the nose
610, P-I, 13, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
An animation sequence shows how odor molecules released into the air we breathe enter
the nose and are picked up by smell receptors that carry the information to our brain.
Smells may warn us of danger, help us select food. and remind us of pleasant
experiences.
On the trail of tragedy: Excavation of the Donner Party Site
560, I-A, 60, CS, NAVC, 1994
Follows Univ. of Calif.-Davis archeology students as they search for the site of the
Donner Party camp.
1.California 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Archeology
Once There Was a Tree
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
Based on the book by Natalia Romanova weaving together the important relationship
among all living things with our dependence on trees for food, shelter, and the air we
breathe. LeVar explores the life cycle of trees in the forest and their importance to
humans, animals, and the planet.
1.General 2.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter 3.Biology - Plants 4.Air and The Atmosphere 5.Animals
- General 6.READING RAINBOW
One Big Ocean
550, P-I, 12, CS, Journal, 1970
Gives young children a first understanding of the most basic concepts about the ocean,
and answers the questions they most commonly ask: Why is the ocean salty? How big is
the ocean? What causes the waves? What creatures live in the ocean?
1.Earth Science - General 2.Oceanography
One day at Teton Marsh
590, P-I, 47, C, Disney, 1966
Describes the wildlife in a Wyoming swamp where animals and birds live out their daily
dramas.
1.National Parks 2.Rocky Mountain States 3.Animals - General
One world, many worlds: Hispanic diversity in the U.S.
301.45, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1993
Focuses first on historical background to understand how and why Hispanics came to
America. Then shows the location of Hispanic communities today, their struggle with
discrimination, and their contribution to American culture. Clear reminder that we all are
children of people who immigrated in one fashion or another.
1.Community Life 2.Minority Studies
Order of Operations #2 (Power of Algebra Series)
008586 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Students take a field trip to GMC truck plant to discover how algebra plays an integral
part in the assembly of pickups. Rules for the order of operations for multiplication &
division are reviewed - also the order of operations within grouping symbols.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 3.General 4.Power of Algebra Series
Oregon Trail
973.6, J-S, 26, CS, ClearVue, 1998
Tells the story of the many hardships Oregon Trail travelers endured with the use of an
array of location archival, recreational footage, and expert interviews.
1.General 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.General 4.Transportation
Oregon Trail: Across the Plains
I-J, 28, CS, FFH-Films Humani, 1993
Follows the first leg of the journey along the Trail, from Independence, Missouri to Fort
Laramie, in what is now Wyoming. Covers the problems in the wilderness, and
encounters with Native Americans.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.General 5.Religion General 6.Rocky Mountain States
Oregon Trail: Beginnings
I-J, 29, CS, FFH-Films Humani, 1993
Historical prospective of the Oregon Trail, relating the events that led up to it and
explaining its role in American History. Topics include Lewis and Clark and the
Astorians; the first emigrants and the great Immigration.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Immigration
Oregon Trail: Through the Rockies
973.5, I-J, 28, Films for Humani, 1993
This program follows the journey from Fort Laramie to Fort Hall, in modern-day Idaho,
explaining the problems of trail overcrowding and the dangers of disease (particularly
cholera), showing cutoffs and alternate routes, and detailing the great trek of the Morman
pioneers. The journey is finished in this program as it reaches Willamette Valley, Oregon.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.HISTORY - U.S. 3.General
Origami: The art of paper folding
740, K-A, 65, CS, Upbeat, 1988
"Volume 1: Beginning to Intermediate" reveals the secrets of this ancient art form.
Includes the history of origami, the making of origami paper, and step-by-step, easy to
follow instructions for dozens of designs and projects.
1.Japan 2.Arts and Crafts
Other way to listen
800, P-I, 16, CS, Cheshire, 1988
A young boy explores the desert and learns the wisdom of listening to the world around
him.
1.General 2.Indians of North America
Our changing earth
550, I-J, 24, CS, Rainbow, 1991
Covers the formation of the earth and the constant changes that have occurred, including
continent movements, mountain and hill formations, and the carving that rivers and
glaciers can do to rock. Live footage, graphics, animation and experiments show the
forces of change including erosion, weathering, and plate tectonics.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Physical Change
Our constitution: The document that gave birth to a nation
350, I-J, 26, C, Rainbow, 1988
Examines the historical significance of the Constitution, its structure and function and its
present day meaning and importance, while utilizing the backdrop of the "We the People
200" celebration in Philadelphia 1987.
Our Constitution: The Document That Gave Birth to a Nation
I-J, 25, CS, SVE, 1998
Students will learn the historical significance of the Constitution, its structure and
function, and its present-day importance. Meet those who participated in the creation of
the Constitution, modern congressional leaders, actor James Earl Jones, and former Chief
Justice Warren Burger.
1.Constitution
Our federal government: The legislative branch
350, J, 28, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Describes the origins of Congress in the Constitution and the changing powers and
influence it has had on American history. Gives students an appreciation of the
importance of Congress to their own lives. Extensive use of archival prints, film, and
video footage are used to add to the realism and specifics.
1.Constitution
Our federal government: The presidency
350, J, 23, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Describes the powers and responsibilities of the presidency and how the Constitution
balanced those powers with those of Congress and the Supreme Court. Extensive use of
archival prints, film, and video are used to add realism and specifics.
1.Constitution
Our federal government: The supreme court
350, J, 26, CS, Rainbow, 1993
Describes the Supreme Court's origins in the Constitution, its first years when it had little
power and how it often reflected the values of its day (property rights over human rights),
but it also shows how the Court at other times has been a leader in protecting the rights of
all Americans.
1.Constitution
Our flexible frame: Skeletal and muscular systems
610, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1989
Explains using graphics how support and shape are provided by the skeletal system.
Examines other functions--protecting internal organs, producing blood cells and
providing places of attachment for muscles. Stresses the different kinds and functions of
the muscles and how muscles and bones work together for all body movement.
Our immune system
610, J-S, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1988
Examines the anatomy and physiology of the immune system to see how it recognizes
and combats invaders. Emphasizes the role of antibodies, but also gives thought to
immunological memory and vaccination. Find out about the challenges posed by allergies
and AIDS.
1.Human body 2.Personal Health 3.Physiology - General
Our Mr. Sun, I & II
520, IJ, 60, C, Southerby, 1956
Describes the sun and its effect upon life on earth. Shows the sun in eclipse with its
corona, sun spots and explosions of the sun's face. Discusses attempts to use the sun's
energy to perform work now done by wood, coal, gas and oil.
Our Mr. Sun, Part I
520, IJ, 30, C, Southerby, 1956
Describes the sun and its effect upon life on earth. Shows the sun in eclipse with its
corona, sun spots and explosions of the sun's face. Discusses attempts to use the sun's
energy to perform work now done by wood, coal, gas and oil.
1.Astronomy
Our Mr. Sun, Part II
520, IJ, 30, C, Southerby, 1956
See part I
1.Astronomy
The Golden Door: Our Nation of Immigrants
008333 973, I-J, 26, ClearVue, 1996
From the Pilgrims to the present, a study of different groups, cultures, and the reasons
they immigrated. Struggles and contributions of each.
1.HISTORY - U.S. 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Immigration
Our Solar System
3-5, 21, Sunburst, 1999
Discusses the sun, the moon and the planets in fascinating detail, describes how gravity
works to keep all nine planets in the sun's orbit. Shows how the planets rotate and
revolve, each at a different pace.
1.Astronomy 2.Space Science 3.Real World Science
Out of the Past #3: Artisans and Traders
008373 930, J-H, 60, ClearVue,
Explores the link between economic and cultural evolution.
1.Ancient History 2.HISTORY - WORLD 3.Economics, General
Out of the Past #8: Collapse
930, J-S, 60, CS, Clear Vue, 1993
Profiles the rise and fall of ancient empires as the Sumerians, Romans, and Mayas.
1.Ancient History 2.Prehistoric Times 3.Archeology 4.Earth Science - General 5.Central America 6.Greece
Out of the Past #1: New Worlds
930, J-S, 60, CS, Clear Vue, 1993
An overview of the Age of Discovery. Shows the broad range of cultures discovered 500
years ago, such as empires of the Aztecs and Incas. Maya center of Copan is the base of
this series.
1.Ancient History 2.Mexico 3.South America 4.Central America
Outer planets (2nd Ed.)
530, P-I, 13, CS, Stanton, 1993
Included in this new version are the latest pictures of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
taken by Voyager on its most recent flight.
1.Astronomy
Outer Space, Way Out There!
520, P-J, 49, CS, Disney, 1993
There's no end to what you'll discover in this vastly enormous episode. Get into outer
space and go way out there with the Science Guy, as he travels 9.5 trillion kilometers to
our nearest star, and beyond, at the speed of light.
1.Astronomy 2.Space Science 3.Bill Nye
Outsiders
100, J-S, 91, CS, Media Basics, 1983
On the streets of Tulsa in 1966, teenagers come two ways. If you're a "soc," you've got it
all -- money, cars, a future. But if you're a "greaser," you're an outsider with nothing but
your friends...and a dream that someday, somehow, you'll finally belong.
1.General 2.Home and Family 3.Closed Captioned
Outward bound
790, J-S, 28, CS, Crystal, 1970
Explores the challenges of the Outward Bound Schools and depicts the lives of young
men from all backgrounds as they experience the demands of the outdoor world.
Kayaking, mountain climbing, sailing, backpacking, navigating in dense forest and open
ocean are all captured in poetic yet dynamic sequence.
1.General
Over in the meadow
For generations, children have loved this happy counting song in which flowers and
grasses, animals and insects, mothers and their young provide the setting for a lesson in
numbers and nature. John Langstaff sings the verses which will encourage children to
learn numbers while singing along.
1.General
Owen
300, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #119, 1996
This program brings out the kid in LeVar, who explores positive ways that children can
deal with changes in everyday life and growing up.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.Concept Of Self 3.Home and Family 4.LITERATURE
5.READING RAINBOW
Owl Moon
A father and his young daughter trek through a snowy landscape in search of the Great
Horned Owl in this story told from the perspective of the young girl. The special
closeness of the child to nature and family comes to a magical peak when, at last, the owl
appears.
1.General 2.Animals - Birds
Oxygen Story
540, I-J, 15, CS, ClearVue, 1995
Program establishes the importance of oxygen in our atmosphere and shows how
recycling of oxygen atoms keeps the earth from running out of breathable air. Concise
computer generated graphics.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Air and The Atmosphere 3.Force and Motion
Pablo Neruda
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
For his opinions he was persecuted. For his poetic achievements he is esteemed. His
poetry and speeches showed both his passion for the pleasant and harsh realities of
everyday life, and commitment to political reform in Latin America. Part of the Hispanic
and Latin American series.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Mexican-Americans 3.Poets and Poetry
Pacific coast states
917.3, I-J, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
Travel along the Pacific Coast and visit California, Oregon and Washington. Many early
settlers sought gold, but found other riches instead--the natural beauty of the Sierra
Nevadas and Cascades, power of the Columbia river and vast stands of timber.
1.Northwestern States 2.Western States 3.California
Paddington Bear
800, P-I, 50, CS, Disney, 1988
What would you do if you found a lost and lonely, friendly but friendless bear wearing a
label that read: "Please look after this bear. Thank You."? Why, you would take him
home, of course, and enjoy his charming, mischievous antics!
1.General
Paddington Bear Vol. V
800, P, 57, CS, Filmfair, 1977
Includes: Paddington Recommended; Mr. Gruber's Mystery Tour; Paddington in the Hot
Seat; Paddington in a Hole; Paddington Takes a Snip; Keeping Fit; Paddington Bakes a
Cake; Trouble at Number Thirty-Two; Paddington and the Christmas Shopping;
Paddington Hits the Jackpot; A Sticky Time; A Visit to the Hospital.
1.General
Paddington goes to school
800, P, 28, CS, Brodart, 1983
Disaster strikes the Brown household when Paddington is told he must attend school.
Paddington falls asleep and dreams he is taking part in the school concert, in which he
gives a virtuoso performance--first as a violinist, then as a strongman and finally in a
Paddington version of the can-can.
1.General
Paddington goes to the movies
800, PI, 21, C, Filmfair, 1983
Everyone's favorite bear, Paddington, is about to get a peek at his first movie.
1.General
Paddle to the sea
800, P-I, 28, C, Janus Films, 1967
Tells about the journey a hand-carved toy canoeman from Canada's northern forest makes
downstream to the sea. Adapted from story of same title by Holling C. Holling.
1.General
Pakistan: Mound of the dead
930, I-A, 27, CS, Centron, 1977
Long before the Roman Empire was born, travelers settled in the fertile lands that border
the Indus River. They founded one of the world's earliest (Bronze age) civilizations.
1.Ancient History 2.India and Pakistan 3.Archeology
Panama Canal
917.2, I-J, 11, CS, Coronet, 1979
Traces the history of the Panama Canal from its construction to the l978 treaty. Explains
how the canal operates and its significance to world transportation.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Central America 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Panama Canal
917.2, I-A, 32, CS, Kaw Valley, 1980
On-location photography, old photographs, and movies recount the fascinating history of
the Isthmus and the awesome task of digging a 51-mile canal through the jungled hills
and wild rivers of Panama.
1.Central America 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Pancho Villa
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Follow the life of the most paradoxical figure in Mexican history. He was an agent of
reform who fought oppression of the poor and brought justice to the people during the
Mexican Revolution. At the same time, his army became a force of destruction and
brutality. Part of the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.Mexican-Americans 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Paper
620, I-J, 13, CS, Kaw, 1986
Explores the history of paper (starting with 2000 years ago by both the Chinese and the
Maya Indians), how it is made, and its variety of uses.
1.Asia 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 3.Inventions 4.Communications
Paper Crane
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1987
From the book by Molly Bangs which tells the story of a restaurant owner who receives a
wonderful, magical gift from a stranger. LeVar dons a kimono to explore the ancient art
of origami and to visit a Japanese vegetable carver at work. LeVar also joins Soh Daiko,
a group of Japanese dancers, as they perform the "festival of the drums."
1.General 2.Japan 3.Arts and Crafts 4.Minority Studies 5.Closed Captioned 6.READING RAINBOW
Paper crane
A man owns a restaurant on a busy road. But then a highway is built and almost no one
comes any more. One day a stranger appears; he cannot pay but the man feeds him and
the stranger gives him a crane folded from a napkin. When the man claps the paper crane
becomes a dancing bird. Word spreads, and soon people are flocking to see the crane.
The stranger returns and leaves with the bird, but people still come to hear the story of the
magical crane made from a paper napkin.
Parents, Teachers and Community: Working Together
A, 16, Sunburst, 1995
Schools work best when everyone is actively involved. This video emphasizes how the
ideals of the democracy come alive when children see parents and teachers
communicating, cooperating and building caring communities.
1.Community Life
Patchwork Quilt
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1985
Tells the story of a young girl who learns the secret ingredient in her Grandma's special
quilt of memories. LeVar discovers kids learning to make their own brightly-colored
patchwork quilts at the Boston Children's Museum.
1.Home and School 2.Arts and Crafts 3.General 4.Closed Captioned 5.READING RAINBOW
Patently good idea, A
620, I-S, 26, CS, Nat.Invention, 1990
Shows how the U. S. patent system has protected the rights of inventors for 200 years
while fostering the greatest technological growth in human history. We get advice from
an inventor, a patent lawyer, a businessman, and a patent examiner from the U. S. Patent
and Trademark Office. Each person helps make patents a little clearer.
1.Inventions
Patriotism
100, P-I, 10, CS, Aims, 1972
Illustrates the real meaning of one word...Patriotism. Through the viewing of familiar
daily situations the students will easily identify with the characters on the screen and will
begin to discover their own patriotic roles.
1.Patriotic Symbols
Patterns of Climate
550, J-S, 15, CS, Altschul -AGC-, 1989
Program uses dramatic visuals to explain how latitude, earth rotation, water currents,
altitude, and wind currents affect the climate.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Air and The Atmosphere 3.Earth Science - General
Paul Bunyan
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1985
Incredible feats of one of America's tall tale heroes are retold and illustrated from Steven
Kellogg's book. LeVar joins Smokey the Bear for a trip to Paul's birthplace in Maine and
visits a reforestation area to show how little seeds become big trees and demonstrates the
importance of conservation.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Biology - Plants 4.READING RAINBOW
Paul Bunyan
390, P-J, 17, CS, Disney, 1970
Here's the larger-than-life legend of the great lumberjack and Babe, the blue ox, who
accidentally create Minnesota's l0,000 lakes, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Park!
Paul and Babe become the greatest logging team in the West.
Paul Bunyan: Lumber camp tales
Recounts some of the most famous tall tales of the American folk-hero, Paul Bunyan,
such as the bunkhouse beds stacked 137 feet high, the gigantic flapjack griddle, the
popcorn blizzard and the straightening of the Big Onion River.
Paul Bunyan: Lumber camp tales
390, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1962
Recounts some of the most famous tall tales of the American folk-hero, Paul Bunyan,
such as the bunkhouse beds stacked 137 feet high, the gigantic flapjack griddle, the
popcorn blizzard and the straightening of the Big Onion River.
Paul Gauguin: The savage dream
740, J-A, 45, CS, Ed. Video, 1994
Explores the artist's obsessive search for a "savage" alternative to his own culture, which
drove him to travel to one of the most remote islands in the world and became a critical
aspect of Gauguin's art and life.
Pecos Bill
800, I, 50, CS, Filmic, 1995
Steve Guttenberg stars as Pecos Bill, King of the Cowboys, in Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales
and Legends feature.
1.Others 2.General 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.General 5.Folklore
Penguin world
590, I-A, 45, CS, NAVC, 1992
Witness the spectrum of penguins from four-pound Fairies to ninety-pound Emperors, as
they hunt, mate, brood, rear their young, and scamper away from wily predators.
1.Polar Regions 2.Animals - Birds
People - different but alike
100, P-I, 10, CS, Aims, 1974
People are superficially different - (tall-short; fat-thin; black-white; rich-poor; some wear
glasses, others stutter, etc.) But what's inside a person - that's what counts. Don't prejudge
people merely because they're different from you.
1.Values clarification 2.Concept Of Self 3.Population
People Who Help Us Stay Healthy - 2nd Ed.
A humorous animated series features Zork, a creature from space, who is fascinated by
human beings. He watches things that happen during an examination, and sees how a
doctor uses a stethoscope & other equipment. Along with Zork, viewers meet the other
people who have special jobs in hospitals - many which help us stay healthy.
1.General 2.Human body 3.General
Perception: Art of Seeing
610, J-S, 24, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1997
The camera is the working model for perception in this video. Students learn perception
is an active, creative process. Viewers participate in a series of perception experiments.
Video uses a variety of visual "tricks" and distortions that teach how we construct reality.
1.Human body 2.Senses 3.General
Perfect Harmony: Whiffenpoofs in China
780, I-A, 28, CS, Direct Cinema, 1986
Yale University's renowned Whiffenpoofs sing all over the world and have become
ambassadors of good will for the United States. "Perfect Harmony" documents their tour
of the People's Republic of China.
1.China 2.Music - General
Perfect the pig
800, P, 30, CS, Library Video, 1983
The high-flying adventures of a very special pig--a pig with wings! Kermit the frog tells
about his favorite pig and LeVar Burton goes to Hawaii for a visit to the Honolulu Zoo
Store and a hog farm in rural Oahu.
1.General 2.Animals - Farm 3.Hawaii 4.Farm life 5.Closed Captioned
Periodic Table: Reactions and Relationships
Explains the periodic law and the significance of the rows and columns. Outlines the
physical and chemical qualities of the members of each group of elements.
The Periodic Table
Students will learn about key information on the table, including atomic number and
mass and chemical symbol. The modern table is covered in depth, including a look at the
periods, groups and the various families of elements. Kids are introduced to the concept
of electron shells and how they are involved in the bonding of atoms, and why some
elements are highly reactive while others are very stable.
1.Physical Science in Action 2.Chemistry
Perspective drawing: How to do it
For all students of art and design concerned with perspective representation and with
problems of a three- dimensional nature.
1.Arts and Crafts
Peru: Inca heritage
918, J-A, 17, CS, Aims, 1970
In the 16th century, gold-hungry Spaniards came to the Andes and destroyed the
magnificent Inca culture. Today, amid majestic ruins of the original Inca architecture, this
colorful film explores the contemporary life of the Peruvian Indians.
1.South America 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Peter And The Wolf
780, P-A, 14, CS, Disney, 1964
The composer of "Peter and the Wolf" asked Walt Disney to make an animated film of
his orchestral fairy tale. The film balances three elements; story, music and action.
Characters' voices are symbolized by musical instruments.
1.General 2.Music - General 3.Folklore
Pete's dragon
800, P-I, 128, CS, Disney, 1977
A heartwarming musical with an impossible animated creation named Elliott the Dragon-who croons like Bing Crosby, becomes invisible at will, and flies through the air with
the greatest of ease.
1.General
Petronella
800, P-I, 13, CS, Filmfair, 1979
Tells the story of Petronella's encounter with a dragon-enchanter.
1.General
Pets: A first film
630, P, 14, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1979
As Dan opens his door one morning he finds a beautiful dog that seems to be lost. Dan's
search for the owner leads him to learn about animal shelters, veterinarians' services, and
pet stores.
1.Animals - Pet 2.Animals - General
Petunia
800, P, 10, CS, Weston, 1971
Features Petunia, the silly goose, who goes about giving advice to all the farm animals
with a book under her wing which she can't read. Concludes with naive Petunia learning
a bit of philosophy and the definition of wisdom.
1.General
Phantom tollbooth
Milo is a boy who is always bored. That is until he opens a strange package in his room,
finds what looks like a real tollbooth and passes through the gate on a mysterious and
magical trip to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Rescued from danger by a ticking "watch" dog
named Tock, Milo embarks with his new friend on a mission to end the terrible feud
between numbers and words--by rescuing Rhyme and Reason from the Castle in the Air.
1.General
Philharmonic gets dressed
780, I-J, 25, CS, Coronet, 1988
Story of Nicky, a young violinist, who's about to make his first solo appearance with a
major orchestra.
1.Music - General 2.General
Photosynthesis: Life energy
580, J-A, 22, CS, Nat. Geog., 1983
Scientists show students the basic process of photosynthesis and introduce them to light
and dark reactions. Students learn that photosynthesis supports the food pyramid and
fuels our industrial existence as well. A look at new applications of photosynthesis show
how this process may provide fuel for the future.
Physical geography of North America: Central lowlands
The fertile heartland of North America spreads through central Canada and the U. S.
Discover how geography influences severe weather. Examine the region's flora and
fauna, and follow the course of the Mississippi-Missouri drainage system to its outlet in
the Gulf of Mexico.
1.Midwest and Great Plains 2.General 3.Biomes 4.North America
Physical geography of North America: East
The Atlantic coastal plain and Appalachian highlands form the easternmost region of our
continent. Explore the time- worn Appalachians, which stretch from Newfoundland to
Florida and observe the amazing tides at Canada's Bay of Fundy. Discover the wide
diversity of life in the Chesapeake Bay and Florida Everglades.
1.Biomes 2.North America 3.General 4.Middle Atlantic States
Physical geography of North America: Northlands
Northlands stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific across the northernmost reaches of the
continent. Explore the permanent ice caps of the high Arctic, the frozen tundra, and the
deep forests of the taiga. Observe the interrelationships among climate, plant life and
animal life in this often harsh environment.
1.Biomes 2.North America 3.Canada 4.Polar Regions 5.Alaska 6.General
Physical geography of North America: Pacific edge
Geologically the most active region of N. America, the Pacific coast is marked by
volcanoes and fault lines. Examine the gradual climate change from the Baja Peninsula to
Alaska, and the surprisingly sudden change from west to east. See the wildlife from
whales to bull elks.
1.General 2.California 3.Western States 4.Biomes 5.North America
Physical geography of North America: Rocky mountains
Explore North America's backbone--the Rocky Mountains-- geologically young and still
changing. The Columbia Icefield constantly carves away at the Canadian Rockies.
Wyoming's Grand Tetons are uplifted by the same volcanism that fuels Yellowstone
National Park. Witness the parting of the waters, east and west, along the continental
divide.
1.General 2.Rocky Mountain States 3.Biomes 4.North America
Physical geography of North America: Western dry lands
The rugged intermontane west spreads through much of the western U. S. and Mexico.
Explore the high plateaus, deep gorges, and deserts that characterize the region. Discover
the wildlife, from wild horses and coyotes to sidewinders.
1.General 2.Western States 3.Biomes 4.North America
Picnic
E, P, 13, CS, Weston Woods, 1984
A wordless story about a family of mice out for a picnic. On the way, the smallest mouse
disappears unbeknownst to the rest of the family.
1.Home and Family 2.LITERATURE 3.Animal Stories
Pierre
Pierre, a most indifferent little boy, flaunts an "I don't care" attitude...until an encounter
with a lion helps him change his mind. From the book by Maurice Sendak.
1.General
Pigs' wedding, The
Porker and Curlytail invite all their pig friends to their wedding, but when the guests
arrive, they are all in need of a bath. How the bride and groom help their friends prepare
for the wedding, and how they don't let the rain ruin their fun are sure to elicit cries of
"let's see it again."
1.General
Pilgrim journey
973.2, I-S, 24, C, Multimedia, 1980
This account of the voyage of the Mayflower, as seen through the eyes of a young girl,
brings to life the courageous days of the Pilgrim fathers and the pursuit of a dream.
1.Colonial period
Pilgrims
973.2, P-I, 9, CS, Lucerne, 1981
After Columbus showed the way, many explorers followed. They were followed by the
colonists whose wish was to settle and build a better life for themselves and their
children.
1.Colonial period
Pilgrims at Plymouth
973.2, I, 23, CS, Barr, 1991
Explores the Pilgrims reasons for coming to America, re-creates the life of the Pilgrims at
Plimoth Plantation, explores the life of the Native Americans who lived near Plimoth
Plantation and relates the Pilgrims' settlement in New England to the growth of Colonial
America.
1.Northeastern States 2.Colonial period 3.Indians (Native Americans)
Pilgrims of Plimoth
973.2, P-I, 26, CS, WW, 1993
Describes the many hardships of the long trip across the ocean and the initial difficulties
in America including the life of the menfolk, womenfolk, children and life on the
plantation. Explains the necessary laws and rules to govern the new settlement. From the
book by Marcia Sewell.
1.Northeastern States 2.Colonial period
Pilot Down Presumed Dead
By Marjorie Phleger - Due to a tropical storm, pilot Steve Ferris is forced to land his
single engine plane somewhere off the coast of Baja California. Each Storybound
program consists of a brief introduction followed by a dramatic reading of a portion of
the story. Cliffhanger endings encourage youngsters to check out the books.
Pinballs
100, I-J, 32, CS, Disney, 1977
Sensitive story of three displaced youngsters sharing the same foster home, who struggle
to understand themselves and finally learn to care about others for the first time.
Pinballs
By Betsy Byars - For various reasons--but none happy--three poorly-matched and abused
children end up as foster children in the care of Mr. and Mrs. Mason.
Pinch
By Larry Callen - Maybe he got his name because he could always get out of a pinch. But
a boy growing up in Four Corners certainly does need his wits about him, and that's the
reputation Pinch Grimball has.
Pinocchio (Disney)
800, PI, 87, C, Xerox, 1940
Animated classic film of the little puppet who becomes real.
1.General
Pinocchio - A lesson in honesty
100, P-I, 8, CS, Disney, 1978
The animated classics. Films that have captured the hearts and imaginations of millions.
Now excerpted in a dramatic series that combines real-life situations youngsters face with
inspiring scenes from the classics. Tells how 7 year old Bobby learns that lying is wrong,
with the help of his neighbor and a scene from the Disney animated film.
Pioneer life
973.5, IJ, 28, C, Barr, 1970
Includes the four films Candle Making, Kentucky Rifle, The Loom, and Spinning Wheel.
Visuals accompanied by folk ballads and narrative explore these important parts of
pioneer life.
Pioneer Living: Education and recreation
973.5, I-S, 11, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1970
Shows how pioneer communities in the early 1800's conducted school and enjoyed
recreational activities including quilting bees, box socials and hay rides.
Pioneer Living: Home Crafts
Shows how a pioneer family had to know such crafts and skills as sheep shearing, cloth
making, hooking and braiding, woodworking and others.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Early 1800's 3.Arts and Crafts
Pioneer Living: Preparing Foods
Shows pioneer preparation for the winter, including smoking meat, peeling and
preserving apples, churning butter, making maple syrup and baking bread.
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Foods and Nutrition
Pioneer Living: The farm
Shows pioneers clearing and plowing the fields, planting crops, harvesting, threshing and
grinding grain into flour, working at the flour mill and processing flax.
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Farm life
Pioneer spirit
973.5, I-J, 30, CS, Grace, 1995
Retelling of the story of two brothers who came to Texas 150 years ago and although not
famous, they epitomized the pioneer spirit of hard work and self-sacrifice. A young boy
has to write a school report on the pioneer spirit and is looking for someone famous to
write about. He learns a true pioneer doesn't have to be famous and accepts the challenge
for today's youth to be our future pioneers.
1.Values clarification 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Early 1800's
Pioneers of the Southwest: American Scrapbook #9
008538 973.6, J, 15, GPN, 1976
A field trip to a reconstructed pioneer village to better understand the difficulties &
hardships of life on the Southwestern frontier in the 19th century.
1.General 2.Southwestern States 3.General 4.Frontier and westward expansion 5.American Scrapbook
Pippi in the south seas
800, P-I, 99, CS, Walden, 1974
When Pippi learns that her seafaring father has been kidnapped by a band of pirates, she,
along with Tommy and Annika, sets sail for the South Seas to rescue him.
1.General
Pippi Longstocking
800, PI, 99, C, Xerox, 1986
Astrid Lindgren's story about a mischievous young Swedish girl.
1.General
Pit and the pendulum
800, JS, 80, C, Spectrum, 1961
Vincent Price stars as Nicolas Medina, a man possessed by the memory of scenes
witnessed as a child in his notorious father's Inquisition torture chamber.
1.General
Placer gold (Rev. ed.)
979.4, I-J, 12, CS, Barr, 1992
Gold that has weathered free from the rock and lies loose among the dirt and gravel of
river beds is known as placer gold. The process for mining this gold with pan, rocker, and
sluice box is explained. The search for gold and wealth led to the rapid settlement of the
west and left an enduring legacy in American history and culture.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.California 3.California 4.Geology
Planet Earth: The blue planet
550, I-S, 60, C, Annenberg, 1985
Oceans may still be the last great unexplored frontier on earth. Major new revelations
about the sea are presented by scientists aboard the space shuttle and diving to the depths
of the "middle ocean" to view rare life forms.
Planets
520, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Journeys through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer
limits of the solar system. Includes visits to Earth's close neighbors in space.
1.Space Science 2.Astronomy 3.Time 4.Eyewitness
Planets of the sun
520, I-A, 30, CS, Signatures, 1977
Gives factual information about the solar system and its planets and asteroids.
Plant
580, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Presents a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora--from the most magical to the
most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants
struggle to survive.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Closed Captioned 3.Eyewitness
Plants are different and alike (2nd ed.)
580, P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1967
Students learn that plants have similar needs, but differ in physical appearance and
characteristics, in usefulness to man and in the ways in which they obtain food.
Plants: Green, growing, giving life
580, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1991
Shows how plants require food for energy and growth, reproduce and respond to things in
the environment.
1.Biology - Plants
Plants make food (2nd. Edition)
Describes the materials (CO2, H20, and minerals), the machinery (roots, stems, leaves,
chlorophyll), and the role of sunlight in photosynthesis.
Plants of the sea
580, I-S, 13, CS, BFA, 1980
Many plants live in the sea and these plants are important to people as they provide food
and shelter to many kinds of fish. They are harvested to produce food and food
ingredients and they are important in the earth's energy cycles.
1.Oceanography 2.Biology - Plants 3.Biology - General
Play it Smart: Stay Safe from Drugs
K-I, 27, C, Sunbrite, 1990
Encourages kids to be smart, stay drug free.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Life Decisions 3.Narcotics and Drug Abuse
A Pledge is a Promise (My America Series)
K-4, 15, Sunburst, 1994
People make pledges when they promise to take care of a person, a place, or a thing.
Children learn the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and think about the meaning of the
words in their lives. To help children understand the meaning of the pledge, each word is
defined in a lively way.
1.Constitution 2.Home and School
Pledge of allegiance
100, P-I, 7, CS, Aims, 1971
Jay North and Margaret O'Brien lend their dramatic talents to readings of our nation's
most important declaration of patriotism. The film is designed to engender respect for the
flag, and show that it is the most significant symbol of freedom in history.
1.Patriotic Symbols
Plimoth Plantation
973.2, I-J, 30, C, Demco/VideoTours, 1989
1627 recreated at Plimoth Plantation. Learn the stories of the men and women who
settled in the New World, visit the helpful Wampanoags, and share in the conversations
of the Pilgrims.
1.Colonial period 2.Northeastern States
Plymouth colony: First year (Rev. ed.)
973.2, IJS, 16, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1980
Describes who the Pilgrims were and why they left their homes, their struggles with
hardship and disease, their first Thanksgiving, and their efforts to establish the principles
of freedom and democracy in the new world.
1.Colonial period
Pocahontas
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1994
This lively video uses stirring dialogue, close attention to accurate historical detail with a
musical score to recapture life in colonial America. Pocahontas through her brave
intervention both saved the settler's lives and brought peace between the Indians. Video is
accompanied by a resource/activity book.
1.Others 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Colonial period 4.Values clarification
Pocahontas: Her true story
970.1, I-A, 50, CS, Upbeat, 1995
She was the Native American princess who, at age twelve, saved the life of English
explorer Captain John Smith. Ambassador, stateswoman, peacemaker, visionary, and
friend, her struggle ultimately cost her own life, while the survival of a colony led to the
birth of a nation. From A&E's Biography series.
1.Others 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America
Pocket for Corduroy
800, K-P, 20, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1986
When Corduroy is taken to the laundromat by Lisa and her mother, he is misplaced and
becomes lost. However, Corduroy takes matters into his own hands and has a series of
adventures while attempting to find his way back to Lisa.
1.General
Poetry for fun: Trulier coolier
400, P-J, 11, CS, Phoenix/Coronet, 1978
Live and animated interpretations of eight humorous poems for children and about
children.
1.General 2.Poets and Poetry
Poetry Hall of Fame
•
•
•
•
•
007480 POETRY HALL OF FAME - VOL. I
007481 POETRY HALL OF FAME - VOL.II
007482 POETRY HALL OF FAME - VOL.III
007483 POETRY HALL OF FAME - VOL.IV
S0000
Poetry Hall of Fame - Vol. I
800, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1993
Collection of poetry from authors such as: Shakespeare, Coleridge, Marlowe, St.Vincent
Millay, Kipling, Whitman, Dickensen, Frost, Nash, Armour, Wadsworth, Longfellow and
many others. (Poetry Hall of Fame)
1.Poets and Poetry 2.Authors and Their Works
Poetry Hall of Fame - Vol. II
800, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1993
Collected works from authors such as: Masefield, Shelley, Keats, Sir Walter Scott,
Samuel W. Allen, Alexander Pope, Conrad Aiken, Lord Byron, E.E. Cummings, Phyllis
McGinley, Judith Viorst, and many others. (Poetry Hall of Fame)
Poetry Hall of Fame - Vol. III
800, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1993
Collection of poetry by authors such as: Wordsworth, Poe, Tennyson, Fletcher, Stuart,
Twain, Khayyam, Li-Po, Lewis, Stevenson, Moore, Milne, Lear, Longfellow, Pope,
Swift. (Poetry Hall of Fame)
Poetry Hall of Fame - Vol. IV
800, I-A, 58, CS, PBS, 1993
Collection of poetry by authors such as: Tennyson, Dryden, Motteux, Wordsworth, Eliot,
Hardy, Lawrence, Carr, Heyward, Arnold, Larkin, Bronte, Dowson, Donne, Gray,
Rossetti, Burns, Dylan Thomas, Yeats, Waller, Parker. (Poetry Hall of Fame)
Poets and poetry
This video and viewing guide for Poets and Poetry should be used to supplement your
teaching of the poetry unit in Prentice-Hall Literature, Bronze, pages 429-537. The first
part of the video and the corresponding Lesson 1 in this viewing guide attempt to define
poetry. The second part of the film and the corresponding Lesson 2 deal with the
elements of poetry.
1.Poets and Poetry
Poison plants
580, P-A, 11, CS, EBEC, 1971
Describes for children various poisonous plants and explains what action should be taken
if poisoning occurs. Displays such plants as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, leaves
of the oleander, tomato plant, and others.
Polar bears and their frozen world
590, I-S, 16, CS, EBEC, 1987
The polar bear, one of the largest predators on earth, weighs half a ton and survives the
frozen world of the Arctic only to meet a more dangerous enemy--the human hunter.
Today legislative and scientific efforts are helping save the majestic polar bear from
extinction.
1.Polar Regions 2.Animals - Mammals
Polar express
800, P, 12, CS, Amer. Sch. Pub., 1985
Story of a boy who rides a mysterious train to the North Pole to see Santa. Caldecott
Award winning book.
1.General 2.General
Polar Prowl
0590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Travel with Spin and visit a polar bear mom and her cubs north of Norway, walruses on
an ice floe in the Arctic, killer whales off the Canadian coast and humpback whales in
Antarctica.
1.Polar Regions 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Marine 4.Really Wild Animals
Police officer (4th ed.)
330, P-I, 16, CS, EBEC, 1981
Explains that the police's major responsibility is law enforcement and the police also
function as community helpers. The importance of teamwork in police operations, and
the special skills and equipment used by the police department are highlighted.
1.Community Life
Polynomials & Equations #5 (Power of Alegbra Series)
008590 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Host David Stringer uses apples & oranges to describe the differences between like and
unlike terms. Various types of polynomials are identified as well as the methods for
solving two equations in two unknown quantities.
Pond & river
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Journey down the great rivers of the world. Visit the thriving realm of the freshwater
pond. Travel upstream to find civilization's source, then down to see the key to our
survival.
1.Animals - General 2.Biology - Plants 3.Eyewitness
The Pony Express: America's Ways West
008376 973, J-S, 25, ClearVue, 1994
Video recounts the history of the Pony Express - its inception and the relatively quick
demise of this legend.
1.Transportation 2.SOCIAL SCIENCE 3.Communications 4.General 5.Frontier and westward expansion
Pony Express (Rev.) Amer. History Series)
973.5, I-J, 13, ClearVue, 1992
This program introduces viewers to the pony express, how it was created, and how it
worked. It also discusses how the pony express became a legend in American history.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.General 3.Communications 4.Transportation 5.SOCIAL SCIENCE
Portrait of a whale
590, I-J, 12, CS, Nat. Geog., 1976
The right whale is one of the largest and rarest of the great whales. Students will see
whales flippering, lobtailing, and breaching, all ways in which scientists think right
whales communicate.
1.Animals - Mammals 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Marine 4.Oceanography
Portrait of an artist: Frescoes of Diego Rivera
740, I-A, 35, CS, Educ. Video, 1986
"An artist must be the conscience of his age." In this way Diego Rivera, leader of the
Mexican renaissance movement of the 1920s and 1930s, expressed the philosophy behind
his work; in particular the spectacular series of murals he created for public buildings in
the U.S. and Mexico. These frescoes unite themes of nature and revolution, drawing a
parallel between the evolution of life and the struggle for human dignity.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Arts and Letters 3.Mexico
Portrait of an artist: Mary Cassatt
780, I-S, 30, CS, Educ. Video, 1977
Mary Cassatt is now recognized as one of the great American artists of the 19th century.
The best examples of her work have been collected for this presentation to reveal its
quality, variety and originality. Her personal story -- her years in Paris, her relationship
with Degas, the influence of her socially prominent Philadelphia family, the places she
lived and painted -- is told with on-location footage and stills.
1.Arts and Letters 2.Arts and Crafts
Portrait of an artist: Matisse
740, I-A, 58, CS, Educ. Video, 1989
"I do not paint things, but the relationship between them." Matisse said of his work. He
gave absolute freedom to color, letting it control all other components of painting -transforming the ordinary image into a work of art. Interiors, the studio, the home became
magic places filled with color and light.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Arts and Letters
The Positive & Negative Numbers #4 (Power of Algebra Series)
008588 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Students visit a National Weather Service station, to learn how meteorologists use
algebra to compute hourly pressure & temperature measurements. Students learn about
the relationship, needs & uses of positive & negative numbers.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.General 3.Meteorology 4.Power of Algebra Series
Power of silent E - Parts 1-3
400, PI, 23, C, Guidance, 1985
Colorful animation and wonderfully wacky characters of the Electric Company
encourage youngsters to tackle a tricky subject: The way silent "e" changes the sounds of
preceding vowels from short to long.
1.Phonics 2.General
Power of silent E - Parts 4-5
400, PI, 13, C, Guidance, 1985
The Electric Company characters continue showing the effect of silent "e" on words
containing "a,u,i,o". The final part, "A Little of Everything", uses silent "e" with all the
vowels, including "e" itself.
1.Phonics 2.General
Power of the Periodic Table, The
This video teaches all the basics about the Periodic Table: atomic number and weight,
chemical symbol and more. Enjoy lots of skits, humor, graphics, and memory tricks to
recall the elements.
Power of vision, The
370, A, 30, CS, Charthouse, 1990
Joel Barker shows us how a positive vision of the future is essential for providing
meaning and directon to the present. Demonstrates how a meaningful vision empowers us
to solve problems and accomplish goals. Discovering The Future #2, which is designed to
complement "The Business of Paradigms"
1.In-Service
Powerful Forces: All Pumped Up
530, P-J, 50, CS, Disney, 1997
The Science Guy presents information and experiments on powerful forces that are part
of everyday life. Includes pushes and pulls, momentum, pressure, speed, motion, and a
pinball game.
1.Force and Motion 2.Physics - General 3.Bill Nye
Prehistoric animals of the tar pits
560, I-S, 14, CS, BFA, 1957
Introduces the tar pits at Rancho LaBrea and the skeletons of some of the animals taken
from them. Illustrates the methods used by paleontologists in identifying and assembling
fossil materials.
Prehistoric humans
560, J-A, 17, CS, BFA, 1980
Provides a current overview of hominids and their relation to modern man.
Prehistoric life
560, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Unearths the first chapters of our planet's living history and discover how life has adapted
itself into every nook and cranny of our teeming world.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Biology - Plants 3.Animals - General 4.Biology - Evolution 5.Eyewitness
Prehistoric times
560, J-S, 10, CS, Coronet, 1976
Uses dioramas, actual fossil remains, examples of terrain and models to help reconstruct
the vast eras that came and passed before the time of human existence.
1.Archeology 2.Prehistoric Times 3.Animals - Prehistoric
Prelude to revolution
973.3, IJ, 17, C, Aims, 1967
Discusses Parliament's repeal of the Townshend Acts and the gradual return of the heavy
taxes, resulting in the burning of a British ship by the colonists. Reviews the events
leading to the Boston Tea Party and the first Continental Congress in 1774.
Preserving the Past-Ca Gold
Segments include: Locke, a little town on the Sacramento River Delta, which is the only
town in the nation founded and settled entirely by Chinese immigrants; Banning, in
Riverside Co., Cahuilla Indian bird songs, considered by some historians to be the oldest
music form; Vista, in San Diego Co. for the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.
President's Day
This video tells about the boyhoods and careers of George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln, two presidents whose birthdays are celebrated by Presidents' Day.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.General
Price of gold, parts 1 and 2
550, JSA, 60, C, Films Inc., 1983
When the Sierra Nevada range was pushed upward, minerals were exposed. Sediment
from the mountain ranges eventually filled the shallow sea that became California's
central valley. Some of the minerals washed into the valley included the small amount of
gold that resulted in the 1849 Gold Rush.
1.Earth Science - General 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Western States
Primitive plants: The algae
580, I-J, 16, CS, Clearvue, 1990
Algae are one of the most diverse and important groups of organisms on Earth. Algae
lack roots, stems and leaves, and yet they perform many of the processes characteristic of
all plants.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Biology - Microbiology 3.Biology - Cells
Prince and the pauper
800, I-S, 28, CS, Disney, 1978
Mark Twain's satirical story of a young prince and the pauper who switch roles will
delight young people with its mistaken identities, mad chases, court intrigue, and
medieval merriment. Abridged.
1.General
Prince Caspian and the voyage of the Dawn Treader - Pt.2 of Chronicles of
Narnia
800, I-J, 109, CS, Films, Inc., 1990
On board the Dawn Treader, Caspian, now king, travels with Lucy and Edmund to find
seven of his father's friends - lords who were banished from Narnia by King Miraz. The
boat travels to Felimath, where the travelers are captured and sold for slaves. Caspian is
sold to Lord Bern, who turns out to be one of his father's friends. Lord Bern helps the
crew on their way, and they travel to many lands and find their missing friends. Closed
captioned.
1.General
Prince Caspian and the voyage of the Dawn Treader - PT.1 of Chronicles
of Narnia
800, I-J, 59, CS, Films, Inc., 1990
Combines the second and third books in the Chronicles of Narnia. Young Prince Caspian
trains to assume the rightful position of King of Narnia, which is currently held by his
corrupt uncle, King Miraz. When Miraz plots to have Prince Caspian killed, the Prince
retreats to the haunted forest. In the forest, he meets the talking beasts, fauns and dwarfs
he has been told about as well as the four English children who once ruled over Narnia.
Closed captioned.
1.General
Princess and the Pea (Faerie Tale Theatre)
800, P-J, 50, CS, CBS-Fox, 1983
How delicate should a princess be? According to this tale, delicate enough to feel the
presence of a pea--through twenty mattresses. Teaches that what makes a Princess is not
her title and stature, but her sensitivity to other people. Closed captioned.
Principles of Kwanzaa
394.2, I-J, 12, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1995
African foundations of Kwanzaa's seven principles are shown, as are explanations of how
each can be applied to the African-American youngster's daily life. Animated sequences
and live action portions.
1.HOLIDAYS 2.Multi-Ethic Heritage 3.Africa
Promises
640, J-A, 21, CS, Whalley Assoc., 1978
Through a series of entertaining satires on television commercials, "Promises" explores
the pervasive influence of advertising on our lives. It shows us how to recognize the
techniques of advertising so we can base our buying decisions on good reason.
1.Consumer Education
Properties of Matter
Learn about some of the physical properties of matter such as mass, weight, volume and
density. Examine the four phases of matter - solid, liquid, gas and plasma. Kids will be
introduced to the idea of chemical properties, observed when one substance actually
changes into another.
Properties of Matter
I-J, 18, CS, AGC, 2000
This video explores the many characteristics and properties of matter. Much emphasis is
placed on the concepts of mass and weight. The similarities and differences of substances
are discussed. A strong emphasis is placed on the mathematical equations used in
calculating volume and density.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Energy and Matter
Protecting Our Endangered Species
4-8, 27, Sunburst, 1996
Shows the importance of preserving diverse species, examines how human beings
balance their needs for growth and development with the needs of plant and animal
species.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S. 4.Biology - Plants 5.Pollution
Protection - 2nd Ed. (Animal Behavior)
This program is designed to explore the many different ways that animals protect
themselves. Provides examples of kinds of protection: fleeing, hiding, camouflage
warning signs, playing dead and now more. Whenever unable to escape danger, fight
back.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Biology - Ecology
Protists
Neither animal, plant nor fungus, protists can be regarded as "leftovers". Learn the
importance of the hard-shelled diatoms, the uses of the multi-celled kelp, and meet the
most complex single-celled organism of all - the paramecium.
Protists: Threshold of life
570, J-A, 12, CS, Nat. Geog., 1974
Introduces the tiny micro-organisms classified in the kingdom Protesta. Members of this
kingdom are neither plants nor animals, but share certain characteristics of both. Most
protists are unicellular, performing the basic life activities--respiration, ingestion,
digestion, excretion, reproduction, etc.--within a single cell.
1.Biology - Cells 2.Biology - Microbiology 3.Biology - General
Pssst! Hammerman's after you
100, I-J, 28, CS, Disney, 1977
Offers a highly enjoyable lesson in honor and self-respect as "Mouse", a timid 11-yearold, learns to face the consequences of provoking the town bully by writing his name
under a classroom chart of the Neanderthal man. Adapts Betsy Byars novel, "The 18th
Emergency."
1.General
Pudd'nhead Wilson
800, J-S, 87, CS, Guidance, 1983
Mark Twain story of David "Pudd'nhead Wilson, a lawyer whose humor no one
understands and Roxy, a mulatto slave who switches her disconcertingly white baby with
the master's son to protect it in a time of strong racial prejudice.
1.General 2.Minority Studies 3.Black History
Pueblo Dwellers - Native Amer. Art Series
008347 970, I-J, 24, SRA/McGraw Hill, 1992
Video transports viewers to the Pueblo communities, where students are introduced to
native artisans and their crafts.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Indians of North America
Pumping life: Heart and circulatory systems
610, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1989
Through live action and graphics, examine the roles of red and white blood cells, oxygen
and food transport, the journey of blood, how harmful wastes are removed, and the four
chambers of the heart.
Pumpkin circle
580, P-A, 20, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Life in the pumpkin garden is captured across the seasons with time-lapse photography
and animations of seeds sprouting, flowers opening, bees buzzing, pumpkins growing,
and jack-o-lanterns glowing.
1.Biology - Plants 2.General
Punctuation: Colon, Semicolon, quotation marks
400, I-J, 14, CS, Centron, 1977
Depicts the three marks of punctuation in amusing visual sequences which will assist
students in remembering where to use them.
1.General 2.Grammar
Punctuation: Mischievous marks -()'s
400, I-J, 15, CS, Coronet, 1977
Explains dashes, parentheses, commas, apostrophes and their use.
1.General 2.Grammar 3.Writing
Punctuation: Putting commas between
400, I-J, 16, CS, Centron, 1977
D. O. G. Whiz humorously explains the use of commas in compound sentences,
separating items in a series, etc.
1.Grammar 2.Writing 3.Creative Writing 4.General
Punctuation: Stop that period
400, I-J, 18, CS, Coronet, 1977
Explores the use of the period as a mark of punctuation in a clever presentation.
1.General 2.Grammar
Punctuation: Taking commas aside
400, I-J, 18, CS, Centron, 1977
Humorous vignettes and blackouts are utilized to explain to the audience how to set off
parenthetical expressions and non-restrictive subordinate clauses with commas.
1.Creative Writing 2.Grammar 3.Writing
Punctuation with Ralph and Stanley
400, P-I, 13, CS, BFA, 1978
Tells a story about a boy who makes arrangements to take a UFO to Jupiter until he
receives extraterrestrial messages that are missing punctuation marks. Teaches how
various types of punctuation marks give meaning to the written word.
1.Grammar 2.General 3.Writing
Puppets
740, IJ, 15, C, Aims, 1967
Presents a number of puppet-making techniques varying in their levels of difficulty and
complexity. The methods illustrated begin with simple stick puppets and progress
through more elaborate forms.
1.Arts and Crafts
Purple Coat
640, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #50, 1997
Grampa, every year, makes Gabrielle a navy blue coat but this year she wants something
new. LaVar visits a garment district and has a coat made for him. Viewers explore the
world of design.
1.HOME ECONOMICS 2.General 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Push and Pull: Simple Machines at Work
This video discusses simple machines, work, force, resistance, loads, and complex
machines and also includes experiments.
1.Physics - General 2.Force and Motion 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Puss in boots
Poor Jacques! He has nothing to his name but the clothes on his back, a pair of old boots,
and the loyalty of Puss, his very clever cat. With puss' help, Jacques becomes a rich,
landowning noble. And, of course, there is a beautiful princess and even a friend for Puss.
Puss in boots
Puss is the cat who dresses up from head to boots and cons fame and fortune for his
master. The Master becomes the hit of the Court and the hearthrob of a lovely princess
until an ogre threatens to run Puss up a tree.
Put your hands on the top of your head
790, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Presents a song game where the hands are put on top of the head and the body moves to a
rousing song, to learn the parts of the body and just for action. From the Most Important
Person - Body Movement Series.
1.General 2.General
Pyramid
930, I-A, 60, CS, PBS, 1988
Rising up out of the Egyptian desert is an enormous structure that startles the
imagination--the Great Pyramid at Giza. How is it possible that more than two million
blocks of stone, some weighing 15 tons, were fitted together in such a magnificent shape
by a civilization that existed in 2500 B.C.?
1.Ancient History 2.Egypt 3.Egypt
Pysanka: The Ukrainian Easter egg
740, JSA, 14, C, ITV, 1982
The art of pysanka is explained and demonstrated showing how a plain egg is
transformed into a celebration of pattern and color. The colors are bordered by finely
ordered arrangements of circles, triangles, lines and arcs.
1.Arts and Crafts
Pythagorean Theorem, The
Take an in-depth look at the famous theorem, including how it was developed and how it
can be applied. The video helps students learn to manipulate the formula so they can
solve for any side or any angle.
1.General 2.Measurement
Quest for freedom: Harriet Tubman
921, I-J, 40, CS, Grace, 1992
Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom, but then returned
again and again to her slave homeland to help hundreds of other fugitives escape.
1.Others 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies
Race that opened the west
973.8, I-S, 27, CS, EBEC, 1983
For the eastward-bound Central Pacific Railroad Co., the starting line was Sacramento,
California; for the westward bound Union Pacific Railroad Co., it was Omaha, Nebraska.
Driven by the U. S. government's offer of large sums of money for each mile of track
laid. The two companies raced to make ends meet--creating a railroad that linked the East
coast with California.
Railroad I: Wild and impractical scheme (1800-1845)
973.8, I-S, 14, CS, Kaw, 1985
Story of the railroads from the beginnings, when the idea was dismissed as a "wild and
impractical scheme," to later when Daniel Webster declared that "the railroad towered
above all other inventions."
1.Early 1800's 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Inventions 4.Transportation
Railroad II: One nation...indivisible (1845-1865)
973.8, I-S, 14, CS, Kaw, 1985
By the 1850's railroads were drastically changing the American way of life - faster
transportation, bigger loads, and year-round operations. Tracks ran east and west tying
the big river systems together.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Civil War 3.Inventions 4.Transportation
Railroad III: Transcontinental (1865-1880)
973.8, I-S, 16, CS, Kaw, 1986
After the Civil War, money came through land grants and the race was on to connect east
to west - the Central Pacific Railway with the Union Pacific.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Transportation 3.Immigration
Railroad IV: Golden Age (1880-1916)
973.8, I-S, 35, CS, Kaw, 1992
By 1893 five different railroads had reached the Pacific Ocean, and between oceans the
land was being invaded by a spider web of rails. No industry so dominated the American
scene, or so touched every aspect of American life, as did the railroad during its golden
age.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Transportation
Rain: A first film
550, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1973
Presents visual experiences which encourage students to look for interesting patterns in
clouds and rain, while learning about the water cycle. Considers the information that can
be gained from watching clouds and winds and the effects of rainstorms.
Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather
This material discusses the need to predict the weather, air masses, winds, fronts, weather
computers, and more.
1.Meteorology 2.Air and The Atmosphere 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 4.READING RAINBOW
Rainbow Fish and Dazzle
800, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1997
Tells the story of the most beautiful fish in the ocean who discovered the real value of
personal beauty and friendship. Includes the story of Dazzle the dinosaur, both by author
Marcus Pfister.
1.General
Rainforest Biomes
Rainforests are as important to the rest of the world as they are to their inhabitants.
Discover how the species of the rainforest have adapted to the temperature and humidity,
and why the threat of its destruction will have a far-reaching impact on our planet.
Ralph S. Mouse
800, I-J, 40, CS, Churchill, 1991
Ralph must leave the Mountain View Inn or risk having elderly bellman, Matt, lose his
job due to an over-abundance of mice on the premises. But where to go? Ralph persuades
his friend Ryan to take him to school, where he feasts on student lunches, has several
nasty run-ins with the mouse- catching janitor, and is the subject of a maze experiment in
mouse intelligence.
1.General
Ramona - Goodbye, Hello
P-I, 27, CS, Churchill, 1987
Ramona and Beezus take care of themselves after school and all goes well until the
discovery that the cat, Picky Picky, has died in his sleep. Mom and Dad come home and
are very proud of the girls for handling the tragedy so well.
1.Ramona 2.LITERATURE
Ramona - Mystery Meal
K-I, 26, CS, Churchill, 1987
After another night of complaints about dinner, Ramona and Beezus must cook dinner for
the family. Although the meal turns out well, Ramona would rather eat without complaint
than do all the work involved in cooking.
1.Ramona 2.General
Ramona: Mystery meal/Rainy Sunday
800, P-I, 60, CS, Listening Lib., 1988
MYSTERY MEAL: When their mother serves them mystery meat one evening, Ramona
and Beezus refuse to eat their dinner. To teach them a lesson, Mr. Quimby insists the
girls prepare dinner the next evening. That's when they learn cooking is quite a challenge.
RAINY SUNDAY: When rain cancels plans to go to the fair, the whole family gets cabin
fever. Finally, at a special Sunday dinner, Ramona learns her family is pretty nice after
all.
1.General 2.Ramona
Ramona - New Pajamas
Ramona wears her brand-new pajamas to school under her regular clothes, but it's too hot
to keep them on. She leaves them at school and feels like running away from home
because of her embarrassment when the family finds out what she did.
Ramona: Perfect day/Bad day
PERFECT DAY: Ramona is thrilled with Aunt Bea's wedding. The special limousine
ride, the pink dresses, and pizza make for a perfect Ramona day. BAD DAY: Not only
does Ramona get a leftover pot roast sandwich, but a bottle of laundry blueing accidently
dyes her hands blue and horror of horrors, her parents have a fight! The next morning, her
worst nightmares evaporate and the family's frowns turn to smiles. Whew!
1.General 2.Ramona
Ramona - Rainy Sunday
A rainy Sunday spent indoors causes frustration and squabbling while doing chores and
getting into mischief. They have a delightful surprise when Dad decides they need to get
out of the house and go out to dinner.
Ramona - Ramona the Patient
After going to school even though she doesn't feel well, Ramona throws up in class. Her
embarrassment is even worse than her stomach flu. Aunt Bea gives her a little gift and a
lot of advice, helping her to get past her reluctance to return to school.
Ramona - Siblingitis
After the excitement of waiting for the new baby, Ramona can't go to the hospital and see
her Mom when the baby finally arrives. Attention and assurances of love cure her fullblown case of siblingitis.
Ramona - Squeakerfoot
Ramona's new shoes make her the center of attention, which she finds out isn't what she
wants. Her day is ruined when she overhears her teacher call her a nuisance and showoff. Good feelings return when they have a heart-to-heart talk and her friends envy her
shoes.
Ramona: Squeakerfoot/Goodbye, Hello
SQUEAKERFOOT: Ramona learns how embarrassing it is to be the center of attention
when her shoes squeak so loud that her pal "Yard Ape" dubs her "Squeakerfoot."
GOODBYE, HELLO: Sadly, Ramona must say goodbye to her after school friend, and to
her beloved cat Picky-Picky. But Ramona cheers up when she finds out she'll soon be
saying hello to a new family member as Mrs. Quimby reveals her latest secret.
1.General 2.Ramona
Ramona - The Great Hair Argument
Beezus would rather spend her own money for a haircut rather than let Mom cut it again.
The result is disaster, but Mom and Aunt Bea save the day.
Ramona - The Perfect Day
P-I, 29, CS, Chuchill, 1987
Ramona doesn't like the idea of Aunt Bea marrying Hobart because he sings hokey songs.
Ramona and Beezus are the bridesmaids, and all goes well until Hobart drops the
wedding ring - giving Ramona the opportunity to save the day.
Ramona's Bad Day
Everything goes wrong for Ramona, and when Mom and Dad fight, Ramona worries they
will divorce. When the next day things are bright again, Ramona realizes that good
people can have bad days and that even people who love each other fight now and then.
Rancho Life
979.4, I-J, 14, ClearVue/Barr, 1964
Describes the work and festivities which characterized life on the early ranchos in
Spanish California. Features activities of a rodeo and Spanish songs and dances.
1.California 2.California 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Mexican-Americans
Ransom Of Red Chief
Presents an adaptation of the O'Henry short story "The Ransom of Red Chief" about two
inept con men whose kidnapping venture of a small boy backfires when the boy's parents
refuse to take him back.
1.General
Rant: Prejudice, Intolerance & Conflict Resolution
008577 350, J-H, 9, Media Guild, 1998
Tolerance & respect can be learned through the wild adventures of two very different
ants. Ray, a slightly over-the-hill Anglo ant, and Lalo, a recent immigrant from Mexico,
learn to overcome stereotypes & prejudices as they work together toward a common goal.
1.SOCIAL SCIENCE 2.General 3.General 4.Minority Studies 5.Discrimination and Prejudice 6.Social
Problems
Rapunzel
From high atop a tower, a beautiful young woman lets down her hair and accepts love.
Rascal
800, I-S, 15, CS, Disney, 1982
Tells the story of a young boy, his pet racoon and their striving to get along with each
other.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Animals - Mammals
Raven and other poems
800, J-S, 19, CS, FFH, 1989
"The Raven" and "Annabel Lee" have both endured because they successfully illustrate
Poe's esthetic theories of poetics: they use natural comprehensible language whose music
weaves a spell that underscores and heightens the language. Also included is "The Dream
Within a Dream" all of which are performed (not merely read) as Poe himself might have
recited them to his peers.
1.Poets and Poetry
Ray Bradbury theater
800, J-A, 58, CS, Disney, 1985
"Marionettes, Inc." - John Brailing buys a robot that replicates his appearance in every
detail. In a startling turn of events, the droid turns out to have more of a human heart than
the real Mr. Brailing. "The Playground" - William Shatner plays a father reluctant to let
his son mingle with the other children at a neighborhood playground. Ironic parallels
and consequences involving father and son unfold in this gripping fantasy. TEACHER
PREVIEW SUGGESTED.
Reactions: The Chemistry Change
Using graphics and 3-D animation examines various types of reactions and how variables
such as temperature, concentration and the presence of a catalyst affect the chemical
reactions.
"Read Any Good Fingers Lately" Lesson #6
360, K-A, 35, CS, Harris Communics, 1992
Beginning ASL Video Course. Closed captioned. Introduction to new vocabulary; visit
with Bravo Family; Cultural notes; Grammatical notes; Practice sessions and review
sessions.
1.SPECIAL EDUCATION 2.Closed Captioned 3.Handwriting 4.Communications 5.Alphabet
Ready for Phonics - Tape 2
K-P, 36, CS, Video Resources, 1980
Familiar fables with endearing characters come to life through video animation. Music
and songs combine with sound teaching methods to make learning to read fun for
children.
1.In-Service 2.Readiness 3.Phonics
children.
children.
children.
The Real West - America, a look back
973.8, J-A, 60, CS, Ambrose, 1962
Story of pioneers and miners, gunslingers and gamblers, wranglers and railroaders. They
traveled up the Missouri and along the Oregon trail, crossed the prairie and the desert,
and trekked over the mountains. In their path they left sod houses, cowtowns, mining
camps, and the weakened remains of once mighty Indian tribes.
Really Rosie
800, P, 28, C, Weston, 1976
Convinced of her limitless talent, charm and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood
Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they perform in Rosie's pretend
movie. Features Maurice Sendak's books.
1.General 2.Music - General
Rebeka Goes to China
3-8, 27, Sunburst, 1991
Rebeka's forthright and candid account of the year she spent living and going to school in
China will enthrall viewers and enable them to share vicariously in what it is like to be a
child in another culture.
1.Asia 2.Minority Studies 3.Home and School 4.China
Rebel slave
973.7, I-S, 24, CS, Multimedia, 1980
A young slave boy's involvement in the Civil War forms the backdrop for a poignant and
searching definition of true freedom.
1.Minority Studies 2.Civil War 3.Black History
Rechenka's Eggs
740,, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #84, 1991
An injured goose rescued by Babushka, lays marvelous colored eggs to replace ones
broken. Author, Patricia Polacco demonstrates the traditional Ukraniun egg-pointing art,
and shares how she got the idea for her story. Viewers gain new appreciation for the egg
in art and also in the practical side as animal babies emerge from eggs.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL 3.Authors and Their Works 4.Animals - Farm
5.LITERATURE 6.READING RAINBOW
Red badge of courage
800, IJ, 70, BW, Xerox, 1951
Story of Henry Fleming and his initiation into manhood as a Union Army recruit during
the Civil War. Reveals the horrible, though sometimes ennobling, realities of war.
Red balloon
800, 34, C, VideoImage, 1956
A young French boy makes friends with a bright red balloon which joins him as he goes
to school, plays with his friends, etc. No dialogue, entire story told in music and sound.
1.General 2.General
Red pony, The
800, IJ, 89, C, Xerox, 1976
John Steinbeck's classic story involves a young boy's love for his horse, and the interfamily conflict it creates.
Red Riding Hood
800, K-P, 8, CS, WW, 1993
A wicked wolf with impeccable manners charms Red Riding Hood, and interrupts
Granny's reading in this familiar don't-speak-to-strangers story laced with humor.
1.General
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling: Environmental Concerns
This material discusses the effect of waste disposal on the environment, and tells about
the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Pollution 3.Social Problems 4.SCIENCE - NATURAL 5.Earth Science - General
Reflecting on the moon
520, I-J, 15, CS, Nat. Geog., 1982
We have been to the moon, explored its surface, collected samples of its rocks, and
photographed its dark side. This film brings the viewer up to date on the moon's
composition, gravity, lack of atmosphere, orbit, phases, exploration, and effect on earth.
1.Astronomy
Regina's Big Mistake
740, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #128, 1997
Regina is so afraid of making a mistake on her art project that she won't even pick up a
crayon to get started. Story explores some of the ways artists express themselves through
their work. Segments highlight a variety of art forms.
1.FINE ARTS 2.Arts and Crafts 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Relatives came, The
800, P-I, 8, CS, Upbeat, 1988
The relatives' station wagon smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was
roomy enough for the crowd that piled into it at four o'clock one summer morning and
piled out of it the next day on the north side of the mountain.
1.General
Relatives came, The
Each summer before their grapes are ripe, the relatives leave their Virginia home in a
crowded old station wagon and come for a visit. They eat and laugh and talk and sleep
and happily make music. The joyful weeks pass, until finally the relatives leave, returning
home to their now purple grapes.
Reluctant dragon
800, P-I, 19, CS, Disney, 1979
In this film the dragon is a peaceful, tea-drinking poetry fancier. Enjoy this superb,
animated comedy epic as dragonslayer and dragon plot a rousing fake battle for the
villagers.
1.General
Remarkable, riderless, runaway tricycle
800, P-I, 11, CS, Phoenix, 1982
Relates the story of a young boy, his magical tricycle and their adventures. Based on
book by Bruce McMillan.
1.General
Rembrandt's beret
Young boy visits the secret hall connecting two museums, discovers a fabled collection
of portraits by the Old Masters, and "meets" the great painters. From the book by Johnny
Alcorn.
Remembering and Using Safety Rules
K-P, 11, CS, SVE, 1970
Lollipop Dragon "The Me I Can Be" Library. Addresses issues relating to personal
reflection and perseverance. Making decisions and accepting responsibility for oneself
and one's actions.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.General 3.Concept Of Self 4.HEALTH AND SAFETY
5.Safety - Water 6.Lollipop Dragon's
Renaissance, The
The remarkable story of the age in which the techniques and inspirations which had been
lost since the classical era were rediscovered and reintroduced into the world of art. This
episode features the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Holbein and Michaelangelo.
1.General 2.Renaissance
Renaissance, The
940, J-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1950
The Renaissance represented a mental attitude and a human spirit. Students will
experience the science, the literature, the arts, and the driving spirit of human endeavor
that gave us the Renaissance.
1.Renaissance
Reptile
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Learn about these cold-blooded vertebrates, uncovering retilian facts that are stranger
than fiction.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Eyewitness
Reptiles and Insects
590, P-J, 50, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Bill Nye gets up close and scientific with reptiles of all kinds - turtles, lizards
and...snakes! Also he gets the bugs out - swarms and swarms of bees, beetles, crickets,
ants and more.
1.Animals - Insects 2.Animals - Reptiles 3.Closed Captioned 4.Bill Nye
Reptiles and their characteristics (Rev.)
Sharing certain characteristics; such as dry scaly bodies, lungs and cold-bloodedness,
these first vertebrates to lay eggs on land can be divided into five groups: Tuataras,
lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Animals - General
Research it! Madam Know-it-all in the Media Center
200, K-J, 13, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1994
Covers (in a simple and clear manner) the steps and tools of research. It shows a puppet
and her friend using the media center to gather information.
1.Library and Reference Skills
Return from Witch Mountain
800, I-J, 93, C, Disney, 1978
Tony and his sister Tia leave Witch Mountain - a community of extraterrestrial people to see what life is like in Los Angeles. They get more than they bargained for when they
encounter a fanatical scientist who wants to capture the boy's extraordinary psychic
powers by turning him into a human robot.
"Review & Practice Session" Lesson #10
Video includes introduction to new vocabulary, visit with Bravo Family, cultural notes,
grammatical notes, practice sessions and review session. Lessons 6-9. Closed caption.
Revolution in Eastern Europe, The
914, J-S, 31, CS, SVE/Churchill,
Young people of Hungary, Poland, Czeckoslovakia, Romania, Bulgarid talk openly about
their countries under Soviet control and the revolutions that changed their societies.
1.Europe 2.HISTORY - WORLD 3.Russian Federation
Revolutionary War: Video Quiz
This thorough video is the perfect introduction for your Revolutionary War unit. Explore
a monumental time in America's history. From the end of the French and Indian War to
the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the effective format teaches and
reinforces key concepts.
1.Video Quiz 2.Revolutionary period - 1800
Rhinos and Hippos
Except for elephants, rhinos and hippos are the heaviest land animals. Rhinos have horns-
one or two-but hippos don't. Both are plant eaters.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Zoo 3.Animals - Mammals
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
800, I-S, 55, CS, Canadian Broad., 1978
Rich Little, master impressionist, casts all the major parts in this version of the classic
play with faces from his vast repertoire of impressions of famous people. Closed
captioned.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.General
Richard's Totem Pole (Canada)
917.1, J-C, 25, CS, Coronet, 1981
Introduces Richard Harris, a Gitskan Indian living in British Columbia who helps his
father carve a 30 foot totem pole. Shows that while researching symbols to carve on the
pole, he gains new respect for his family's cultural heritage.
1.Indians of North America 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Canada
Riches from the sea
570, J-A, 23, CS, Nat. Geog., 1984
For thousands of years, people have been harvesting the sea's riches. Today, fishing is
still a major industry, and aquaculture is an important new source of nutrition for people
throughout the world. Minerals and energy are also important riches from the sea.
Ride the wind
790, J-S, 23, CS, Crystal, 1976
Share the excitment of the beginning hang glider's first flight as he lifts off the ground
and becomes airborne. Also many of the best hang-glider pilots are shown soaring the
beach ridges or flying thousands of feet in the air over rugged mountains.
1.General
Rights and Responsibilities (My America Series)
3-6, 17, Sunburst, 1994
Children define freedom and explain the range of rights they have living in American
democracy. Our individual rights and the framework of our government are outlined and
ideals in the Bill of Rights, the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence and in the
Constitution. Featured throughout are vignettes that focus on the importance of these
documents which define our democracy.
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 2.General 3.Constitution
Rikki-Tikki Tavi
800, P-J, 26, C, Guidance Assoc., 1976
Based on Rudyard Kipling's story of a mongoose that saves a British family from two
dreaded cobras roaming the family garden in India. Narrated by Orson Wells.
Rip Van Winkle
800, P-I, 48, CS, Perma-Bound, 1987
Story of the legendary Rip Van Winkle, who wakes up to find he is in another time! It
starts when he plunges deep into the strange Kaatskill Mountains where he meets a
company of ghosts who get poor Rip drunk, and when next he awakens--its 20 years
later.
1.General
Rise of nations in Europe
940, J-S, 13, CS, Coronet, 1958
Shows the rise of European nations beginning with feudal lords united by a growing
middle class and focusing around national heroes and national spirit.
1.Europe, Western 2.Europe
Roberto Clemente
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about one of the most outstanding baseball players ever and the first Hispanic to be
voted into baseball's Hall of Fame. He made special efforts to repay his native Puerto
Rican communities during his career. Part of the Hispanic and Latin American Hritage
series.
1.Sports 2.Others 3.Mexican-Americans
Robin Hood
800, PIJ, 83, C, Disney, 1973
The animals have their own version of what really happened in Sherwood Forest in this
classic motion picture. Brilliant animated characters and magical songs present the
legendary English hero and his troop of jolly followers in a whole new way.
1.General
Robotic revolution
001.64, I-J, 24, CS, Nat. Geog., 1986
Examines "intelligent" robots--robots that "think" by taking in information, analyzing it,
and responding appropriately. We see robots that have vision and other sensor systems
that enable them to traverse varied terrain or to paint a simple portrait.
1.Computers/technology 2.Inventions
Rock and mineral
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Discover how rocks keep a constantly changing record of our planet's fascinating history,
and see how minerals are at the very core of our civilization.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Geology 3.Eyewitness
Rocks and minerals (Rev.)
550, I-J, 11, CS, BFA, 1955
Illustrates the formation of the three basically different kinds of rocks - igneous,
sedimentary and metamorphic. Indicates their composition and ways they may be
classified.
Rocks and Minerals
3-5, 17, Sunburst, 1999
Explains the difference between sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Describes
the changes brought on rocks by weather, water, erosion and other factors. Uses graphics
and animation to show the layers of the earth, illustrates the different kinds of soil.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Geology 3.Real World Science
Rocks and minerals: Hard facts
550, I-J, 16, CS, Clearvue, 1987
Follows a geologist to several rock outcrops and exposures in order to examine firsthand
some of the characteristics of the rocks and minerals of the Earth's crust. With actual
samples, molecular models, and animation, the geologist describes the formation of
different kinds of minerals and rocks.
Rocks and minerals: How we identify
550, I-J, 14, CS, Coronet, 1971
Identification and classification of rocks by their outstanding characteristics: pattern,
color, texture and mineral composites. Identification of minerals by hardness, cleavage,
crystal formation, lustre, magnetism and specific gravity and texture.
Rocks, fossils and earth history
550, J-S, 17, CS, Journal, 1977
Our earth's geological history and the time that living things have been a part of that
history can be learned from the rocks and fossils we find. Film shows several different
kinds of fossils and how fossils are formed. Visits to some national parks such as
Dinosaur National Monument provide graphic evidence of early life.
1.Prehistoric Times 2.Earth Science - General 3.Geology
Rocks, minerals and fossils
550, I-J, 17, CS, Barr, 1986
With the help of Jake, their prospector friend, Amy and Phil finish their homework
assignment on rocks and minerals. Jake shows them many beautiful and unusual
examples of each and they learn that a mineral is natural, inorganic, has definite chemical
composition, and certain physical properties. While rocks are made up of one or more
minerals and classified according to how they are made.
Rocks that reveal the past (Rev.)
550, I-S, 12, CS, BFA, 1985
By studying fossils found in layers of sedimentary rocks, scientists reconstruct the plant
and animal life of the past. A demonstration to explain how sedimentary rocks are formed
and examples of fossils found in the Grand Canyon are shown.
Roll of thunder, hear my cry
800, J-A, 95, CS, Upbeat, 1978
Tells the story of a Black family in poverty-stricken Mississippi during the Depression,
who struggle to hold on to the land they have owned for three generations. Seen through
the eyes of the young daughter, as she experiences the conflicts of kindness and cruelty,
tenderness and anger. Based on Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award winning book.
1.General 2.Black History 3.Great Depression - World War II
Roman city
914, I-A, 60, CS, PBS, 1994
Examines how the Roman Empire linked Western Europe, the Middle East, and North
Africa into a commercial and political unit based on their cities. Visits historical sites and
reveals how the structures were built and used.
1.Italy 2.Ancient History 3.Europe
Romans: Life, laughter and law
940, J-A, 22, C, LCOA, 1971
Rome's golden age comes to life through writings of the time, revealing surprising
parallels between their concerns and ours. We learn of Roman urban problems from
Juvenal, of patriotism from Cincinnatus, and of the Justinian Code reaffirming their great
legacy of laws...equal justice for all citizens.
1.Italy 2.Europe 3.Ancient History
Rosie's walk
Rosie, a little red hen, struts across her barnyard to the tune of "Turkey in the straw,"
keeping her country cool while unknowingly leading a stalking fox into one disaster after
another.
1.General
Rosie's walk
Rosie, a little red hen, struts across her barnyard to the tune of "Turkey in the Straw,"
keeping her country cool while unknowingly leading a stalking fox into one disaster after
another.
Rosy Grier: The courage to be me
921, J-S, 23, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1978
Presents a profile of Rosy Grier and details how he overcame shyness, rejection and
failure, and achieved success in sports, politics, entertainment and service to young
people.
1.Others 2.Sports 3.Values clarification 4.General
Route 66, First Transcontinental Highway
973., J-S, 26, CS, ClearVue,
Traces the path of Route 66, from its beginning in Chicago, IL. to its end in California.
Discusses the history behind this highway.
1.Transportation 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.General 4.California
Rufus M., try again
800, P, 13, CS, BFA, 1977
Rufus Moffat learned about the library from his older brother and sister who taunted him
because he could not read. He meets difficulties when he tries to use the library, but his
perseverance pays off.
Rules to the rescue!
100, P, 16, CS, Higgins, 1986
Shows the advantages of following rules, as well as the natural consequences of not
following them. Using an unusual approach to everyday situations that occur in the home,
at school, and the community, the importance of rules is shown.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Values clarification
Rumplestiltskin
390, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1949
Uses puppets to tell the story of Rumpelstiltskin and the miller's daughter who must spin
straw into gold.
Rumplestiltskin
800, P, 8, CS, Amer. School Pub, 1992
A poor miller wishing to impress his king boasts that his daughter can spin straw into
gold. The king orders that she do so. Fortunately, she is visited during the night by an odd
little man who spins the straw in return for gifts. In the end, she must say the little man's
name in order to keep her child which he has demanded as payment.
Runaway Ralph
800, P-I, 40, CS, Churchill, 1988
The further adventures of Ralph S. Mouse find him running away from home to avoid
sharing his motorcycle. Ralph roars off to a summer camp where he befriends a boy
named Garfield and is caught up in a series of fur-raising adventures.
1.General
Running brave
800, IJ, 106, C, Disney, 1983
For world-class distance runner Billy Mills, an extraordinary quest for personal
excellence following an impoverished upbringing on an Indian reservation led to his
startling upset victory at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.
1.General
Russia
914, J-A, 18, CS, Lucerne, 1985
Providing a general overview of the Soviet Union from the last of the Czars to Lenin and
the 1917 revolution, this film shows today's Russians at work and at play in Leningrad,
Moscow, and the Crimea. It includes scenes of the Battleship Potemkin, the Czar's
palace, and Lenin's home (now a museum) as well as glimpses of churches, government
buildings and typical worksites.
1.Russian Federation 2.Asia 3.Europe, Western
Russia: The people speak
914, J-A, 22, CS, New Dimensions, 1987
Conversations with Russians of all ages that were gathered by an American documentary
crew allow a compelling glimpse into people with interests and concerns very similar to
our own.
1.Europe, Western 2.Russian Federation 3.Asia
Russian Federation: A nation in transition
J-S, 20, C, UNITED, 1995
Introduces the "New Russia" and its largest neighbor, the Ukraine, through the eyes of
four teenagers from Moscow, Kiev, and St Petersburg. Discover what daily life is like for
people living in this region of Europe.
1.Russian Federation
Sacajawea
I-J, 30, CS, SVE, 2000
Recounts the story of Lewis and Clark's young Indian guide.
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
921, P-A, 30, CS, Asia for Kids, 1991
Set in 1955, this program is the true story of Sadako, a young Japanese girl who
developed leukemia from radiation caused by the bombing of Hiroshima. She is
reminded of the Japanese legend that if she folded 1,000 paper cranes, the gods might
grant her wish to be well. The action is presented through camera moves across exquisite
pastel drawings.
1.Others 2.Japan 3.FINE ARTS 4.Folklore 5.LITERATURE
Safety rules for school (2nd. ed.)
614.8, P, 11, CS, Aims, 1985
Safety Gremlin teaches students important safety rules. This puppet character intervenes
in a variety of near-accidents, and helps youngsters understand what can happen when
safety rules are ignored.
Sail to glory
790, I-J, 60, CS, S.D. County, 1991
Shows the re-enactment of the First America's Cup Race of 1851, starring the racing
schooner America. Beautiful photography and interesting character portrayals.
1.Inventions 2.Recreation 3.Early 1800's
Saint George and the dragon
800, P, 12, C, Random, 1988
Retells the episode in Spencer's "Faerie Queen" in which George slays the dragon that
has been terrorizing the country for years. Caldecott award winner.
1.General
Salt marsh: a question of values
570, S-A, 21, CS, EBEC, 1975
Documents the value of the biological communities that exist between sea and land. The
importance of energy flow and food supply in the salt marshes and estuaries is
emphasized.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Earth Science - General
Sam, Bangs And Moonshine
800, P-I, 15, CS, BFA, 1976
Illustrates that each of us is responsible for what s/he says and does, and we must be
aware of the consequences; that there is a time and place for pretending moonshine but
sometimes pretending can cause unexpected troubles.
1.General 2.Values clarification
San Andreas fault
550, I-S, 21, CS, EBEC, 1974
Gives evidence of the geologic forces at work in the San Andreas fault system and relates
these forces to the causes of earthquakes. Describes the scientific methods used to study
current activity in the San Andreas fault zone.
San Antonio de Pala
008473 979.4, I-J, 30, Huell Howser, 1997
The final video in the series is a surprise when Huell Houser visits Pala Village on the
Pala Indian Reservation in San Diego County. He meets with residents who share with
him every aspect of life on a reservation. Tribal members & tour guide tells the story of
the twenty-second site of the now restored mission. They tour the grounds, church, and
cemetery. In the end Huell with local residents & hosts gather at the town center to watch
an ancient authentic native game.
1.California 2.California 3.Documents/buildings/artifacts 4.Indians of North America 5.California Missions
San Diego and its communities: History in motion
979.4, P-I, 17, CS, Arden Prod., 1997
Journey through San Diego's rich history, as told by five young San Diegans representing
the region's ethnic diversity. Combines archival film footage, photographs, music, sound
effects, artwork and sites throughout San Diego County.
1.California 2.California 3.Arts and Crafts 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.Community Life
San Diego, San Luis Rey, San Juan Capistrano
979.4, I, 30, CS, Huel Howser Pro, 1998
Each video focuses on Houser's trip to each site showing the grounds, artifacts, museums,
and the outstanding feature of each mission. Unique information and facts are revealed by
Houser and docents at each site.
1.California 2.California 3.Indians (Native Americans) 4.Discovery and exploration 5.California Missions
San Diego Zoo
590, P-I, 17, CS, Disney, 1988
Disney favorite Minnie Mouse is our hostess for this behind- the-scenes look at the San
Diego Zoo and introduces us to the caring professionals who dedicate themselves to the
well-being of the zoo's citizens.
1.Animals - Zoo
San Francisco, San Rafael, San Francisco Solano
979.4, I, 30, CS, Huell Houser Pro, 1998
1.California 2.California 3.Discovery and exploration 4.Indians (Native Americans) 5.California Missions
San Gabriel, San Fernando, San Buena Ventura
979.4, I, 30, CS, Huell Houser Pro, 1998
Highlights Houser's trip to each site showing the grounds, artifacts, museums, and the
outstanding features of each site. Unique information and facts revealed by Howser and
docents at each mission.
San Luis Obispo, San Miguel and San Antonia
979.4, I, 30, CS, Huell Howser Pro, 1998
Each video focuses on Houser's trip to each site showing the grounds, artifats, museums,
Sand castle
800, P-A, 13, CS, NFC, 1978
A sandstorm whistles across dunes leaving a calm but barren beach scene. A smiling
figure emerges from the shifted patterns of sand and begins to shape a menagerie of
friendly creatures, each distinctive in shape, ability and emotion.
Sandra Day O'Connor
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about the life of the first woman ever to sit on the United States Supreme Court.
Share her rise from farm girl to the judiciary. Part of the American Women of
Achievement series.
1.Others 2.Constitution
Santa Barbara, Santa Ines, La Purisima Concepcion
Santa Cruz-Ca Gold
Includes: The oldest remaining oceanside amusement park on the West Coast contains
two National Historic Landmarks; Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, home to 12-foot
longboards, photos, memorabilia and many wonderful artifacts chronicling the history of
surfing as it pertains to Santa Cruz; Jack O'Neill, inventor of the wet suit, who changed
the sport of surfing in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Jose
Santa Fe Trail
973.6, I-J, 22, CS, ClearVue, 1991
Students will trace the history of the Santa Fe Trail and it's contribution to the
development of the Amer. West. A multi-part program that extends from the earliest
Spanish explorers to the arrival of the railroad.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Transportation 4.General
Santa Fe Trail
973.6, I-A, 16, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1979
The history of the Santa Fe Trail - trade route, military road, and path for western
migration - is traced in this film from its beginning in l821. Today many of our state and
interstate highways follow the path of the old Santa Fe Trail.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Southwestern States
Sarah plain and tall
800, I-A, 98, CS, Upbeat, 1990
In the year 1910, New Englander Sarah Wheaton (Glenn Close) answers an ad for a mailorder bride placed by a Kansas farmer who is a widower rearing two children. She begins
a 30 day trial period as their guest and enthusiastically assumes all motherly
responsibilities. As the days pass, this lonely, motherless family gradually opens their
hearts to Sarah and slowly comes to terms with their painful past. Closed captioned.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Home and Family 3.General
Say It By Signing (Living Language)
360, K-A, 60, CS, Highbridge Co, 1985
Invaluable tool for anyone with a deaf friend, relative or colleague. Dialogues in realistic
settings. Rehearse essential words and phrases for everyday activities such as dining out,
going shopping, and meeting new friends.
1.Communications 2.Alphabet 3.SPECIAL EDUCATION 4.Closed Captioned
Say no and mean it
100, I-J, 17, CS, Sunburst, 1991
Having the ability to say "no" effectively gives children the power to stand up for their
rights in difficult situations, be their own best self, and act in their own best interest.
1.Life Decisions 2.Home and Family 3.Values clarification
Saying no to alcohol and drugs
610, I-J, 12, CS, Filmfair, 1994
Designed for children nine through twelve-years-old, it presents ways to say "no" to peers
under friendly "I dare you" pressure, when offered dangerous substances. Also, it seeks to
build self-esteem, assertiveness, and establishes awareness of positive alternatives to drug
use among its viewers.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 4.Narcotics and Drug Abuse
School bus safety and courtesy (2nd ed.)
614.8, P-I, 13, CS, Coronet, 1983
Covers such vital safety rules as proper conduct to and from the bus stop; proper behavior
while riding the bus; respect for the bus driver; and orderly boarding and leaving the bus.
A demonstration of evacuation procedures prepares bus riders for emergency situations.
A School Daze - #7 School Related Signs
I-A, 40, Sign Enhancers, 1991
Attend class with Anna to learn school-related signs. Anna falls asleep and has a hilarious
dream that makes learning fun. Cultural Notes topic: educational options. Grammatical
Notes topic: directional verbs.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.CAREER EDUCATION 3.TEACHER EDUCATION
4.Listening/Communication
Schoolhouse rock: America rock
910, P-J, 30, CS, ABC, 1995
American history and government rock videos include "No More Kings", "Fireworks",
"Shot Heard 'Round the World", "The Preamble", "Elbow Room", "The Great American
Melting Pot", "Mother Necessity", "Sufferin' Till Suffrage", "I'm Just a Bill", and "ThreeRing Government".
1.Music - General 2.General 3.Constitution 4.Immigration 5.Revolutionary period - 1800 6.Discrimination
and Prejudice
Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar rock
400, P-J, 30, CS, ABC, 1995
Grammar rock videos include "Unpack Your Adjectives", "Lolly Lolly Lolly, Get Your
Adverbs Here", "Conjunction Junction", "Interjections!", "Refus Xavier Sarsaparilla",
"Verb: That's What's Happening", "A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing", "Busy
Prepositions", and "The Uncle of Mr. Morton".
1.Music - General 2.Grammar
Schoolhouse rock: Science rock
500, P-J, 30, CS, ABC, 1995
Science rock videos include "The Body Machine", "Do the Circulation", "Electricity,
Electricity", "The Energy Blues", "Interplanet Janet", "Telegraph Line", "Them Not-SoDry Bones", and "A Victim of Gravity".
1.Music - General 2.Biology - General 3.Physiology - General 4.Electricity and Magnetism 5.Astronomy
6.Gravity
Schoolhouse rock: Multiplication rock
510, P-J, 30, CS, ABC, 1995
Multiplication rock videos include "My Hero, Zero", "Elementary My Dear", "Three is a
Magic Number", "The Four-Legged Zoo", "Ready or Not, Here I Come", "I Got Six",
"Lucky Seven Sampson", "Figure Eight", "Naughty Number Nine", "The Good Eleven",
and "Little Twelvetoes".
1.Music - General 2.General 3.Arithmetic
The Science of Exploration
4-8, 30, Sunburst, 1996
Provides students with an in-depth look at how scientists and explorers observe, collect,
record and analyze data. A good introduction to the scientific method.
1.In-Service 2.Biology - Plants
Science projects and fairs: Tips for teachers
658.4, A, 40, CS, Insights Visual, 1987
Ten steps to a successful science fair for teachers.
Science projects for junior high
500, J, 24, C, Insights Visual, 1987
Fast-paced and very entertaining with homemade robots, good music, etc. Dedicated
solely to experiments and scientific methods. Over 40 experiments at various levels of
difficulty are described and ten students are interviewed on location.
1.General
Scientific method
500, I-J, 20, CS, Nat. Geog., 1993
Scientists explain and demonstrate how the scientific method applies to their work in all
aspects of science.
1.Scientific Method
Scientific Method
I-J, 23, CS, SVE, 2000
Introduce your students to one of the most important scientific concepts: the scientific
method. Trace the evolution of the scientific method and view its systematic, three-part
process of observation, theorizing or hypothesizing, and testing the hypothesis through
experimentation. Viewers will see the applicability of this procedure in real life.
1.Scientific Method 2.General
Sea life around Baja California
570, J-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1989
The ocean depths off the peninsula of Baja, Calif., have long been the source of
fishermen's tales of sea monsters. In this film the crew of the SOL uses the latest
scientific techniques to search for moray eels, manta rays and whale sharks--the giants of
the deep that have given rise to these stories.
1.Mexico 2.Oceanography 3.Animals - Marine
Sea shell animals
590, I-S, 11, CS, BFA, 1955
The film introduces its audience to shells and to the animals whose homes they are. There
are two major groups of shelled animals (mollusks): the univalves, those with one shell;
and the bivalves, those with two shells.
Seacoasts: A first film (2nd ed.)
550, I-J, 10, CS, BFA, 1989
There are many kinds of seacoasts. Some are sandy, some are rocky. Some consist of
tidal marshes. All coasts are battered by the rise and fall of the sea, leading to constant
change. A great variety of animals live in the tidal area.
Seal Island
590, I-J, 27, CS, Disney, 1953
The fascinating and authentic story of the magnificent fur-bearing seals which each
season repeat their drama of life against the rugged background of the misty Pribilof
Islands.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Oceanography 4.Animals - General
Search for solutions - part 3
500, IJ, 55, C, Nat. Geographic, 1979
A film about the process of science and the concepts and approaches to problem solving.
Illustrates how scientists and social scientists, artists and athletes solve problems, which
is the fun of science.
1.General
Seashore
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Explore the line between land and sea - from waves to winds to tide pools - and discover
what makes our coastline so alluring to both wildlife and humans.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Birds 4.Biomes 5.Eyewitness
Seashore Surprises
550, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #88, 1997
LeVar explores plant and animal life at the edge of the sea with two local naturalists. He
also goes beach combing.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Biology - Plants 3.Oceanography 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Seasons: A year of change
520, I-S, 15, CS, Aims, 1979
Takes the viewer through all four seasons - a year of changes and adaptation, birth,
growth and death. The viewer will discover insights into ecology, into life itself and its
cycles.
1.Seasons 2.Biology - General
Seasons and days
520, I-S, 11, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1984
Extensive animation shows how changes in seasons and the length of daylight result from
the earth revolving around the sun on an inclined axis. Explains polar circles and the
tropics.
1.Astronomy 2.Seasons
Seasons of the Navajo
970.1, PI, 60, C, KPBS,
Follows the members of a Navajo family through the four seasons as they seek harmony
with Changing Woman. She, in exchange, nourishes and sustains them.
Secret garden
800, I-J, 107, CS, BBC, 1984
Story of Mary Lennox, a recently-orphaned little girl who's sent to live in her uncle's
oppressive house on the Yorkshire moors. At first spoiled and unruly, the child begins to
change when she discovers her dead aunt's secret garden. She also discovers her young
cousin, who has become bedridden because he believes he's deformed, and through their
experiences in the garden both children bring life back to the gloomy estate as they find
new strength in themselves.
1.General
Secret Garden (Hallmark)
800, I-J, 102, CS, Upbeat, 1993
1993 version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's turn-of-the-century classic. Brought together
at a country house, children discover a locked and abandoned garden.
1.General
Secret of NIMH
800, PI, 83, C, Xerox, 1983
Based on Robert O'Brien's award-winning tale of a timid mouse who becomes a heroine
in spite of herself. Trying to save her house from Farmer Fitzgibbon's plow, Mrs. Frisby,
the mother mouse, gets help from a wonderfully klutzy crow, a wise owl, and some
highly intelligent rats...
1.General
Secret sharer
800, J-S, 30, CS, EBEC, 1973
Presents a haunting tale of a captain whose inner conflicts pit his conscience against the
safety of the ship he commands and the men he leads - a struggle precipitated by the
secret sharer.
1.General
Secret Train to Freedom
One of the marvels of the Underground Railroad was how it worked - how runaway
slaves knew which way to go, how they found people willing to help them, how they
knew where to get help along the way. A narrator explains the signs and signals that
helped lead slaves to freedom.
1.Black History 2.Minority Studies
Secret Weapons and Great Escapes
590, P-I, 45, CS, Nat. Geog., 1997
Spin shows how various animals stay alive. Learn about skunks, cobras, lizards, and even
the tasty tomato frog, which oozes a goo that can glue a snake's mouth shut.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Reptiles 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Really Wild Animals
Secrets of the ant and insect world
590, P-I, 13, C, Disney, 1961
There are 5,000 species of ants, each with a highly specialized existence.
Microphotography reveals that the ant society offers many parallels to human society.
Secrets of the bee world
590, P-A, 13, CS, Disney, 1961
The queen bee is the central figure in the bee world and only she has the power to
reproduce the species. The workers build the broad combs in which the honey supply is
sealed.
1.Animals - Insects
Secrets of the plant world
580, P-I, 15, C, Disney, 1961
Time-lapse photography reveals nature's various methods for plant life propagation. The
maturing seeds' and plants' actual reactions to sunshine and moisture are shown in vivid
detail.
Secrets of the underwater world
570, I-J, 16, CS, Disney, 1961
This film enters the oceanologist's realm and studies the intriguing life beneath the
water's surface. Examines the curious habits of those animals that inhabit tidal fringes,
fresh water and shallow seas.
1.Oceanography 2.Animals - Marine 3.Biology - General
Secrets of the underwater world
570, I-J, 16, CS, Disney, 1961
This film enters the oceanologist's realm and studies the intriguing life beneath the
water's surface. Examines the curious habits of those animals that inhabit tidal fringes,
fresh water and shallow seas.
1.Oceanography 2.Animals - Marine 3.Biology - General 4.Bilingual Education
Seeds and Plants
3-5, 13, Sunburst, 1999
Defines osmosis, photosynthesis, chlorophyll, xylem, sepal, stamen and stigma.
Discusses the plant life cycle, pollination, fertilization and germination.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Real World Science
Seeds and weeds (observing plants)
580, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1979
Weeds are very successful plants. They've been able to spread themselves all over the
world without our help. Most of them grow from seeds, and in this film we'll investigate
some weeds, how they spread their seeds and how the seeds grow.
Seeds: How they germinate
580, I-J, 11, CS, Coronet, 1971
Shows the various factors in the success of seed plants including the system of seed
dispersal and the structure and stages in the growth of the embroyo.
1.Biology - Plants
Seeds on the move
580, I-A, 14, CS, Stanton, 1986
All flowering plants produce seeds, which require suitable places in which to germinate
and grow if they are to survive to become mature plants. Seeds must have a means of
dispersal if they are to travel far from the parent plant, and plants have evolved some
fascinating structures in order to scatter their seeds.
Seeing
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Introduces Danny, who doesn't mind his new glasses, when he learns how important eyes
are. From the Most Important Person - Senses Series.
1.Senses
Seeing through commercials
640, P-J, 15, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1979
Illustrates special camera effects and manipulative techniques used to make products
appear more appealing and exciting than they are. An entertaining introduction to the
more subtle aspects of TV advertising.
1.Consumer Education 2.LANGUAGE ARTS 3.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV 4.Economics, General
Sentences with Ralph and Stanley
400, I, 15, CS, BFA, 1978
Tells how two young boys learn the basic skills involved in writing a complete sentence
when they set out to track down the Loch Ness Monster.
1.General 2.Grammar 3.Writing
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
930, I-S, 60, CS, Clear Vue, 1989
Reveals the story behind each wonder, its location; people responsible for construction;
and original function. Reconstructs each to its original beauty in ancient times.
1.Ancient History 2.HISTORY - WORLD
Shape hunting: circles, triangles, rectangles, squares
510, P, 7, CS, Coronet, 1980
Presents four basic shapes to introduce primary children to basic math concepts and
hands-on art activities. Colorful animation describes identifying characteristics of each
shape and shows how many everyday objects relate to these four basic shapes.
1.General 2.Shape
Shape hunting: Lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals
Presents a creative review of lines, triangles, and quadrilaterals, describing and
comparing these figures while relating them to shapes found in the physical world.
1.Shape 2.General
Share It With Someone
100, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Stresses that, whether it's a toy car, sugar cookies or a super idea, it's more fun to share
than to be alone. From the Most Important Person - Getting Along With Others Series.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Home and Family 4.Zoo Animals (In the Wild)
Shark
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
How can a shark swim without a bone in its body? Discover a shark that can fit in your
hand and a shark that eats nothing but plankton as well as what motivates these
fascinating creatures.
1.Animals - Marine 2.Oceanography 3.Eyewitness
Shark: Some facts
590, I-J, 16, CS, BFA, 1978
Sharks are among the most misunderstood creatures in the universe. Of the 250 species of
sharks, some are completely harmless to people, most are dangerous only if provoked,
and all sharks play important roles in the marine environment.
Sharks
590, IJ, 60, C, Nat. Geog., 1981
A much-maligned creature, sharks are not as dangerous as their reputation. Extraordinary
photography and new data on how sharks feed, rest and why they attack.
Sheep Crossing
630, P-J, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Explores the world of sheep and wool.
1.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter 2.Animals - Farm
Shell
570, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Discover creatures forgoing speed in exchange for strength. Learn about one of the most
dynamic solutions for survival in nature, and its greatest architectural achievement.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Marine 3.Eyewitness
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
Introduces students to the delegates at the 1787 summer convention in Philadelphia who
were to draft a plan that would become our constitution. Also tells why the "Bill of
Rights" was a necessity.
1.Constitution 2.Others 3.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts 5.HISTORY U.S.
Shiloh
800, P-J, 93, CS, Filmic, 1996
From the Newbery Award-winning book, Shiloh, a beagle, runs away from his neglectful
owner and is found by a boy who is determined to save the dog from more neglect.
Against the wishes of the dog's owner and his own father, the determined boy risks
everything to make the dog his own.
1.Animal Stories 2.General
Shine when you dine
640, I-J, 33, C, Franklin Clay, 1989
Teaches the importance of kitchen safety and following directions. Uses kitchen video
transfers and graphic photography. Part 1 - Manners - 13 min. Part 2 - Table settings - 20
min.
Ships: A first film (Rev.)
380, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1990
Ships are compared to show similarities and differences in large commercial vessels. The
roles of the people who work aboard freighters, tankers and passenger ships are defined
and viewers see what different types of freighters look like.
1.Transportation
Ships-Ca Gold
Includes: Yurok canoe, hand carved from a single 10-ton redwood log by a descendent of
the ancient Yurok Indians; Concrete ship, located off Seacliff Beach in Santa Cruz Co.;
Lightship, the last remaining lightship in a fleet of floating lighthouses that, for 73 years,
marked the entrance to the ship channel leading to San Francisco Bay.
Shoemaker and the elves
390, P, 13, C, Phoenix/Coronet, 1962
The story of the elves who slip into the shoemaker's shop and make shoes for him is
retold with animated puppets.
Shoeshine girl
800, I-S, 30, CS, LCA, 1980
A young girl learns some important lessons while spending her summer at her aunt's
house. Based on the book "Shoeshine Girl".
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Home and Family 3.General
Shot heard round the world (Part 2 of Johnny Tremaine)
973.3, I-J, 32, CS, Disney, 1966
Younger members of the "Sons of Liberty" supplied the information about British plans
which enabled Paul Revere to alert the Minutemen to take up arms. Second half of
"Johnny Tremaine" VC6953.
Shout it out alphabet
400, P-I, 12, CS, Phoenix, 1969
A film game in which an audience of children tries to see how many words they can
recognize by identifying the first letter in the collage of animated happenings on the
screen.
1.General 2.Alphabet
Siblingitis (Ramona series)
P-J, 29, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1987
Based on one of the stories from Ramona Forever. Ramona is upset and angry about the
new baby. Designed to motivate reading and sharpen writing and communication skills.
1.Home and Family 2.LITERATURE 3.Writing
Sight
610, P-A, 35, CS, DK Publishing, 1997
An exploration of the world through different eyes, revealing there is more to sight than
that which meets the human eye.
Sign of the beaver
Matt, son of a white settler, is left alone for almost a year while his father is retrieving his
wife and daughter to their new home in the Maine wilderness in 1768. Matt cares for the
new homestead by himself, meets an Indian boy and begins to teach him how to read.
Enhanced animated illustrations from the Newbery award winning book by Elizabeth
George Speare.
1.General 2.Colonial period 3.Reading
Out of the Past #4: Signs and Symbols
930, J-S, 60, CS, ClearVue,
Deciphers some of the ancient signs and symbols used in ancient civilizations. Shows
how archaeologists unearth artifacts.
1.Ancient History 2.Archeology 3.General 4.General
Silver Blaze
800, J-S, 31, CS, Coronet, 1977
One of Sherlock Holmes' most famous adventures, involving the theft of a race horse,
Silver Blaze, and the mysterious death of his trainer.
1.General
Silver chair, The - Pt. 2
800, I-J, 110, CS, Films, Inc., 1990
Eustace and his friend Jill enlist the help of Glimfeather, a magic owl, in the search for
Prince Rilian. Glimfeather carries them to the marshland where they meet Puddleglum, a
Marsh-Wiggle, who joins their journey. Following Aslan's magical signs, they travel
through a land of giants to the castle of Harfang, where they find a clue to the missing
Prince's whereabouts. Closed captioned.
1.General
Silver chair, The - Pt. 1
800, I-J, 110, CS, Films, Inc., 1990
The final installment of the Chronicles of Narnia follows Eustace and his friend, Jill as
they go through a wooden door in a brick wall in order to escape some bullies and find
themselves in Narnia. Aslan charges them with the task of finding the missing Prince
Rilian, King Caspians son, thought to be held captive in a distant land. Closed captioned.
1.General
Silver cow, The
800, P, 13, C, Weston Woods, 1985
Traditional Welsh tale about a young cowherd, his harp, and the shining white cow it
summons from the depth of a mountain lake.
Simon Bolivar
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Follow this revolutionary's dream of a united, liberated South American continent free
from the Spanish Empire and European colonialism. Against all odds, he was able to
liberate five countries and adopt a Declaration of Independence for Venezuela. Part of the
Hispanic and Latin American Heritage series.
1.Others 2.South America 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Simple machines
530, I-J, 20, CS, Nat. Geog., 1993
Learn about how the inclined plane, the pulley, the lever, and other simple machines
work and how they work for us. Discover how combinations of simple machines are in
our everyday life.
1.Physics - General
Simple Machines
3-5, 16, Sunburst, 1999
Illustrates the workings of six simple machines: the inclined plane, the wedge, the screw,
the lever, the wheel and axle, and the pulley. Gives examples of how each is used in daily
life to make work easier.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Force and Motion 3.Physics - General 4.Mechanics 5.Real World Science
Simple Machines
The function of machines is to make work easier. Look at the concept of work and how
humans use basic tools to help get work done. Learn that work happens when a force is
used to move an object over a distance. Simple machines are used to either reduce the
force or increase the distance over which the force is exerted. Six simple machines are
explained.
Simple machines: Inclined planes (2nd Ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Highlights the important distinction between stationary and moving inclined planes and
demonstrates how the slope of an inclined plane affects the amount of force and its
direction.
1.Physics - General 2.Mechanics
Simple machines: Inclined planes (2nd ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Highlights the important distinction between stationary and moving inclined planes and
demonstrates how the slope of an inclined plane affects the amount of force and its
direction.
1.Physics - General 2.Mechanics 3.Bilingual Education
Simple machines: Levers (2nd. Ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Youngsters are introduced in a whimsical way to the workings of the lever. They learn
that a lever can be any bar that tips back and forth on a point (fulcrum) and that a lever
exchanges distance for force or force for distance and speed. Applications in many
devices and body parts are demonstrated.
Simple machines: Levers (2nd. ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Youngsters are introduced in a whimsical way to the workings of the lever. They learn
that a lever can be any bar that tips back and forth on a point (fulcrum) and that a lever
exchanges distance for force or force for distance and speed. Applications in many
devices and body parts are demonstrated.
1.Physics - General 2.Mechanics 3.Bilingual Education
Simple machines: Pulleys (2nd. Ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Straight-forward diagrams of the individual segments of a pulley are combined with
humorous, practical applications of fixed and moving pulleys as our intrepid caveman
adapts these simple machines to stone-age life.
1.Mechanics 2.Physics - General
Simple machines: Wheels and axles (2nd. Ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Animated prehistoric characters help youngsters learn about simple machines. They are
first shown how wheels and axles help reduce friction, and then they see how wheels and
axles are used in all sorts of devices to make work easier.
Simple machines: Working together (2nd ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Animated characters help youngsters learn that the lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel,
and axle are simple machines- the basic building blocks of mechanical devices. The more
these simple machines are used, the easier it is to understand the mechanics of input and
output work.
1.Mechanics 2.Physics - General
Simple machines: Working together (2nd ed.)
530, I-J, 12, CS, Coronet, 1984
Animated characters help youngsters learn that the lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel
and axel are simple machines-the basic building blocks of mechanical devices. The more
of these simple machines are used, the easier it is to understand the mechanics of input
and output work.
1.Mechanics 2.Physics - General 3.Bilingual Education
Sindbad Voyage
930, I-S, 54, CS, FFTH, 1993
Sindbad the Sailor was a fictional character from the "Arabian Nights." Or were his
adventures based on actual experiences of Arab sailors plying the silk and spice route to
China. Video follows a crew of twenty who spent seven months at sea in a ship built
without nails, sewn together with coconut rope and living as the tales of Sindbad said he
lived.
1.Arabia 2.India and Pakistan 3.Ancient History 4.Africa
Sing down the moon
970.1, I-J, 36, CS, Media Basics, 1986
A young Indian girl tells about the forced migration of the Navajos from their homeland
in Arizona to Fort Sumner in New Mexico. Based on Scott O'Dell's Newbery Award
winning book.
Singin' in the rain
780, I-J, 103, C, Mass Media, 1952
A classic Hollywood musical which centers on the frantic transition to "talkies" during
the late twenties.
1.Theatre/Motion Pictures/TV 2.General
Singing Cowboys-Ca Gold
See how historical events influence a nation's cultures, including parades, museums,
songs, and movies. Cowboy songs have become a part of our national heritage. Shows
Roy Rogers Museum, etc.
1.California 2.California 3.Black History 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts 5.California's Gold
Sir Isaac Newton - The Gravity of Genius
The amazing English thinker was the first to describe gravitation, invented calculus, and
still had time to be a member of Parliament!
1.Scientists 2.Others 3.Gravity
Six pieces of the past
0560, I-J, 18, C, Upbeat, 1996
Documents how sunken artifacts are scientifically traced, located and retrieved, and their
importance in determining how ancient people lived.
1.Ancient History 2.Archeology
Skeleton
610, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Delve beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of
skeletons - especially our own.
Skylark
800, I-A, 98, C, Upbeat, 1993
In this sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall," drought in Kansas forces the family to make a
painful decision that tears them from their home and from each other. Separated by miles
but bound together by love, they learn that devotion is what makes them a family.
Slaves story: Running a thousand miles to freedom
973.7, J-S, 29, CS, Coronet/LCA, 1972
This true story of a daring young couple's escape from slavery in 1848 is based on their
own written account, and explores the complex relations between masters and slaves in
the antebellum South, and dramatizes the sectional tensions that eventually led to the
Civil War.
1.Civil War 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies
Sleeping Beauty
390, P-I, 7, CS, EBEC, 1969
A story of revenge - with the usual happy fairy tale ending. The wicked old fairy lays a
curse on the baby princess, but the good fairy is able to protect her and the royal court.
Sleeping Beauty
800, P-I, 75, C, Disney, 1959
Princess Aurora's grace and beauty provoke the wicked fairy Maleficent to cast a spell of
enchanted slumber. Prince Philip must brave many dangers if he is to wake Princess
Aurora from her eternal sleep.
1.General
Slime molds: Plant, animal or ?
570, I-A, 13, CS, Stanton, 1979
Not all things in science fit into neat categories. The slime mold is a case in point. The
film uses time-lapse photography to show animal-like movement and the formation of
plant-like fruiting bodies in detail.
Smelling
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Introduces Fumble, Bird and his friends who tour the inside of a nose to examine the
parts that do the smelling. Concludes the adventure when the nose sneezes. From The
Most Important Person - Senses Series.
1.Senses
Wynken, Blynken and Nod
800, P, 28, CS, E.C.Films, 1983
Includes: Smile for Auntie, Make Way for Ducklings, The Snowy Day and Wynken,
Blynken and Nod.
1.General
Smokeless tobacco
610, J-S, 17, C, Disney, 1988
The very real dangers of smokeless tobacco are presented in this dramatic film based on
the true story of Sean Marsee, a high school track star and habitual user of snuff, who
died of oral cancer at age 19.
1.General 2.Smoking 3.Substance abuse catalog
Snails
590, P-I, 12, CS, BFA, 1979
Depicts the life activities of the common garden snail, using many close-ups to show how
it moves, eats and reproduces. Differentiates between water and land snails.
1.Animals - General 2.Bug City and Backyard Science
Snakes and how they live (Rev.)
590, I-J, 13, CS, Aims, 1988
Uses close-photography, graphics, and animation to show the physical characteristics of
different species of snakes. The reptiles are followed moving on the ground and in water,
shedding their outer skin, eating their prey, and hibernating. A variety of harmless and
poisonous snakes are shown.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Reptiles
Snakes (2nd Ed. Rev.)
In a wide-ranging survey of snakes that focuses on habitats and structural and behavioral
adaptations, we observe how snakes move and feed, examining closely their distinctive
features.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Animals - General
Snow Queen
Traces the adventures of a boy and girl who grow up together, are separated by evil
spirits, and finally are reunited. The power of the Snow Queen to chill human life, and
the warmth of human feelings which can overcome hatred, are beautifully symbolized.
1.General
Snow White and the seven dwarfs (Disney)
800, P-A, 84, CS, Disney, 1937
When Snow White's vain and wicked stepmother, the Queen, consults her Magic Mirror,
her worst fear is confirmed--that Snow White's beauty surpasses even her own! Snow
White is forced to flee into the forest, where she befriends seven lovable dwarfs. But
despite the dwarfs' loyalty, they cannot protect Snow White against the Queen's evil
spell... which can only be broken by Love's First Kiss!
Snow White: Lesson in cooperation
100, P-I, 8, CS, Disney, 1978
Youngsters learn that working with others can be a satisfying experience with help from a
scene from the animated film, as dozens of delightful forest creatures help Snow White
with her chores.
Snowbound
Based on the book by Harry Mazer, this dramatic film depicts the exciting story of two
young people whose hazardous experiences when stranded in the midst of a blizzard
bring them to a new understanding of themselves and each other.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.General 4.Values clarification
Snowman
800, P, 26, C, Mass Media, 1982
A young boy builds a snowman during the day and wakes up at night to discover that it
has come alive. The two share happy rambles around the house, around the yard, and then
on a magical journey to the North Pole!
1.General
Snowstorm in the jungle
610, IJS, 60, C, Raintree Pub., 1985
Details the story behind the deluge of drugs flooding the U. S. which became known as a
result of an expedition up the Amazon River for Turner Broadcasting by explorerscientist Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his son Jean-Michel, where they found the source of
the world cocaine problem.
1.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.General
Snowy day
800, P, 6, C, Weston, 1964
An animated version of the picture book by Ezra Jack Keats, using the original
illustrations. Tale of a small boy's delight in a city snowfall.
1.General 2.Seasons
Snowy day
An animated version of the picture book by Ezra Jack Keats, using the original
illustrations. Tale of a small boy's delight in city snowfall.
Snowy Day: Stories & Poems
520, P, 28, CS, GPN - RR #80, 1997
Viewers experience a variety of ways to beat winter's chills and enjoy snowy fun. Also
takes viewers to Alaska to find out about the Iditarod - a famous dog sled race.
1.Alaska 2.Poets and Poetry 3.Seasons 4.Meteorology 5.LITERATURE 6.READING RAINBOW
So dear to my heart
800, P-J, 82, CS, Disney,
Story of a young boy with big dreams and an even bigger imagination, adopting a
rejected and mischievous black lamb and then entering him in the County Fair.
1.General
Soft is the heart of a child
658.4, T, 26, CS, HAZELD, 1990
Story of a family that is threatened by alcoholism. Focusing on the children--rather than
on the alcoholic--the film shows three youngsters confused and frightened by the father's
drinking, by arguments, by violence. One of the children, Brian, decides to look for help.
Finally you'll see the turning point as members of the family resolve not to let their lives
be destroyed by alcoholism. Teacher preview suggested.
1.General 2.Home and Family 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 4.In-Service
Soil and water: a living world
570, P-I, 16, CS, Barr, 1984
Children in a nature camp learn all about life forms that live in soil and water. First, using
their eyes and magnifying lenses they can see only the largest of the small animals living
in soil. But, through microscopes they can see microorganisms. Next, they explore a pond
where they learn that like soil, pond water is full of life.
1.Biology - General 2.Biology - Microbiology
Sojourner Truth
Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, anti-slavery activist, 1797-1883. Black Americans of
achievement series.
Solar Energy
This thorough program explains how solar energy is captured, transferred, and stored.
The sun offers a promising, long-lasting light supply. With the proper technology, we can
utilize this natural reservoir to power cars, factories, and homes!
1.Science in Action 2.Energy and Matter
Solar system (2nd Ed.)
520, J-S, 18, CS, EBEC, 1977
Combines three-dimensional models with "you-are-there" camera techniques to create a
sense of drifting through outer space. Like passengers on a space ship, we progress past
each planet and its moons, past asteroids and comets. Narration probes the origins of the
solar system and the geologic makeup of each planet.
1.Astronomy
Soledad, San Carlos, San Juan Bautista
Solids, liquids and gases
540, I-J, 21, CS, Rainbow, 1994
Learn about the special characteristics of each of these three phases of matter through
real-life situations, computer graphics and animation, and experiments students can
perform. Discusses atoms and molecules, as well as how the matter goes through phase
changes via condensation, melting, boiling, freezing and sublimation.
1.Chemistry 2.Energy and Matter
Soviet Union: Rise & Fall - Part 1
008569 914, J, 120, EVN,
Part 1 & 2 takes the viewers on tour of Soviet history from the Bolskevik Revolution to
Boris Yeltsin. This overview explores the spirit of the people who survived wars,
revolutions, and constant political turmoil for centuries.
1.Russian Federation 2.Europe
Solving conflicts
100, I-J, 18, C, Churchill, 1988
Explores better ways to handle the typical conflicts all students experience.
1.Values clarification 2.General 3.Substance abuse catalog
Someplace Else
330, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR124, 1997
Mrs. Tilby, who after years of living in the same small town, sets off to explore life in
other places. LeVar takes viewers from one end of the country to the other, to places we
call home.
1.Home and School 2.Community Life 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S. 4.LITERATURE 5.READING RAINBOW
Sonic boom--sound waves through the air
530, I-S, 7, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1984
Examines sound waves created by an airplane traveling at subsonic and supersonic
speeds. Explains what causes a "sonic boom." Extensive animation.
1.Physics - General 2.Sound
Sooper puppy
610, P, 19, C, Coronet, 1988
Teaches the secrets of personal success through the power of a strong self-image.
Blatantly preaching against breaking rules, drinking liquor, and smoking cigarettes, this
film effectively "barks out" valuable messages on self-esteem.
1.Life Decisions 2.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 3.Smoking 4.Substance abuse catalog 5.General
Soopergoop
610, P-I, 13, CS, Churchill, 1975
A fast animated story in which two irreverent characters concoct a TV commercial for a
sweet cereal. Reveals selling techniques and commercialism behind the fun.
1.Foods and Nutrition 2.Bilingual Education
Sorcerer's Apprentice
800, P-S, 27, CS, Pyramid, 1980
When young Hans is hired as apprentice to Spellbinder the Sorcerer, a glimpse into the
magican's crystal bell tells Hans that his master's magic--like his hat and his heart is
black. Hans' ability to read the Book of Magic becomes his secret weapon against the
Sorcerer's evil powers.
Sound
Find out how sounds are made and how they travel. Examine how sound waves move and
are measured. Learn about the concepts of amplitude, wavelength and frequency, the
ideas of pitch and echoes, as well as the speed of sound. Explore the process of
echolocation.
Sound of sunshine, sound of rain
360, P-I, 15, CS, Filmfair, 1984
Looks into the life of a blind, seven-year-old Black boy and his intimate world of sounds
and touch. His view of the world is affected by his handicap, his poverty and his race, so
he treasures trips to the park and grocery store and his world of sounds.
1.General 2.Minority Studies
Sounder
By William Armstrong - Sounder, a great coon dog, has adopted a family...a family so
poor that sometimes he has no food to eat. Each Storybound program consists of a brief
introduction followed by a dramatic reading of a portion of the story. Cliffhanger endings
encourage youngsters to read the book.
Sounder
800, 120, C, KPBS, 1984
The share cropper wasn't weak or wicked but crops were poor and his children were
hungry. This hunger is what causes him to steal a ham and some sausage. The sheriff
comes to arrest the man and nearly kills his hunting dog.
Sounds cool
530, I-J, 21, CS, Nat. Geog., 1998
A musically challenged rock band shows how sound waves are measured, the properties
of sound, how echoes are produced, the Doppler effect, and how our ears hear sounds.
Then visit an anechoic chamber and learn about the variables of acoustics.
1.Sound
Southwest Indian arts and crafts
970.1, PIJ, 13, C, Coronet, 1973
Shows the southwestern Indians' artistry in Navajo rugs, San Ildefonso and Acomo
pottery, Hopi and Zuni jewelry, Kachina dolls and Pima and Papago baskets.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.Indians of North America
Southwest Indians of early America
970.1, PIJ, 14, C, Coronet, 1973
Tells how the early Indians of the southwest met their needs through division of labor and
use of natural resources. Shows dwellings and remains of the ancestors of the Hopi, Pima
and Papago Indians that prospered a thousand years ago.
Soviet Union, Part 1
914, I-S, 28, CS, BFA/Phoenix, 1987
Brings to life the USSR and its people...at home, in school, at factories, and on the farm.
Differences between the main regions of this vast nation are shown, assisted by the use of
maps.
1.Asia 2.Europe, Western 3.Russian Federation
Soviet Union, Part 2
914, I-S, 22, CS, BFA/Phoenix, 1987
From early Slavic tribes, Viking invaders, Mongolian conquerers, into the modern space
age, this film presents the causes and effects of Russian history, and the diversified
heritage that has brought this vast land from feudal serfdom to become a modern
superpower.
1.Asia 2.Europe, Western 3.Russian Federation
Soviet Union: Rise & Fall - Part 2
008570 914, J, 120, EVN,
Part 1 & 2 takes the viewers on tour of Soviet history from the Bolskevik Revolution to
Boris Yeltsin. This overview explores the spirit of the people who survived wars,
revolutions, and constant political turmoil for centuries.
Spanish-American War, The
This insightful video will help students better understand the short war in 1898 that
established the US as a world power. Centering around the liberation of Cuba, the US
engaged in several battles with Spain that resulted in the American acquisition of Guam,
Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
1.1890's - World War I 2.General
Spanish conquest of the new world (Rev. ed.)
973.1, I-J, 18, CS, Coronet, 1988
Cortez, Pizarro, Balboa, De Soto and other men who won a great empire for Spain take
on a new meaning as we see the new lands conquered, cities built, and Indian
civilizations overthrown and replaced with the culture of Spain.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Spanish empire in the new world
973.1, I-J, 22, C, 100% Productions, 1992
Recreates the Spanish exploration of the New World beginning with Columbus. Includes
life aboard a Spanish caravel as it crosses the ocean and how the conquistadors colonized
the conquered Indian lands.
1.Discovery and Exploration 2.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer.
Spanish explorers
973.1, I-S, 14, CS, EBEC, 1965
Shows the discovery of America through the eyes of the Spanish explorers. Explains why
Europeans were anxious to find an ocean route to Asia, and how Spain's goal of
exploration changed to that of building an empire.
Spanish in the Southwest
979.4, I-S, 14, CS, BFA, 1979
120 years before the British founded Jamestown, Spanish conquistadores and priests
explored and claimed almost half of the present-day U. S. Film presents the reasons for
and legacy of Spanish exploration and settlement.
1.California 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Mexican-Americans
Speak Out, Kids
400, I-J, 22, CS, ClearVue, 1987
Two young people learn how to prepare and deliver well-organized, energetic, and
colorful presentations, from gathering information to the final rehearsal.
1.General 2.Speech
Special trade, A
100, P-I, 17, CS, Clearvue, 1980
Shows a special friendship between an old gentleman and a young girl as both get older.
A warm, touching story where no "generation gap" occurs.
Speeches of Our Founding Fathers & The American Revolution, The
How did the leaders of the Revolution inspire others to follow them? Relive their
masterful speeches which defined the principles of freedom, rallied the colonists,
bolstered the troops, and established the ideology of a new nation! This is as close as
your students can get to being there in the 1700's!
1.CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT 2.Colonial period 3.Revolutionary period - 1800
Spiders (Rev. ed.)
Shows the various parts of the spider's body and explains how these parts function.
Illustrates how the spider traps the insects and other small animals on which it feeds.
Shows the life cycle of the spider beginning with the creation of the egg sac.
Spiders & Scorpions
590, P-J, 23, CS, Upbeat, 1998
Examines all facets of spider life - webs and the spider's use of silk, eating habits, growth
and molting, mating habits and care of the young. Reviews the lifestyle if the other
arachnid (scorpions) and their possession of a poisonous stinger. Presents tips on creating
a spider habitat for common house or garden spiders.
Spirit of the renaissance
940, S-A, 31, C, EBEC, 1970
Illustrates the intellectual and artistic climate of Florence during the fourteenth and
fifteenth centuries by closely observing the daily life of a contemporary Florentine.
Reveals the several facets of the Renaissance that made it unique in religion, education,
discovery, art, literature and politics.
1.Renaissance 2.Europe
Splendid little war, The
973.8, J-A, 55, CS, Zenger, 1992
Vintage newsreels (some recently discovered), dramatic reenactments, and well-paced
stills (all to the strains of period music) document causes, events, key figures, and
outcomes of the Spanish-American War.
1.1890's - World War I
Split cherry tree
800, IJ, 26, C, LCA, 1982
A poor farmer gains insight into his son's dreams and ambitions when the youth finds
himself in trouble.
Spring brings changes (3rd Ed.)
520, K-I, 14, CS, SVE, 1991
Children's words and song combine with visual images of fields of flowers, industrious
bees, migrating birds, gentle rain and newborn animals to tell about spring. Slow motion
photography demonstrates root, stem, and leaf growth in detail.
1.Seasons 2.Astronomy 3.Biology - Plants
Squirrel on my shoulder
590, P-J, 25, CS, Films Inc., 1980
Naturalist John Paling finds an abandoned baby gray squirrel and has his cat raise it as
one of her kittens. The squirrel's progress becomes a frantic story of domestic chaos until,
at three months old, it must be returned to the wild.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Pet
Squirrels Are Up, squirrels are down:Adverbials of place
400, P-I, 10, CS, BFA, 1972
Learning to read should be a pleasant experience. High-interest visuals of animals and
children are put to work for the beginning reader. Adverbs selected from commonly used
vocabulary lists and primary readers are presented both orally and visually.
1.Grammar 2.General
St. George and the dragon (Spanish)
Adapted from Spenser's "The Faerie Queen," a young knight fulfills his destiny to
become St. George of England. Coming to the aid of a princess whose kingdom is
beseiged by a fearsom dragon, the young knight battles the terrifying beast for three days.
His sword and his valor ultimately vanquish the monster, and he weds the princess and
becomes king of the land.
St. Patrick's Day
394.2, K-I, 25, CS, Asia for Kids, 1996
Program features symbols, customs, rituals and folklore of the celebration. A brief
historical biography and an overview of Irish immigration. Live demonstration of
traditional music and dance.
1.General 2.Arts and Crafts 3.Others 4.Immigration 5.Ireland
Stagecoach westward
973.5, I-J, 14, ClearVue/Barr, 1966
Dramatizes frontier travel by overland stagecoach in the middle 1800's telling the role it
played in the westward expansion of the United States. Pictures coaches, relays of horses
and the system of relay stations.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.HISTORY - U.S. 3.Transportation
Standing up for yourself
100, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1986
Each time children stand up for their personal rights they gain self-confidence and selfesteem. In this animated film, a prehistoric child discovers constructive verbal and nonverbal responses to put-downs, physical aggression and inappropriate touching.
Stanley and the dinosaurs
800, P, 16, CS, Churchill, 1989
Stanley is no ordinary caveman. He paints pictures, grows flowers, says "please" and
"thank you," and thinks about how to make life better.
1.General
Stars and constellations
0520, I-J, 25, C, Nat. Geog., 1993
Recalling lessons and a field trip to an observatory, two students learn about the sun, star
composition and life cycles, and how to locate constellations. Explains the Milky Way
and other galaxies.
1.Astronomy
Statue of Liberty
929.9, P-J, 60, CS, Brodart, 1987
The lore...the legends...the fascinating facts from her earliest days all the way up to her
historic restoration in 1986.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Steadfast tin soldier
800, P-I, 30, CS, Creat. Learning, 1986
Hans Christian Andersen's story of the tin soldier who would bravely endure any
hardship for the love of a ballerina.
1.General
Steffan, the violinmaker (W.Ger)
914, I-J, 25, CS, Coronet, 1979
Steffan Keller, age 16 is learning to be a violinmaker. He describes the exactingly
beautiful work of shaping his sixth violin and we enjoy his playing.
1.Germany 2.General 3.Music - General 4.Arts and Crafts
Stellaluna
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1994
From the book by Janell Cannon of a baby bat who is separated from her mother and
ends up being raised in a most peculiar way by a family of birds. LeVar discovers the
world of nocturnal animals, and explores the not-so-silent world of slumber and dreams.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Animals - Birds 5.READING RAINBOW
Stone Fox
800, I-J, 96, CS, A.W.Peller, 1987
It's 1905...12-year-old Willy, his beloved Grampa, and dog Morgan have been running
their Wyoming cattle ranch since the death of Willy's parents. When Grampa suffers a
debilitating stroke, Willy is left alone to save the ranch and herd. His only chance is to
enter a grueling dogsled race.
1.General
Stone soup
800, P-I, 11, CS, Weston, 1955
This folktale concerns three soldiers who encounter a town full of selfish people
unwilling to furnish them a night's lodging or a meal. They put their heads together and
cook up a soup of stones and a charming way of tricking the villagers.
Stone soup
800, P-I, 11, CS, Weston,
This folktale concerns three soldiers who encounter a town full of selfish people
unwilling to furnish them a night's lodging or a meal. They put their heads together and
cook up a soup of stones and a charming way of tricking the villagers.
Stories of Invention & Ingenuity - II
3-8, 30, Sunburst, 1995
Transportation, Communication, Health & Safety, Recreation. Celebrates inventions that
would make transportation & communication easier, insure public health & safety, and
other leisure activities. Models students using their imaginations, brainstorming &
experimenting to create inventions of their own.
1.In-Service 2.HISTORY - U.S. 3.Communications 4.Transportation 5.First Aid
Stories of Invention & Ingenuity - I
3-8, 30, Sunburst, 1995
Clothing, food, home and work. Explores the historical context of a variety of inventions
and models students using their imaginations, brainstorming and experimenting to create
inventions of their own.
1.In-Service 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.HISTORY - U.S. 4.Basic Needs - Food, Clothing, Shelter
5.Recreation
Stormalong
800, P-I, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
John Candy tells the story of old Captain Stormalong, the saltiest sailor to ever sail the
seven seas. NRBQ does a rocking 'n rollicking score for the tallest, fishiest tall tale any
landlubber ever heard without getting wet.
Storms: The restless atmosphere
550, I-J, 22, CS, EBEC, 1974
Describes the atmospheric condition which creates thunderstorms, tornadoes and
hurricanes. Shows how stresses built up in atmospheric heat and circulation are
dissipated.
Story about feelings
100, K-P, 11, CS, Johnson Inst., 1981
Discusses alcoholism and other drug dependencies as designed for and narrated by 5 to 8
year old children. Contains animation based on children's drawings as well as live
classroom scenes. Treats chemical dependency as an unpleasant illness, rather than
something making a person bad.
1.Life Decisions 2.Home and Family
Story about Ping
800, P, 10, CS, Weston, 1957
Based on the children's book of the same title by Flack and Wiese. From the Picture Book
Parade Series.
1.General
Story about Ping
Based on the children's book of the same title by Flack and Wiese, which has been in
print for 50 years. It tells the story of a duck that suffers the loneliness of abandonment
and the fear of death before being befriended by a little boy and restored to its family.
Story of a book (2nd Ed.)
800, I, 16, CS, Pied Piper, 1981
Relates the steps necessary in writing a book - getting the idea; doing the research both in
library and by observation; writing and re-writing; illustrating; planning the dummy and
printing. Features Marguerite Henry.
1.Writing 2.Authors and Their Works 3.Creative Writing
Story of a book (Holing C. Holling)
800, P-I, 11, CS, Aims, 1980
Camera follows author Holling C. Holling through the exciting process of creating
"Pagoo." The steps of writing a book are visualized: research, writing, illustrating, and
printing.
1.Creative Writing 2.Writing 3.General 4.Authors and Their Works
Story African Masks Tell, The (Art Explorations)
960, I-J, 23, CS, SRA McGraw Hill, 1992
Part 1-The Masked Dancer: Viewer is led on a tour of many African masks. Part 2Making masks: The hows & whys of African mask making.
1.Arts and Crafts 2.Africa
Story of Christopher Columbus
973.1, I-J, 17, CS, EBEC, 1948
Brings to life the story of America's discovery and of the man whose conviction, courage,
and faith brought it about. Dramatizes highlights in the life of Columbus.
1.Others 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Discovery and Exploration
Story of Immigration, The
Our nation was built by millions of people who left the shores of foreign nations to
pursue a dream in America. Revisit Ellis Island, where immigrants first arrived, and
witness how families struggled to find their place in the new land. Historic footage and
fascinating anecdotes provide a remarkable view of our ancestors' brave journeys to the
US.
1.General 2.Immigration
The Story of the National Anthem (My America Series)
2-6, 21, Sunburst, 1994
Children describe instances in which they hear the National Anthem, how it feels to sing
it with others, and how difficult it is to hit the high notes. The children learn how one
person's feelings became a musical symbol of democracy. When the U.S. was only 30
years old, the country was at war with England yet again. The Battle of Fort McHenry
gave four people a chance to make history.
1.Patriotic Symbols
Grasshopper and the ants
800, PI, 41, C, Disney, 1971
Includes: Little Toot; Chicken Little; Peter and the Wolf; Grasshopper and the Ants.
1.General
Storybook weaver - MECC Training Video
468, P-I, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Students write and illustrate their own storybooks with pictures, words, and sounds.
Program text is in Spanish while the teacher's guide is in English. MECC training video
(MAC).
1.Bilingual Education 2.Creative Writing 3.Computers/technology
Storytelling with Caroline Bauer (For teachers)
400, T, 20, CS, H. W. Wilson, 1986
Highlights the joys of storytelling. Caroline Bauer shares her storytelling qualities and
ideas. Lots of ideas for teachers to use.
1.In-Service
Straight at ya
610, C, NAVC, 1988
Tells the story of a junior high class monitor who has been assigned to show a dated drug
prevention film to a class. Discarding the out-of-date film, he engages students in lively
discussions about peer pressure, mustering the resolve to say no, and choosing a positive
and healthy life style.
1.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 2.Narcotics and Drug Abuse 3.Substance abuse catalog
Strange story of a frog who became a prince
800, P-I, 12, CS, Xerox, 1972
Points out that being just exactly what you are is the nicest thing of all through the story
of a frog who is changed into a prince by a snap-happy witch.
1.General
Stranger Danger: Playing It Safe
008576 -
614.8, P-J, 18, Media Guild, 1998
Shows children exactly what to do when approached by a stranger. Officer Dan takes
children from the playground to the mall and even the home to demonstrate potentially
dangerous scenarios. Snappy graphics and original rap-style song reinforce information.
1.General 2.General 3.Safety - Home and school 4.Values clarification
Strawberry girl
800, I-J, 42, CS, Brodart, 1986
Portrays a feud between two families in the Florida backwoods in the 1900s. Based on
the book by Lois Lenski.
1.General
Strega Nonna
800, P-I, 9, CS, Weston, 1978
Presents an Italian folktale about a wise old woman with a magic pasta pot, who leaves
her helper alone with the pot. Depicts the disaster that ensues when the helper tries to
show the townspeople how the pot works. Based on the book "Strega Nonna".
Study skills: Choosing better words
400, I-J, 20, CS, Higgins, 1987
Covers some of the most common vocabulary problems and suggests ways of dealing
with them: overused words, dull versus colorful and interesting words, general words
versus precise word choices, common stumbling blocks such as homonyms and other
frequently confusing words, slang versus formal words, as well as unnecessary words. It
offers numerous resources and strategies for vocabulary enrichment.
1.Vocabulary 2.Creative Writing
Study Skills Exposed
J-A, 22, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1990
Can be shown in one or two sessions. Study strategies discussed: Survey, question, read,
recite and review.
1.Study Habits
Study skills: Organize it!
400, I-J, 17, CS, Higgins, 1985
Concepts of organization, from basic everyday examples to those needed in classwork,
are demonstrated. We see how they are especially important in communication, whether
it be in writing, group projects or oral reports. Organizing one's work, in its preparation
as well as in its presentation, will yield a better product and simplify the process.
1.Study Habits 2.Writing
Subtraction (Rev. ed.)
510, P, 13, CS, Journal, 1987
When a cashier makes change, viewers see how subtraction is related to addition. Other
experiences reinforce ideas about subtraction: It is the opposite of addition, subtraction
does not have the commutative or associative property, the role of zero in subtraction,
place value, expanded numbers and regrouping.
Summer
800, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1996
The unique drama created by each season is explored in this book written by Ron Hirschi
and narrated by Ossie Davis. LeVar cycles through the seasons and shows just how
special each seasonal change is to the plants, animals, and world around us.
1.General 2.Seasons 3.Biology - Plants 4.Animals - General 5.READING RAINBOW
Sun, earth, moon
0520, I-J, 17, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Learn how these bodies produce changing seasons, rising and falling tides, and
spectacular eclipses. Students demonstrate the concepts of gravity, the effects of Earth's
rotation on its axis, and witness a total solar eclipse.
1.Astronomy
Sun: Earth's Star
520, I-S, 20, CS, Nat. Geog., 1980
Shows the impact of the sun's radiation on earth, including the vital role it plays in
photosynthesis and the production of food. Discusses various theories regarding the
effects of sunspot activity and solar flares.
Sun power
520, I-J, 14, CS, Clearvue, 1982
In this animated film about solar energy, the sun tells its own story, explaining how its
hydrogen is converted to helium to create radiant energy, and how that energy is then
transferred to life on earth through photosynthesis and the food chain. Also shows
modern uses of solar energy.
1.Energy and Matter 2.Astronomy 3.Chemistry
Sun, The
520, P-I, 11, CS, Stanton, 1983
The sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Its energy makes life on Earth
possible. Shows how the Sun and solar system were probably formed long ago. We find
that the Sun is in constant dramatic turmoil. Changes on the Sun affect things on Earth.
1.Astronomy
Survival
590, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Reveals how all life-forms face a daily struggle for survival, whether they are prey or
preditor. Discover some of nature's most ingenious and wildest superstitions about human
survival.
1.Animals - General 2.Eyewitness
Survival swimming: To save a life
614.8, I-A, 15, CS, EBEC, 1977
Swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking are popular outdoor recreations for millions of
Americans, but each is a potential source of serious water emergencies. This film shows
us how we can survive some of the most typical water emergencies.
1.Safety - Water 2.Safety - Home and school
Surviving the big one: How to prepare for a major earthquake
550, J-A, 58, C, KCET, 1989
Visits major earthquake sites from California to Alaska and shows how the key to
survival is knowing what to do before, during and after a major quake.
Susan B. Anthony
921, J-S, 30, CS, Upbeat, 1995
Learn about a school teacher who fought against slavery and became a leading crusader
for woman's suffrage and civil rights. Part of American Women of Achievement series.
1.Others 2.1890's - World War I
Susan B. Anthony story, The
921, I-J, 40, CS, Grace, 1994
Story of Susan B. Anthony and her role in the early women's rights movement. Meet
Susan through the eyes of a young girl from our own time who feels her life is a "lost
cause." She enters a library and is catapulted into the past, learning the only "lost causes"
are the ones we don't fight for.
1.Presidents and the U.S. 2.Early 1800's 3.Discrimination and Prejudice
Swinging Safari
0590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Go on an African safari with Spin, and meet cheetahs, crocodiles, rhinos, and elephants.
1.Africa 2.Animals - General 3.Really Wild Animals
Swiss family Robinson
800, PIJ, 126, C, Xerox, 1960
A shipwrecked Robinson family struggles to come to terms with the unfamiliar and
frightening new life they find on a deserted island far from civilization.
1.General
Sword and the rose
800, I-J, 92, CS, Disney,
Combines a thrilling adventure with a timeless love story as our hero is forced to go
against the Royal court of Henry VIII, as well as the villainous Duke of Buckingham.
1.General 2.Renaissance
Sword in the stone
800, I-J, 79, C, Disney, 1963
A wondrous golden sword embedded in a large stone offers a tempting challenge to the
strongest and bravest men in the kingdom: remove the sword and become the next king
of England.
Sylvester and the magic pebble
800, K-P, 10, CS, WW, 1993
Sylvester is a young donkey who finds a magic pebble. When he uses it to escape a lion
by turning himself into a rock, he finds he can't turn back. Fortunately, one day his family
picnics on the rock, places the pebble on Sylvester and Sylvester can wish to be himself
again.
1.General
Symbols and Ceremonies: Celebrating America
3-8, 23, Sunburst, 1999
What does the red, white and blue of the U.S. flag stand for? Why do we say the Pledge
of the Allegiance? Why are symbols and ceremonies like these important to a country?
With the help of peer hosts, graphics, and historical pictures, this program gives students
clear and accurate information about the origin, development and meaning of the symbols
and ceremonies Americans hold dear.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.HISTORY - U.S.
Table Manners for Kids
P-J, 34, CS, Teacher's, 1993
Students will learn the basics of table manners. Help build your class's confidence and
ease discomfort with formal dining. Light and entertaining, this video prepares students
for a wide range of dining experiences, from special family occasions, to prom night, to
dining at the White House!
1.General 2.SOCIAL SCIENCE
Tadpoles and frogs
590, P-J, 11, CS, Nat. Geog., 1980
Shows the miraculous metamorphosis of a tadpole into a frog. The story proceeds in
diary fashion, with drawings used to chronicle important stages in the process of change.
Tadpoles, dragonflies & caterpillar's big change
590, K-P, 35, CS, Nat. Geog., 1996
When Sunny Honepossum finds a weird-looking pod hanging from a branch, Uncle
Balzac de Chameleon explains it's a pupa. Curiosity leads them on an exploration of "big
change" artists such as butterflies, frogs, mosquitoes, and dragonflies.
1.Animals - Amphibians 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Insects
Taffy's imagination - fear of dark
100, P, 11, CS, Coronet, 1974
Weird things happen in the dark. Through games, Taffy learns that nothing changes when
it gets dark, and things she thought she saw & heard were created in her imagination.
From the Forest Town Fables.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Home and Family 3.General
Taking charge of your T.V.
100, I-J, 4, CS, PTA, 1995
Rosie O'Donnell narrates this partnership between the cable television industry and the
National PTA on concerns about television and the impact of television violence and
commercialism on children. The goal is to help families make informed choices about
television programs as well as improve the way they view these programs.
1.In-Service 2.Values clarification 3.Consumer Education 4.General
Tale of King Midas
800, P-I, 18, CS, EBEC, 1974
This version of the well-known legend from Greek mythology contains a sequel in which
Midas gets into even more trouble with the gods. Chosen to judge a music contest
between Pan and Apollo, Midas blunders--and is rewarded with donkey's ears.
1.General 2.Mythology
Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher and The tale of Peter Rabbit
800, P, 30, C, Guidance, 1987
Tells the stories of the curious and disobedient bunny, Peter Rabbit and the angler frog,
Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Beatrix Potter's stories narrated by Meryl Streep.
1.General
Tale of the frog prince
390, P-I, 60, C, Univ. of Ill., 1982
A special friendship between a prince turned frog by a witch's spell and the self-centered
princess who saves him with a kiss.
Tale of two cities, A
800, J-A, 122, CS, MGM/UA, 1935
Based on Charles Dickens' novel, this is a story of the French Revolution and of Sydney
Carton who defends and befriends an idealistic nobelman named Charles Darnay. It is
Carton who eventually dies for Darnay, so that Darnay may live to love the beautiful
Lucie Manette.
1.General
Tale of Two Cities-Ca Gold
Houser visits Allensworth, our state's only community founded, financed, and governed
by African Americans from 1908-1918. The Kernville segment is useful for a discussion
of water issues and their impact on people, small town life, and the south Central Valley.
A common theme has been emphasized: why two CA towns are located where they are.
1.California 2.California 3.Black History 4.Community Life
Tales of Beatrix Potter
800, P-I, 43, CS, Disney, 1986
Introduces children to the fairy tale world of Peter Rabbit and friends. Features Miss
Potter's original illustrations. Includes: Tale of Peter Rabbit; Tale of Two bad mice; Tale
of Tom Kitten; Tale of Jeremy Fisher; Tale of Benjamin Bunny; Story of Miss Moppet;
and eight nursery rhymes by Cecily Parsley.
1.General
Talk with Madeleine L'Engle
921, J, 20, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1994
Visit with this well known children's author for a discussion of her life, her work and her
writing. Video begins with a tour of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine where she has
written almost 25 books.
1.LITERATURE 2.Authors and Their Works
Talking eggs
390, P, 21, CS, Upbeat, 1991
Tale of two sisters: Rose, who is spoiled and lazy, and Blanche who is forced to do all the
work. Blanche is miserable until she learns that things are not necessarily as they appear
to be.
Talking eggs
In a retelling of the Cinderella story, Blanche's mother and sister do their best to make her
life miserable. Poor Blanche must do all the work on the run-down farm. But a chance
meeting with a witch provides sweet Blanche with a look at an amazing world and a
reward for her kindness.
Tanya, the puppeteer (Russia)
914, J-A, 25, CS, Coronet, 1981
Introduces a Russian girl and shows her efforts to master the art of puppeteering.
1.Russian Federation 2.Arts and Crafts 3.General
Tap dance kid
100, I, 33, C, Coronet, 1979
Eight-year-old Willie Sheridan tap dances through his days dreaming of performing on
Broadway. Encouraged and tutored by his Uncle Dipsey, a professional dancer, but
strongly opposed by his father, Willie finds that his 12-year-old sister Emma is the only
one willing to help him attain his goal.
1.Music - General 2.Recreation 3.Substance abuse catalog 4.General 5.General
Tasting
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Presents Fumble's monkey pointing out the different areas of the tongue as the children
try out sweet, salty and sour tastes. From the Most Important Person - Senses Series.
1.Senses
Taxation without representation
973.3, IJS, 16, C, Aims, 1967
When England decided the Colonies should contribute more money in duties and taxes to
the growing costs of Colonial government, the Mass. Assembly challenged them.
England replied by sending troops to Boston, placing it under military rule.
1.Colonial period
Teacher of the year
0370, A, 61, C, Focus on/family, 1990
Guy Doud shares two stories: How his childhood affected the way he teaches; and one of
Guy's students, a spirited young man battling cancer. While acknowledging the value of
solid classroom teaching, it salutes instructors who motivate the "losers" - students
overcome by low self-esteem, peer pressure and poor family life.
1.In-Service
Teaching in a Multicultural Society (My America Series)
A, Sunburst, 1995
America is a brilliant mix of ethnic and cultural diversity because we have always come
from everywhere. This video opens with children describing the diversity of Americans.
Using cooperative learning techniques, viewers experience children sharing ideas,
listening and reaching decisions by consensus.
1.CAREER EDUCATION 2.TEACHER EDUCATION 3.In-Service
Teddy Roosevelt: The right man at the right time
921, I-J, 28, CS, LCA, 1974
Explains that America was in severe crisis when Teddy Roosevelt came to the presidency
in 1901. Shows how the power of big business was virtually unchecked by the
government and that organized labor was still relatively weak.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Presidents and the U.S. 3.Bilingual Education
Teddy Roosevelt: The right man at the right time
921, I-J, 28, CS, LCA, 1974
Explains that America was in severe crisis when Teddy Roosevelt came to the presidency
in 1901. Shows how the power of big business was virtually unchecked by the
government and that organized labor was still relatively weak.
1.1890's - World War I 2.Presidents and the U.S.
Teeny-Tiny and the witch woman
Turkish tale of a boy who outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have him and his
brothers for dinner. Animated.
1.General
Teeth: some facts to chew on
610, I-J, 14, CS, Coronet, 1981
Students learn about the location and function of incisors, cuspids, bicuspids, and molars.
Animation illustrates the crown and roots and their components: enamel, cementum,
dentin and pulp. Viewers see how plaque can result in calculus and tooth decay.
Teeth: The better to eat with
0610, K-I, 15, C, Nat. Geog., 1990
Animals use their teeth for defense, communication, and eating. Demonstrates how the
shape of an animal's jaws and teeth reveals what type of food it eats. Explains the
development of human teeth, and the importance of good dental hygiene.
Tell me a story - Mary Carter Smith
800, I-S, 30, C, Guidance, 1986
Mary Carter Smith, one of America's leading professional storytellers, tells the story of
"John Henry" and several stories of African folklore and teaches her audience a
memorable lesson on prejudice.
Tell tale heart
800, J-A, 20, CS, FFH, 1989
Here is Poe weaving a web of psychological terror as a murderer recounts the bizarre
details of his crimes against "the old man with the evil eye." The intensity and emotion
build as the murderer becomes unhinged, a victim of his own crime.
1.Poets and Poetry
Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin
398.2, P, 10, CS, Natl Bd of Canad, 1981
Using a medieval style of illustrations to animate the story of Cinderella, a mistreated,
romantic penquin with hilarious results.
1.FINE ARTS 2.LITERATURE 3.Animal Stories 4.Animals - General
Tenth good thing about Barney
100, P-I, 13, CS, Aims, 1987
When Barney the cat died, his family gave him a funeral. To help her son through his
grief, the mother suggested he think of ten good things about Barney. But the boy could
only think of nine...until he learns from his father that in the ground everything changes-even Barney--and the cat would help to make the plants grow. "And that," the boy
decides, "is a pretty nice job for a cat"...and the tenth good thing about Barney.
1.General 2.Substance abuse catalog 3.Death and Dying 4.General
Tesselmania! - MECC Training Video
510, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Connects mathematics to the world of art as it brings complex theories to life. Students
put together tesselations using translations, rotations, and glide reflections. Students not
only learn about geometry, they express creativity. MECC training video (MAC).
1.General 2.General 3.Computers/technology
Testwise: The Smart Way to Prepare for and take Tests
400, I-J, 18, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1998
Live action video. An ideal presentation for study skills. Preparation is a major factor.
This program also defines other factors: lists, flash cards, and sleep.
1.TEACHER EDUCATION 2.Study Habits
A father like that
800, I-J, 30, CS, Univ. of Ill., 1985
THANK YOU, M'AM: A youngster tries to steal an older woman's purse but he is in for
quite a surprise. The old woman holds on to him and her purse, takes him home, and
sends him off with a new perspective on life. A FATHER LIKE THAT: Greg has to write
an essay about his father for class. Since he has never met his father, his teacher suggests
that he write about the kind of father he'd like to have had.
Thanksgiving Shared: Native Americans and Pilgrims
973.2, P-I, 17, CS, New Dimensions, 1998
Actors in period costumes, speaking colonial Amer. English, re-create the founding and
first years of Plimouth Plantation. Video was shot in the authentic location. It tells the
story of the first Thanksgiving, emphasizing the Native American's contribution.
1.HOLIDAYS 2.Colonial period 3.HISTORY - U.S. 4.Indians (Native Americans)
That's stealing
100, P-I, 17, CS, FilmFair, 1984
Neighborhood friends Kathy and Heather share everything including Heather's "bad
habit" of stealing small things, until something from Kathy's desk is missing.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Values clarification 3.General
Then Came Man
973.1, J-S, 15, CS, Altschul, 1989
Program provides an explanation of how immigration shaped the social, political, and
economic face of the continent. The negative and positive effects of the 20th Century's
urbanization on the environment discussed.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Immigration 3.General 4.Inventions
There's a nightmare in my closet
800, K-I, 14, C, BFA, 1987
Christopher, a five-year-old boy, firmly believes there's a nightmare hiding in his closet.
Of course, no one takes him seriously, but as it turns out, he is quite right. Taking matters
into his own hands, Christopher confronts his nightmare and calms his fears.
1.General 2.Home and Family 3.General
Things that Crawl-Ca Gold
Fourth grade teacher can use this video when studying CA's regions and the landforms
supported by the environment. Students will view two different kinds of landforms and
two specific animals.
1.California 2.California 3.Biomes 4.California's Gold
Thinking of others
100, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Portrays Nancy's feelings, as she realizes that being selfish is no fun since you end up
being alone. From the Most Important Person - Getting along with Others Series.
This land is your land
0780, K-J, 28, C, Upbeat, 1997
Animated journey through classic American folk songs sung by Woody and Arlo
Guthrie. Includes "Take You Ridin' In My Car-Car", "So Long, It's Been Good To Know
You", "Mail Myself To You", and "This Land Is Your Land".
1.Music - General
This trembling earth
550, J-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1983
Closely monitors a violent but fascinating phenomenon-- the earthquake.
Thomas Edison and the Electric Light
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1993
An animated video with accurate little-known details about the search for a working
electric light bulb. A bird's eye view of Edison's career takes you back behind the scenes
with character building values. Video is accompanied with a resource/activity book.
1.Scientists 2.Inventions 3.Values clarification 4.General
Thomas Jefferson: Pursuit of Liberty
921, I-J, 38, CS, FFH-Films Humani, 1991
Remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence. This documentary was
shot at major Jefferson sites, explores his life and career.
1.Scientists 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.General 4.Colonial period
Thread of life, Parts I & II
Relates the history and progress of genetics and discusses the recent findings on genes,
chromosomes and the chemical substance DNA, a thread-like structure, thought to be the
basis of the gene itself and therefore literally "the thread of life".
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three brave billy goats and a horrendous troll--the kind of wicked monster children enjoy
seeing outwitted--are lyrically painted by Marcia Brown in the delicious colors of spring.
Three by the Sea
P-I, 30, C, ITV, 1984
Story about the sea, sand and air using your imagination.
1.READING RAINBOW
Three little pigs (Blegvad)
Legendary story of the three pigs and the greedy, scheming wolf comes to "huffing and
puffing" life as the wolf tries his best to outsmart the pigs and justifiably meets his
comeuppance in the end.
Three little pigs (Marshall)
Marshall brings his unique picture book style to yet another children's classic. Viewers of
all ages will be entertained as Marshall's exuberant illustrations jounce them along from
amusing scene to amusing scene.
Three lives of Thomasina
800, P-I, 98, C, Disney, 1967
There's a mysterious witch living in the woods. Or so the superstitious townsfolk of a tiny
Scottish village believe about a mystical young woman named Lori. But when little Mary
MacDhui's beloved cat Thomasina is injured in an accident, Lori uses her magical powers
of tenderness and common sense to transcend traditional medicine.
Fourteen rats and a rat-catcher
800, P, 40, CS, E.C.Films, 1985
Includes: The Three Robbers, Leopold, The See-Through Crumbpicker, Island of the
Skog and Fourteen Rats and a Rat-Catcher.
1.General
Through Grandpa's eyes
800, P-I, 20, CS, Barr, 1987
When Johnny visits his grandparents, he learns to see the world through Grandpa's eyes,
eyes that are now blind, but full of insight, humor and love.
1.General
Through the Seasons with Birds: Fall
598.2, K-P, 14, CS, Altschul, 1994
Features outstanding wildlife photography. Each bird is given center stage - how they
look and how they adapt to the change of seasons. "Spring" means the return of migrating
birds, building of nests, laying and caring for the eggs, claiming their territories.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Seasons
Through the Seasons with Birds: Spring
598.2, K-P, 14, CS, Altschul, 1994
look and how they adapt to the change of seasons. "Fall" viewers learn about migration
and how birds are able to navigate. Process of maulting is viewed.
1.Animals - Birds 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Seasons
Through the Seasons with Birds: Winter
598.2, K-P, 14, CS, Altschul, 1994
look and how they adapt to the change of seasons. Viewers learn about birds that don't
migrate for the winter and see how they are able to keep warm and get food. A visit to
homes of migrating birds - showing the great contrast between winter in the north and
winter in the south.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Seasons 3.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL
Through the Seasons with Birds: Summer
598.2, K-P, 14, CS, Altschul, 1994
look and how they adapt to the change of seasons. "Summer" supplies sun and plants.
Viewers will see different ways that birds keep cool.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Seasons
Thumbelina
800, P-I, 11, CS, Coronet, 1970
In animation, Thumbelina escapes from the ugly toad and finally finds refuge with the
good-natured field mouse. When he arranges a marriage between Thumbelina and the
mole, she escapes on the back of the swallow she nursed to health.
Thumbs up for kids: AIDS education
610, P, 23, CS, Aims, 1990
Teaches young children about disease in general and AIDS in particular. The children
learn about germs and the difference between the "AIDS" germ and a "cold" germ.
Through song, dance, rap tunes, and visual effects, children discover that AIDS is hard to
get -- that it's safe to play, share toys, and attend class with someone who has AIDS.
1.Personal Health
Thunder cake
Story of how Babushka quells her granddaughter's fear of thunder by using the
thunderclaps as cues for preparing each step in a recipe; a formula for a Thunder cake!
1.General
Thurgood Marshall
Highlights Marshall's career achievements in private practice as a Civil Rights litagator
for the NAACP and as the first Black Supreme Court Justice, 1905-1992. Black
Tic toc time clock
520, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1976
Uses a group of students forming a living clock under the direction of a coach in order to
show how to tell time and read a clock.
1.Time 2.Time
Tide Pools
570, I-J, 24, CS, Altschul, 1992
A group of children visit and observe tide pools. They examine the role of the tides in
supplying food and oxygen.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Oceanography 3.Biology - Ecology
Tie-dye
740, IJ, 15, C, Aims, 1974
Techniques and design elements of tie-dyeing cloth are shown in clear step-by-step
procedures. Tools and materials necessary to this age-old process are displayed. Shows
how to tie several different kinds of designs, and how to use more than one color.
1.Arts and Crafts
Tight Times
P-I, 30, C, ITV, 1984
In the first episode, host LeVar Burton introduces the book "Tight Times" and shows his
friends how to have a great time without spending a dime, including checking out the
public library.
1.READING RAINBOW
Tillie, the unhappy hippopotamus
008552 - ; 008552
800, K-6, 12, LCA/Coronet, 1979
Tillie loses faith in herself when she overhears a man describe hippos as "ugly, thickskinned grunters." Ashamed of herself and what she is, Tillie rushes to the magic flower,
wishing to be changed. Through several changes, Tillie learns that happiness comes from
within and being a hippo is as wonderful as being anything at all. Animated story.
1.Animal Stories 2.General 3.General 4.Life Decisions 5.Concept Of Self
Toads - some are, some aren't
590, P-I, 7, CS, Barr, 1976
Two animals, a true toad and a horned toad - describe the characteristics of their bodies,
their behavior and their natural habitats. Stimulates an awareness of differences between
animals & establishes pattern of observation for further study of animals.
Tobacco and you
612.6, I-J, 23, CS, Sunburst, 1990
Viewers learn, for example, that stresses during adolescence make teens vulnerable to
tobacco use. They also learn that no matter what rationale they give for deciding to
smoke or use smokeless tobacco, their decision has probably been manipulated by both
advertisers and peer pressure.
Toby Tyler
800, P-I, 95, CS, Disney, 1959
A young orphan runs away to join the circus where he teams up with Mr. Stubbs, a
hopelessly mischievous chimpanzee. Together, these two stumble into zany predicaments
that keep the traveling troup in an uproar.
1.General
Today was a terrible day
After a school day filled with many calamities, young Ronald Morgan finally has reason
to smile when he discovers that he can read by himself. From the book by Patricia Reilly
Giff.
1.General 2.General
Tom Thumb In King Arthur's Court
390, PI, 20, C, Coronet, 1963
Traces the career of Tom Thumb from birth, in the heart of a rose to the day when he is
made Knight of the Round Table. Teaches that valor is not a matter of size, but one of
spirit.
Tomb of Tutankhamen
930, I-A, 27, CS, Aims, 1993
Literally meaning "the living god," Tutankhamun was the name given to the Egyptian
child king buried more than three thousand years ago. Shows the treasure he was
entombed with and the Egyptian history, culture and religion that led to such a lavish
burial at the age of 19.
Tools: Electric and pneumatic
620, J-S, 30, CS, RMI, 1984
Includes sections on safety, the most common mistakes, what to look for when
purchasing tools and how to care for them for maximum use.
1.General
Tools: Hand tools
620, J-S, 25, CS, RMI, 1984
Includes sections on safety, the most common mistakes, what to look for when
purchasing tools and how to care for them for maximum use.
1.General
Toot, whistle, plunk and boom
780, P, 10, CS, Disney, 1959
When the band plays, where does the music come from? Professor Owl traces the origin
& development of the musical instrument. He explains the reed, brass, string and
percussion instruments in this animated film.
1.Music - General
Tooth-Gnasher Superflash
380, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #63, 1997
Popsnorkles needs a new car. They test drive the amazing Tooth-Gnasher Super flash.
LaVar spends a day in a service station to learn all the ins and outs of cars.
1.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 2.Economics, General 3.Transportation 4.LITERATURE 5.READING
RAINBOW
Top 10 Celebrity Chefs
From Graham Kerr to Wolfgang Puck, they're all here. Learn how these culinary legends
built their reputations and see how their styles differ. They all have talent and charisma,
but who will be chosen as number one?
1.Others 2.General
Torchbearers: Bridging the dark ages
940, J-A, 24, CS, EBEC, 1984
Shows how Islam helped bridge the 800 year gap between the fall of Rome (around 500
A.D.) and the onset of the European Renaissance in the early fourteenth century.
1.Medieval Times 2.Ancient History 3.Middle East
Tortoise and the hare
390, P, 8, CS, Disney, 1954
Illustrates the desirability of perseverance and the objectionable qualities of boasting and
showing off.
Totally gross anatomy: Brain
610, I-J, 8, CS, Nat. Geog., 1998
Animation depicts the entire central nervous system, and medical footage shows
individual neurons. Major parts of the brain are located and undercut with live action of
kids carrying out activities controlled by each.
Totally gross anatomy: Heart
610, I-J, 8, CS, Nat. Geog., 1998
Animation shows the entire circulatory system, and medical footage shows beating
hearts, heart valves, and blood moving through vessels. Students use a computer to
measure their own heart rates, before and after exercise.
Totally gross anatomy: Lungs
610, I-J, 8, CS, Nat. Geog., 1998
Graphics and medical footage show nasal passages, the windpipe, and lungs. Kids use
stethoscopes, construct a model of their lungs, use computers to measure their respiration
rates, and a graph links their activities with breathing rate and volume of air used.
Totally Tropical Rain Forest
0590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Explore the tropical rain forests with Spin, and learn about the three-toed sloth and
poison-arrow frog.
1.Biomes 2.South America 3.Animals - General 4.Really Wild Animals
Touching
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Depicts the land of touch, where Judy meets some varied personalities, soft, sharp, rough,
smooth and slippery. From the Most Important Person - Sense Series.
Touring America's National Parks
917.3, I-S, 60, CS, 100% Educational,
Covers 20 parks: Everglades, Bryce Canyon, Mesa Verde, Shenendoah, Glacier,
Yosemite and 12 other parks. The geological events are carefully explained and archival
footage illustrates historical moments.
1.National Parks 2.Geology 3.GEOGRAPHY - U.S.
Town We Knew as Home
008614 330, 3, 7, Harcout Brace, 1999
Children tell viewers about their farming community, Valmeyer, which was destroyed by
two floods in 1993. The first flood broke their hearts - the second flood broke their
spirits. The townfolk, however, formed communittees and re-built their hometown on
higher ground two miles away. Fond memories remain of their original home.
1.Community Life 2.General
Tractors, combines & things on the grow
0630, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1995
View farm machinery in action through an entire growing season, showing where food
really comes from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelf.
1.Farm life 2.General
Tractors, cotton pickers & stuff kids wear
0630, P-I, 30, C, Upbeat, 1995
Children learn the processes involved in turning natural fibers into blue jeans and
sweaters as they visit farm fields, cotton gins and blue jean factories.
1.Farm life 2.General
Traditions-Ca Gold
Segments include: Charros, Mexican-American horsemen compete in a traditional
Mexican-style rodeo; Stockton Ports, a minor-league baseball team also known as the
"Mudville Nine" in the poem "Casey at the Bat"; Golden Gate Park Band.
Trains: A First Film (Rev. ed.)
380, P, 12, CS, BFA, 1986
Shows passenger trains, freight trains, diesel engines and how a train is made up for its
next trip. Explains how it stays on the track because its wheels have flanges, how signals
along the track tell the engineer when it is safe to go ahead. This revision adds updated
footage and concepts of how transportation and economics interact.
1.Transportation 2.Community Life
Trains-Ca Gold
Segments include: Railfair '91, a celebration of train travel at the California State
Railroad Museum in Sacramento; Railtown State Historic Park, in Jamestown, where the
historic roundhouse has been in continuous operation since 1897.
Transcontinental Railroad
After the divisive Civil War, the great railroad symbolically and physically brought
America back together. Your students will learn about how determined workers built a
3,000-mile railroad inch-by-inch while enduring searing heat and illness! A fantastic
portrait of an important time in history.
1.General 2.Civil War 3.1890's - World War I 4.Transportation
Transfer of Energy, The
Energy is never lost - it just changes form as it moves through the universe, without
which there could be no life on Earth! Energy from the sun is transferred to the Earth's
surface and among objects in different ways. We depend on the sun's energy to be
continually transferred into different forms so that we can live and grow.
Transportation revolution
973.6, P-J, 19, CS, LCA, 1970
Traces the development of transportation from horse and buggy to the airplane,
highlighting the important stages in the development of more rapid, comfortable means
of travel in America. Covers today's problems of congestion and pollution.
1.Transportation
Trash and the Environment
3-5, 13, Sunburst, 1999
Takes viewers on a trip to a recycling center, a landfill and a town dump to make them
aware of what happens to trash and garbage after they "throw it away." Focuses on the
environmental problems caused by solid waste, offers ways they might be alleviated.
1.Pollution 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Real World Science
Treasure Hunt
An entertaining blend of archival materials and dramatizations to cover the early
discoveries made by Spanish, Portuguese, and other adventurers. This program shows the
origins of international trading.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.North America
Treasure Island (long version)
800, I-S, 87, CS, Disney, 1967
Stevenson's most famous adventure story of Jim Hawkins' journey across high seas and
his battle of wits with Long John Silver in the search for buried treasure.
1.General
Treasure Island (short version)
800, I-J, 30, CS, Disney, 1967
Join Jim Hawkins on his journey across the high seas - complete with treasure maps and
mystery. One-legged Long John Silver is both cutthroat and gentleman. Here are pirate
ships, deserted islands, harbor streets and buried treasure.
1.General
Treasures of the deep: Our ocean resources
550, I-J, 22, C, Rainbow, 1996
Examines the different ocean resources-food and minerals, deposits of oil under the floor,
transportation network on the surface, tides and waves as possible sources of
energy.Shows how our use of such resources threatens the sensitive ecology of the
oceans. Students demonstrate water quality experiments off a coral reef and how we can
help protect ocean resources.
Tree
580, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Trees remain invincible despite attack from forest fire to fungus. Whether tiny bonsai or
giant sequoia, trees enrich every corner of our world.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Eyewitness
Tree, The
580, P-I, 14, CS, Churchill, 1977
Trees are important to sowbugs and birds, people and earthworms. A girl discovers how
living things depend on each other - and the beauty and stillness of trees.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Biology - Ecology
Trees, the biggest and oldest living things
580, J-S, 17, CS, Journal, 1982
Searches out some of the biggest and oldest trees--from the redwoods in Northern
California and the sequoias in the Sierra Nevadas to the bristlecone pine trees in the
White Mountains--to find out how they grow so big and what they tell us about man and
his environment.
Trip to the dairy farm
0630, P-J, 30, C, Upbeat, 1995
Firsthand look at a modern dairy farm and the family that runs it. Students learn facts
about farming, cows, how milk is produced, plowing, planting, and harvesting. Includes
watching a newborn calf's first wobbly steps.
1.Farm life 2.Animals - Farm
Trip to the Farm
615, P, 17, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1987
Spend the day on a busy dairy farm. Milking cows, feeding chickens, pigs, and baling
and storing hay.
1.Animals - Farm 2.Community Life
Trip to the post office
330, P, 14, CS, Churchill, 1989
Meet a talking letter and travel with her from the corner mailbox to grandma's house! Get
a close-up look at the people and equipment of a modern post office and see how a letter
goes from your pen to your friend.
1.General 2.Communications
Trip to the Zoo
P, 17, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1978
Field trip to Miami Metro Zoo and meet giraffes, orangutans, newborn hippo and a baby
sun bear. Watch an elephant have a bath and manicure.
1.Animals - Zoo
Troggle trouble math - MECC Training Video
510, P-I, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Kids join math's best friend, Sparky the dog, to build math skills as they solve openended problems and story problems to overcome mobs of menacing Troggles. Their
Troggulator helps them reinforce calculator skills. MECC training video (MAC).
1.General 2.Computers/technology
True Glory
940, J-A, 85, CS, NAVC, 1945
From the Normandy Invasion to the Allied Occupation of Germany much later, this
picture provides acute and moving testimony to the teamwork of British and American
troops through scenes rhythmically edited & underscored with narration by the soldiers.
1.World War II-1959 2.Europe
Trumpeter swans return
590, I, 20, CS, Berlet, 1990
Swans have intrigued and inspired storytellers, authors and artists with their stunning
beauty and grace ever since humans first saw them. Swans are found in many parts of the
world and two are native to North America, the tundra swan and the trumpeter.
Tuck Everlasting
By Natalie Babbitt - Story of a family who has drunk from a secret spring, whose waters
can bestow eternal life. Each Storybound program consists of a brief introduction
followed by a dramatic reading of a portion of the story. Cliffhanger endings encourage
youngsters to read the book.
Tuck everlasting
800, I-J, 90, CS, Listening Lib., 1981
On a walk through the forest, young Whynnie stumbles upon the Tuck family. Whynnie
is drawn to the Tucks for some unexplainable reason; she senses a "specialness" about
them. They too feel this special bond and to prove their love share a fantastical secret that
has given them eternal life.
1.General
Tuffy Puppy
630, P, 9, CS, Lucerne, 1979
Tuffy Puppy, a happy-go-lucky puppy, bounces in and out of mischief until the day he
loses his way and wishes he had listened to his mother when she was instructing him.
There is a time for playing and a time for listening and learning.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.General 4.Animals - Pet
Tukiki and the search for a merry Christmas
300, P-I, 25, C, Coronet, 1980
What is the meaning of Christmas? When Tukiki, an Eskimo boy, can't find the answer
from his Arctic animal friends, he turns to the North Wind who carries him on a magical
journey to see Christmas celebrated all over the world. Underlying the different cultures
and traditions is the same warm feeling that helps Tukiki learn that Christmas is a time of
love.
1.General 2.General 3.Folklore 4.Minority Studies
Tundra
Tundra means "land of no trees", which is a good description of this biome that makes up
nearly 20% of the Earth's surface. Students will look at arctic tundra in the Polar zones
and alpine tundra located in Europe and North America.
Turkey: Crossroads of the ancient world
930, I-A, 27, CS, Centron, 1977
Illustrates history of Asia Minor from prehistoric times to present. Major emphasis is on
the empires and civilizations created in Anatolia by such peoples as the Hittites,
Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Turks.
1.Ancient History 2.Turkey
Tut: The boy king
930, I-A, 60, CS, Monterey (NBC), 1993
Reveals the secrets shrouded in mystery about a boy who became king of the world's
greatest empire at age nine only to die mysteriously ten years later.
Twas the night before Christmas
800, P-I, 25, C, Coronet, 1982
A human family and a mouse family, an anonymous letter in a newspaper that denies
Santa is real, a Santa with hurt feelings who decides not to include a town on his
Christmas Eve rounds--these are the charming elements that help to enrich and enlarge
the animated adaptation of Clement Moore's traditional poem.
1.General 2.General 3.Religion - General
Twee, Fiddle, & Huff
612.6, P-I, 17, CS, Johnson Inst., 1990
Uses animation to show young children of alcoholics how to get help.
1.Home and Family 2.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 3.Life Decisions
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea
800, IJ, 127, C, Disney, 1954
Jules Verne's book made into a Disney movie. Focuses on the Nautilus, the first manmade nuclear submarine, and its power-mad captain. Stars James Mason and Kirk
Douglas.
1.General
Twice pardoned (School Ed.)
100, I-S, 35, CS, Focus on Family, 1990
Retraces the life of Harold Morris from all-star athlete to Death Row inmate and talks
about the perilous effects of peer pressure and how little mistakes can have big
consequences.
1.Life Decisions 2.Values clarification
Two little owls
590, P-I, 20, CS, Berlet, 1984
Great horned owls have been called "Winged Tigers" but they make gentle, protective
parents. This film shares a nest- side vigil watching the everyday events, neighbors, and
growth of two young great horned owl chicks as their parents care for them.
1.Animals - Birds
Ty's One Man Band
800, P-I, 30, CS, Library Video, 1987
Tells the story of a mysterious stranger who creates a one-man band out of odds and
ends. LeVar discovers lots of different music--rap music, doo-wop groups, jazz and salsa.
Ben Vereen performs.
1.General 2.Inventions 3.Music - General 4.Closed Captioned 5.READING RAINBOW
U. S. Constitution 1-3
350, J-S, 90, CS, ITV, 1988
Each program features a dramatic episode in which constitutional law directly affects
teenagers. Making the connection to the larger constitutional concept, award- winning
journalist, Bill Moyers, explains how the Constitution has been interpreted over the years
on the issue, and how it has evolved to resolve conflict through changing political,
economic, and social situations.
1.Constitution
U. S. Constitution 4-6
350, J-S, 90, CS, ITV, 1988
Each program features a dramatic episode in which constitutional law directly affects
teenagers. Making the connection to the larger constitutional concept, award- winning
journalist, Bill Moyers, explains how the Constitution has been interpreted over the years
on the issue, and how it has evolved to resolve conflict through changing political,
economic, and social situations.
1.Constitution
U. S. Geog.: Alaska and Hawaii
Reveals the natural beauty of the 49th and 50th states, explores the country's highest
mountain peak, northernmost, westernmost, and southernmost points; also portrays rich
contributions of native populations.
1.General 2.Hawaii 3.Alaska
U. S. Geog.: Great lakes states
Examines the physical, cultural and economic geography of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio, and Wisconsin, focusing on the agriculture and industry of the region.
1.General 2.Northeastern States
U. S. Geog.: Heartland
Portrays the physical, cultural, and economic geography of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
1.General 2.Midwest and Great Plains
U. S. Geog.: Lower south
Surveys the immense diversity found in Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina while exploring their physical, cultural, and
economic geography.
1.General 2.Southern States
U. S. Geog.: Mid-Atlantic states
Explores the physical, cultural, and economic geography of New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D. C.
1.General 2.Middle Atlantic States 3.Washington, D.C.
U. S. Geog.: Mountain states
Explores the physical, cultural, and economic geography of Idaho, Colorado, Montana,
Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - states that make up nearly one-fourth of the continental U.
S.
1.General 2.Rocky Mountain States
U. S. Geog.: New England
Portrays the physical, cultural, and economic geography of Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, including visits to several
historic sites in the region.
1.General 2.Northeastern States
U. S. Geog.: Pacific coast states
Explores California, Oregon, and Washington, focusing on early settlement of the region,
its natural beauty and resources, its farms, and its cities.
1.General 2.Western States 3.California 4.Northwestern States
U. S. Geog.: Southwest
Examines the contrasts of the Southwest states - Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New
Mexico - including the deserts, mountains, prairies, and plains, as well as the inter-
national border.
1.General 2.Southwestern States
U. S. Geog.: Upper south
Explores the physical, cultural, and economic geography of North Carolina, Virginia,
West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, focusing on the natural beauty and rich history
of the region.
1.General 2.Southern States
U. S. regions: The Pacific region
917.3, I, 22, CS, EBEC, 1988
The snowy peaks of Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America, and the desert
floor of Death Valley, the lowest point of the continent, establish the beauty and diversity
of the Pacific Region, which includes five states --Washington, Oregon, California,
Hawaii, and Alaska-- bordering on the largest body of water in the world, the Pacific
ocean. Viewers explore the region's major industries of tourism, agriculture, fishing and
shipping.
1.Northwestern States 2.Western States 3.California 4.Alaska 5.Hawaii
U. S. regions: The Southwest
917.3, I, 22, CS, EBEC, 1988
Illustrates the region's Spanish and Mexican influences as it takes viewers on a tour that
includes stops at an oil rig and a cattle ranch. Stresses how the dry climate and land of the
Southwest are both assets and liabilities for future growth.
1.Southwestern States
Ugly duckling
800, P, 28, C, Univ. of Ill., 1986
Story of a lonely ugly duckling who finally discovers he is a beautiful swan.
1.General
Stonecutter, The
800, P, 36, CS, E.C.Films,
Includes: The ugly duckling; The swineherd, The stonecutter.
1.General
Unchained Goddess, Parts I & II
This film tells the story of weather and shows what scientists do to predict and control it.
Uncle Jed's Barber Shop
100, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #117, 1997
Jed, the only black barber in the county overcomes many setbacks. Story demonstrates
that determination, faith make dreams attainable. A cappella quartet, the Persussions
pursued their dream in spite of setbacks.
1.Music - General 2.General 3.Values clarification 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.LITERATURE 6.READING
RAINBOW
Understanding genetics
Comprehensive introduction to the science of genetics is divided into two parts, merging
the classical and contemporary scientific approaches. Part One presents the principles of
classical Mendelian genetics; Part Two examines the principles of genetics in terms of
modern molecular gene theory.
1.Physiology - General 2.Biology - Cells
Understanding Japan
J, 35, EVN,
Japanese history, includes religion, living practice, etc.
1.Japan 2.Asia
Unfriendly flora and fauna
570, J-S, 15, CS, Coronet, 1980
Offers an overview of plants and animals that are harmful to humans, including
jimsonweed, poison ivy and oak, nightshade, mushrooms, snakes, spiders, scorpions and
wasps.
Universe
520, I-J, 30, CS, Holiday Video, 1984
Starting with an in-depth look at our own solar system and all of its planets, you will
travel ever outward through the Milky Way Galaxy into the vast islands of stars beyond.
1.Astronomy
Universe: Beyond solar system
520, I-S, 18, CS, EBEC, 1978
Presents a visual journey beginning with the solar system and extending into outer space.
Explores the origin of the universe and discusses how it may end.
1.Astronomy
Unsinkable sea otter
590, J-A, 25, CS, Churchill, 1975
Follows Jacques Cousteau and his divers as they study the underwater life of the sea otter
and examine the conditions essential for its survival. Describes reasons why the sea otter
almost became extinct and examines problems caused by man and pollution.
U.S. Congress: Of, by, and for the people (2nd. ed.)
350, J-A, 26, CS, EBEC, 1972
Follows two congressmen through two days of work as legislators, committee members,
investigators, case workers, communicators and politicians. Examines philosophy that
has led to the evolution of Congress. Describes functions of both Houses of Congress.
1.Constitution
U. S. History: (1) Three worlds meet
973.1, I-S, 35, C, Schlessinger, 1996
Includes human arrival in North America, Native American life, the Americas, West
Africa and Europe on the eve of contact, Age of Exploration, the Columbian exchange
and ecological interactions, and Spanish conquests.
U. S. History: (2) The era of colonization
Includes European settlers, European/Native American interaction, Jamestown
settlement, Puritan settlements and society, influence of the English. Also discuses
religious diversity and freedom, Quakers in Pennsylvania, struggle for control in North
America, French and Indian War, and the impact of colonial wars.
1.Colonial period
U. S. History: (3) Slavery and freedom
Includes the Atlantic World and mercantilism, cultivation and trade of sugar in the New
World, indentured servitude and chattel slavery, the impact of slavery on American life
and values, representative governments and political rights and the Great Awakening.
1.Civil War
U.S. Symbols
P, 18, CS, SVE, 2000
Explore the history and meaning of America's national symbols. Journey to the top of the
Statue of Liberty, examine the famous crack in the Liberty Bell, and learn how the
majestic bald eagle edged out the turkey as the national bird. Learn the significance of the
stars and stripes on the American flag.
1.Patriotic Symbols
Using Maps and Globes
008564 912, J, 28, EVN,
We live in a diverse world, but it is meaningless unless students know where these
variations occur. This video explains how to find any place. Live action.
1.Maps and Globes 2.GEOGRAPHY - WORLD (RELATED) 3.General
Using Positive Exponents #5 (Power of Algebra Series)
008589 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Students visit NASA, to witness how algebra plays a role in space exploration. A
discussion of exponents identifies how they are used in determining the distance to the
moon & beyond. Students will learn the rules of exponents & apply them to the
computation of square & cubic measures.
1.MATHEMATICS 2.General 3.Power of Algebra Series 4.Space Science 5.INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Valentine's Day
394.2, K-P, 25, CS, Asia for Kids, 1994
Program features symbols and customs of the holiday. Brief history behind Valentine's
Day. Live modern ballet dancers portray different emotions associated with love and
rebirth of spring.
1.General 2.Music - General 3.Arts and Crafts 4.Senses
Valerie's stained glass window (France)
914, I-S, 25, CS, Coronet, 1980
Introduces Valerie, a French girl who would like to create beautiful stained glass
windows. Shows her choosing a design, selecting the colors, glass, and assembling the
window.
1.France 2.Arts and Crafts
Valley Forge
973.3, I-S, 24, CS, Aims, 1975
Recreates the Continental Army's historic stay at Valley Forge and conveys the loyalty,
dedication and fortitude of soldiers who defended the cause of American independence.
Valley Forge: The young spy
973.3, I-J, 24, CS, Multimedia, 1980
The account of a young Tory farm boy's mission to spy on Washington's camp at Valley
Forge. The film focuses on the power of the ideals that inspired the men of the
Revolution to endure such hardships.
1.Colonial period 2.Revolutionary period - 1800 3.General
Valley of the Kings
930, I-S, 29, CS, FFH, 1988
Examines the tombs of Ipi the workman, and Kha the architect, which illustrate the daily
round of ancient Egyptian life. Shows the tools, furniture, clothing, kitchen utensils, and
foods of Ipi and Kha, and the money with which they were paid.
Vanishing prairie
550, I, 60, CS, Disney, 1954
Portrays the American prairie, a wonderous expanse teeming with life and vitality before
the march of civilization all but destroyed it.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Midwest and Great Plains
Vegetation and Soil
917.3, J-S, 15, CS, Altschul, 1989
Program explores the close relationships between climate, soil, vegetation and humans.
No. America natural resources and vegetation regions are described.
1.North America 2.Earth Science - General 3.Biology - Ecology
Velveteen rabbit
This classic story based on the book, The Velveteen Rabbit, is about nursery magic. We
learn how a boy's love and friendship transform a toy rabbit into a real bunny.
1.General
Very, Merry Cricket, A
800, P-I, 26, C, Guidance, 1973
New York City is a noisy, quarrelsome contradiction to the Christmas season until a
power failure and a musical cricket from Connecticut transform the discord into peace
and harmony.
1.General 2.General
Video letter from Japan: Living arts
915, I-J, 25, CS, Asia Society, 1988
Shows culture in modern Kyoto, portraying the intersection between traditional Japanese
culture and the daily life of present-day students.
1.Japan
Video letter from Japan: Making things
Visits Japanese industry and examines a sampling of Japanese products from their point
of manufacture through their distribution.
1.Japan
Video letter from Japan: My day
Students at Totsuka Primary School show us their homes, their playgrounds, and their
school as an introduction to life in Japan.
1.Japan
Video letter from Japan: Our school
Shows experiences of typical sixth graders in Japan: How they perceive their school, how
they view their studies and their relationships with classmates and other students, and
how teachers, parents, and students shape school life.
1.Japan
Video letter from Japan: Tohoku diary
With shorelines, mountains, and volcanoes, the northern region of Japan is
geographically representative of all the other individual regions of the country.
1.Japan
Vikings: Life and conquests
973.1, I-S, 17, CS, EBEC, 1959
This film produced in Norway, surveys the Viking Age. It follows the Vikings to the
farthest corners of the known world as they raided, conquered, traded and discovered, and
then stayed on to settle, colonize and rule.
Vincent Van Gogh: His art and life
Vincent van Gogh was one of the most famous painters in modern art. His fame was even
further enhanced in mid 1987, when one of his sunflower paintings sold at auction for
$39.9 million dollars. This underscored the ironies of the man's life, since, during his
lifetime, he received no recognition, and sold only one painting. Part 1 - The Early Years;
Part 2 - The Mature Years
1.General 2.Arts and Letters
Violent storms
550, I-S, 15, CS, Coronet, 1983
Dramatic cinematography and time-lapse photography convey the drama of nature's most
spectacular display-the thunderstorm. The even greater destructiveness of hurricanes and
tornados make early warning systems imperative.
Virtual Reality
J-A, 13, CS, New Dimensions, 1998
Explores a range of worlds through the interaction of computers, technology and the
mind in architecture, medicine, the military, aeronautics, as well as games and the
cinema.
1.Inventions 2.Economics, General 3.BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 4.Computers/technology
Virus!
610, J-S, 25, CS, Nat. Geog., 1994
Because of the pioneering work of early virus killers, some former viral killers have
disappeared. But the threat of viruses and viral epidemics, such as HIV, still exists.
Animation and computer-generated 3-D images reveal these tiny - but sometimes deadly
- invaders.
1.Human body 2.Personal Health 3.Physiology - General
Viruses
What is a virus and how does it infect its human host? Discover how viruses remain
dormant until they are able to latch onto a host cell. Also explored are the viruses which
scientists believe may hold the key to conquering bacteria. Learn how, with a virus,
prevention is possible in the form of a vaccine, and how viruses are able to spread via
casual contact.
Voices of San Pasqual
979.4, I-S, 28, CS, Bookhandler, 1992
Shows the evolution of residents of this southern California valley from the Native
American Kumeyaay to its current dairy farmers. Narrated from diaries, it includes the
missions and Californios.
1.California 2.Farm life 3.Indians of North America 4.Community Life
Volcano
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Journey to the most inhospitable regions of the earth, where rock melts - and all life
trembles. Witness the destructive effects of volcanos and earthquakes - and the lifegiving results of their aftermath.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Eyewitness
Volcano: Birth of a mountain
550, J-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1977
Uses film footage produced over a five-year period to document an extended Hawaiian
volcanic eruption from which, in the early 1970's, a whole new mountain erupted.
Reveals how the scorching lava flow covered whole forests and reshaped the coastline.
Volcanoes, Earthquakes and other earth movements
550, J, 17, CS, Journal, 1981
Studies the phenomenon of plate tectonics, showing how this science can help in
predicting future disasters.
Volcanoes: Mountains of fire
550, I-J, 24, CS, Rainbow, 1995
Presents the different types of volcanoes and explains how each is formed and the effects
they cause. Shows in animation how plate tectonics cause the most violent volcanoes and
gives live examples how shield volcanoes, hot spots, cinder cones and composite
volcanoes are continuing to change our earth's crust.
Voyage of the loggerhead
590, I-J, 24, CS, Nat. Geog., 1995
Follow a baby loggerhead for the first 18 months of her life, from her hatching to her
early adventures in the ocean. Includes animal migration and navigation, ocean
ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, and pollution's threat to marine life.
1.Animals - Reptiles 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Marine
Walk in the forest
580, C, Pyramid, 1976
Man's oldest sanctuary is the forest. Details delicate balance and intricate harmony of
plants & creatures that make the forest a living whole. Man must learn to replace what he
is taking from the earth.
1.Biology - Plants 2.Biology - Ecology
Walking on air
360, I-J, 58, CS, Walden, 1990
At his hydrotherapy swimming class, wheelchair-bound 12-year-old Danny Pearson
discovers how wonderful it feels to float. Could that same feeling of weightlessness in
outer space free him from the limits of his handicap? With the help of an unorthodox
science teacher, Danny confronts his family and friends--and NASA--in a quest to
achieve his dream of walking in space.
1.General 2.General
Wall, The
910, I, 28, CS, GPN - RR #82, 1997
A boy and his father come to Washington, D.C. to visit the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
to find the name of the boy's grandfather. This moving story takes LeVar to the memorial
where viewers meet the young architect who designed it. Other memorials as tributes of
our past are visited; Mt. Rushmore and a mural dedicated to Louis Armstrong.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.INDUSTRIAL ARTS 3.Patriotic Symbols 4.Washington, D.C.
5.LITERATURE 6.READING RAINBOW
Waltz through the hills
800, I-J, 116, CS, Walden, 1990
When Australian children Sammy Dean and her older brother Andy are suddenly
orphaned, they fear that they will be separated and placed in foster homes. So they set off
alone on foot, through the harsh and dangerous wilds of the outback, hoping to reach a
ship that will take them to England and their only surviving relatives.
1.Australia/New Zealand 2.General
War in Europe
940, I-S, 30, CS, 100% Educational, 1999
Wartime footage and narrative of the fighting between Allied and Axis powers in Europe,
Atlantic Ocean, and northern Africa. Covers from the invasion of Poland to the Battle of
Berlin.
1.Europe 2.Europe, Western
War in the Pacific
940, I-S, 30, CS, 100% Educational, 1999
Wartime footage and narrative of the fighting between the Allied Powers and Japan from
the attach at Pearl Harbor to the atomic bomb on Japan and surrender.
1.World War II-1959 2.Atomic and Nuclear Energy
War of 1812 (2nd Ed.)
973.5, I-S, 14, CS, Coronet, 1982
Reveals that when the British begin impressing American seamen, Congress declares war
in 1812. Shows that stunning American victories help end the war while spurring
American industry, stimulating national pride and shaping relation with Canada.
1.Early 1800's
Warning: Earthquake
550, I-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1976
Illustrates destructive power of earthquakes with scenes from Turkey, Chile, Italy, Alaska
& California. Topics include new developments in their prediction, California research
involving building construction & city design and interviews survivors of quakes.
Washington, D. C. (2nd Ed.)
917.3, I-S, 23, CS, EBEC, 1984
Explores Washington's shrines, monuments, and vast complexes housing the various
functions of the federal government, focusing on the city's unique qualities as an
international cultural hub and the nucleus of government.
1.Middle Atlantic States 2.General 3.Washington, D.C. 4.Documents/buildings/artifacts
Washington, D. C.
917.3, 30, C, City Scape Prod., 1985
Musical adventure featuring the sights and sounds of Washington, D. C.
1.Washington, D.C. 2.Middle Atlantic States
Waste and global pollution
550, J-S, 20, CS, Benchmark, 1990
"Think globally and act locally" is a slogan for informed citizens who realize that each of
us is responsible for doing our share in managing waste. Video consists of 5 modules,
each 3 to 5 minutes long which end with a question for discussion and critical thinking.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Pollution 3.Earth Science - General
Waste in Time
008582 350, P-I, 30, Media Guild, 1998
An imaginative presentation about the importance of the three Rs: Reducing, Reusing,
Recycling! Video can serve as an inspiration that each individual effort counts.
1.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Pollution 4.Community Life
Watch out for my plant
580, P-I, 13, CS, Barr, 1972
Young inner-city boy struggles to grow a flower in dirt between his house and sidewalk,
suggesting that everyone can do something about his environment and showing that
initiative, responsibility & perserverance are necessary to make any undertaking a
success.
1.Biology - Plants
Watch the Stars Come Out
520, P-I, 30, CS, GPN, 1985
Explores the plight of the many courageous immigrants who came to America filled with
hopes and dreams as they decended upon Ellis Island. He also comes face-to-face with
Lady Liberty herself, and finds out why and how she's been restored.
1.Minority Studies 2.Population 3.Immigration 4.Closed Captioned 5.READING RAINBOW
Water birds
590, P-I, 32, CS, Disney, 1957
Reveals the habits and customs of water birds; the Gannet in the Gulf of St. Lawrence,
the Tern in the Gulf of Mexico and the Pelican on the shores and islands of inland lakes.
1.Animals - Birds 2.Animals - Marine
Water, birth, planet Earth: The land
550, J-A, 28, CS, Coronet, 1986
Looks at how plants and animals emerged from the sea to thrive and develop on land and
the importance of the water cycle in this colonization. Focuses on how plants and animals
adapted to their new environments and the new dangers they faced as they extended their
ability to range freely over the land.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Biology - Evolution
Water, birth, planet Earth: The sea
550, J-A, 22, CS, Coronet, 1986
Traces back the beginnings of earth, from the formation of its atmosphere to the rains
which took the minerals of the land and made them the minerals of the sea. Underwater
photography depicts a variety of environments to which plant and animal life had to adapt
to survive.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Biology - Evolution
Water cycle
550, I-J, 14, CS, EBEC, 1980
Stunning visuals illustrate the importance of the endless exchange of water between land,
atmosphere, and the sea. Evaporation, condensation and the effects of the water cycle on
climate and the land are closely examined.
Water pollution: A first film (Rev. ed.)
550, P-J, 12, CS, BFA, 1984
Describing the water cycle and our part in it helps us understand the problems and
dangers of pollution.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Biology - Ecology 3.Pollution
Water runs downhill
550, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1981
A number of observations concerning water are made including that it runs downhill and
that streams and rivers are often brown with mud. From these observations we try to draw
some inferences about water and gravity, and the part they play in eroding and shaping
our earth.
1.Earth Science - General 2.Scientific Method 3.Geology
Water safety: The basics
614.8, I-S, 17, CS, Coronet, 1979
Provides an overview of water safety procedures, including selecting a safe place to
swim, boating safety, personal flotation devices, drownproofing and safe rescue
procedures.
1.Safety - Water 2.General
Watercolor
740, IJ, 14, C, Aims, 1968
Presents the wide range of technical and expressive possibilities inherent in watercolor
painting, and demonstrates the two most important and distinctive characteristics of the
medium: fluidity and transparency.
1.Arts and Crafts
Watership down
800, I-S, 92, CS, Media Basics, 1986
It was a most unlikely international best-seller; a combination fairy tale, survival thriller
and allegory of the human condition and spirit, all centering on an intrepid band of
refugee rabbits seeking a safe, new home.
1.General
Way to start a day
800, P-I, 12, CS, Cheshire, 1988
Children get an around-the-world look at customs people use to greet the day. Animated
version of Peter Parnall's illustrations.
1.General
"We proceeded on...": Expedition of Lewis & Clark(1804-1806)
973.5, I-S, 32, CS, Kaw, 1991
Story of their 8,000-mile journey by foot, boat and horseback, complete with diary
excerpts, encounters with Indians, the beautiful and threatening landscape, and a
summary of their objectives and accomplishments.
1.General 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Early 1800's 4.Indians (Native Americans) 5.Presidents and the
U.S.
Weather
550, P-J, 35, CS, Upbeat, 1996
Takes viewers on a whirlwind tour of Earth's turbulent atmosphere and reveals the forces
that make the day fair or foul.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Meteorology 3.Eyewitness
Weather: a film for beginners
550, P-I, 14, CS, Filmfair, 1986
Through simple, basic experiments, we see the role of the sun in creating changes in
weather. Animated graphics illustrate the concepts of convection, energy, the causes of
wind, and the nature of thunder and lightning, as well as how water becomes
condensation in the form of rain, snow and sleet.
1.Meteorology
Weather and Climate
3-5, 16, Sunburst, 1999
Explores the relationship between water, air and heat, and shows how they interact to
make weather happen. Explains high and low pressure and the cycle of evaporation,
condensation and precipitation that makes up the water cycle.
1.Meteorology 2.Earth Science - General 3.Real World Science
Weather: Come rain, come shine
550, I-S, 22, CS, Natgeo, 1983
Through animation and live-action footage, students learn about the global interaction of
sun, air, and water that creates our weather. They see old and new forecasting tools from
anemometers and barometers to sophisticated satellites.
Weather forecasting (2nd ed.)
550, I-J, 22, CS, EBEC, 1975
Traces the development of meteorology from a superstitious guessing game to a
sophisticated and increasingly valuable science. Focuses on the work of a meteorologist
in an actual weather station.
Weather systems in motion
550, I-A, 13, CS, Coronet, 1985
Clarifies the movement of air masses, compares cyclones and anticyclones, and shows
how waves in the upper atmosphere affect the development of warm and cold fronts.
Weather: The Chaos Which Surrounds Us
Describes the general forces behind the weather with live action storm footage and 3-D
animation. Program goes on to detail how a variety of violent weather phenomenon
develop.
1.Air and The Atmosphere 2.Meteorology
Weaving with looms you can make
740, IJ, 16, C, Aims, 1973
Simple, homemade looms can be used to produce useful, attractive, and creative
examples of the art of weaving. Corrugated cardboard served as the loom for a woven
collar. Principles of weaving are demonstrated.
1.Arts and Crafts
W. E. B. Du Bois
Tells the story of W. E. B. DuBois, scholar and activist. Closed captioned. Black
West that was, The
973.6, I-J, 20, C, Nat. Geog., 1996
Learn the facts behind the great myths of the Old West. Watch cowboys as they drive a
herd of longhorns along the Chisholm trail. Visit a Native American village and discover
a rich culture.
Western Religions
Delve into customs, traditions, rituals, languages, and stories in this remarkable
presentation of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students gain an appreciation for the
common origins of these important faiths and their influences on history. The program
compares and contrasts the religions to give your class a complete education.
1.Religion - General
Westward expansion: The pioneer challenge
973.5, I-J, 18, CS, Rainbow, 1992
From the period following the Revolutionary War to modern times, westward expansion
of the United States is shown with its challenges to the pioneers by geography. Learn
how famous pioneer leaders dealt with the factors of natural boundaries, geology,
climate, and natural resources in their movement westward.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Early 1800's
Westward movement: Gold rush
973.6, I-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1965
How discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill changed the history of California & our nation.
Shows the nation in the grip of "gold fever" with the hopes and heartbreaks that
accompanied the gold rush.
1.California 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.California
Westward Movement: Mississippi Valley
973.6, I-S, 16, CS, EBEC, 1962
Shows rapid transformation of Mississippi Valley during the early l800's and particular
skills and crafts by dramatizing the lives of farmers, flatboatmen, traders and craftsmen.
Westward Movement: Northwest territory
973.6, I-S, 15, CS, EBEC, 1962
Describes colonization of Northwest Territory during the post-Revolutionary War period.
Explains the political & economic effects of the Northwest Ordinance and shows the
development of commerce and transportation.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Early 1800's 3.Midwest and Great Plains
Westward movement: Settling the great plains
973.6, I-S, 17, CS, EBEC, 1963
Recaptures atmosphere of "homesteading" on the Great Plains through authentic photos
and documents. Enumerates geographic & cultural factors that hampered permanent
settlement of the plains.
Westward movement: Texas and the Mexican War
973.6, I-S, 18, CS, EBEC, 1966
Reviews causes of Texas settlers' revolt, which led to independence; ties annexataion of
Texas to issues of slavery & territorial expansion. Shows that U.S. paid price of ill-will in
Latin America & political crisis at home by winning the war with Mexico.
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Southwestern States
Whales (Cousteau)
590, JSA, 23, C, Churchill, 1970
J.Cousteau tours Indian Ocean in last wooden whaling boat, views an experiment with a
whale at Marine World & conducts a series of studies with whales in the open ocean.
Balloons, kites, small boats & underwater photography are used.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Animals - Marine
What are letters for: Consonant combinations
400, P-I, 13, CS, BFA, 1983
Explains the most common consonant blends and digraphs in a humorous way.
1.General 2.Grammar
What are letters for: Consonants (Rev. ed.)
400, P-I, 12, CS, BFA, 1984
Presents words selected from commonly-used vocabulary lists and primary readers which
are used orally & visually superimposed over action. Makes it clear that language and
reading are fun and useful.
1.General 2.Grammar
What are letters for: Vowels (Rev. ed.)
400, P-I, 12, CS, BFA, 1984
Presents words selected from commonly-used vocabulary lists and primary readers which
are used orally and visually superimposed over action. Makes it clear that language and
reading are fun and useful.
1.General 2.Grammar
What do seeds do: A first film (Rev. ed.)
Seeds come in many sizes & shapes, but have certain common characteristics. Each
contains stored food as well as the embryo from which the plant will grow. Carried by
wind, water or animals, seeds grow into seed-producing plants when they are deposited.
1.Biology - Plants
What good are rocks?
550, P, 12, CS, Coronet, 1989
A rock underfoot causes Wondercat to lose his balance and starts him wondering what
good are rocks, and why are some young rockhounds happily collecting them.
What is a cat?
630, P-J, 13, CS, Filmfair, 1972
Domesticated but with a still untamed spirit, the cat is many things; hunter and well
designed for it, protector, paragon of cleanliness, a lover equally of play and solitude,
symbol of grace and a paradox. Final section touches on good cat care.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Pet 3.Animals - Mammals
What is a Democracy? (My America Series)
3-6, 18, Sunburst, 1994
Voting and participation are central to the American democracy. Children vividly
describe what democracy means to them and how they have experienced it. We learn that
governments make laws that determine what citizens are allowed to do as well as how
one country gets along with other countries.
1.Constitution 2.General 3.Documents/buildings/artifacts
What is a Flag? (My America Series)
K-3, 18, Sunburst, 1994
In this video children describe flags, what they stand for and how flags make them feel.
Traveling back to cave-dwelling days, the story of flags begins. See how the American
flag started and was and is made.
1.Patriotic Symbols
What is a friend?
100, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Explores friendship and what friends can do for each other. From the Most Important
Person - Getting Along With Others Series.
What is a Savannah? Learning Geographical Terms
3-6, 23, Sunburst, 1998
Program turns students into junior experts in world geography in this lively investigation
into Earth's unique physical features. Defines and describes the special words and terms
geographers have devised to help us locate places around the world: mountain and valley;
polar, desert, forest and grassland; ocean, sea, lake, river and wetland; island, peninsula,
cape and isthmus; gorge, strait, channel, bay and reef.
1.GEOGRAPHY - WORLD (RELATED) 2.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 3.Earth Science - General
What Is an American? (My America Series)
2-6, 21, Sunburst, 1994
Many people living in America come from different cultures. This video opens with
children describing the diversity of Americans. A class writes poems about their hopes
and fears and creates body models that illustrate the American child today.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.HISTORY - U.S. 3.Immigration
What is an Endangered Species?
K-3, 26, Sunburst, 1996
Documents on-going efforts to protect one endangered species, the manatee, as well as
the successful steps environmentalists took to save another, the bald eagle.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Animals - Birds 5.Pollution
What is Area?
Cover the concept of measuring area with square units. Learn how formulas for area are
developed. Prerequisites are a basic understanding of units of measure and of basic
polygons.
1.MATHEMATICS
What is Energy?
See examples of energy at work. Kids learn how heat energy moves and how it affects
atoms. Viewers find out that the sun is the ultimate source of the Earth's chemical energy
and that sound is a form of mechanical energy. Other forms of energy are also
introduced.
What is Music?
008534 780, 3-4, 30, GPN, 1995
Program designed to teach students the basic concepts of music. The centerpiece location
of this episode and others is an industrial looking club house where a group of hosts
pursue different musical activities. This episode identifies the members of the woodwind
family; music signs & symbols for loudness, recognition of musical notation (staff, clef,
meter sign, notes & rests.)
1.Music - General 2.Listening/Communication 3.Sound
What makes rain?
550, I-S, 22, CS, EBEC, 1975
Considers the nature and causes of rainfall. Examines cloud formation, traces the origin
of raindrops, hail, sleet and snow and shows what happens in areas where rain does not
fall.
What makes weather? (2nd ed.)
550, I-S, 14, CS, EBEC, 1980
Examines the movement of winds and air masses caused by the uneven heating of the
earth's surface, the influence of water and land on air masses, and shows some of the
visual clues to weather change.
What Mary Jo shared
800, K-P, 13, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1981
Tells how Mary Jo overcame her shyness and shared something unusual with her
classmates. From the book by Janice May Udry.
1.General
What Mary Jo wanted
800, P, 15, CS, Barr, 1982
Mary Jo wanted a dog more than anything else in the world. Finally her parents agreed.
Mary Jo got up every night to comfort her new puppy when he cried, but nothing helped.
Then she had the great idea. She would sleep in a cot near her puppy until he was used to
being without his mother. Now everyone could sleep all night.
1.General
What time is it?
520, P, 11, CS, Coronet, 1972
Uses animated clocks to help students learn about the 24 hour day, quarter and half hours
and counting minutes by fives.
1.Time
What we learn about earth from space
520, J-S, 25, C, Nat. Geog., 1996
Students discover how satellites provide valuable information about the Earth as they
view entire hemispheres, continents, river systems, mountain ranges, oceans and deserts.
Satellites help us monitor rain forest destruction, ozone depletion and weather systems.
What's Cooking?
301.45, P-J, 15, CS, SVE/Churchill, 1979
Shows how five children of Chinese-American, Mexican-American, Italian-American,
Afro-American and Anglo ancestry help their families prepare traditional meals. Tells
how each culture has different ways of meeting nutritional needs.
1.General 2.Foods and Nutrition 3.Minority Studies 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage
What's for breakfast?
610, P, 4, CS, EBEC, 1972
Presents the nutritious and energy-producting foods to start the day with. From the Most
Important Person -Nutrition Series.
What's in a rainbow?
550, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1980
We learn that there are several different ways to make rainbow colors, such as spreading
oil on water, blowing soap bubbles, or using a garden hose with a spray nozzle. The
garden hose gives us a "scientific model" of a real rainbow. Also uses high speed
photography to study some water drops.
1.Light and Color 2.Earth Science - General 3.Scientific Method
What's in a shadow? (Finding directions)
520, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1979
Relates the shadow to the idea of the sun's position at different times of the day and how
a knowledge of that helps in finding directions. The earth's rotation and the earth-sun
relationship is simply illustrated.
1.Astronomy 2.Maps and Globes 3.Earth Science - General
What's in a spider's web (Observing animals)
590, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1981
Watch a spider build a web and use it as a catching device. See the spider capture its prey
and then "package" it in webbing for a future meal. Observe egg laying and raising a
family and learn how to confine a spider so that we can study it under controlled
conditions.
1.Animals - Insects
What's in an egg? (Observing animal growth)
590, P-I, 13, CS, Journal, 1982
Uses a chicken egg to observe the development of life. We see how fish, amphibians,
reptiles and insects produce eggs differently and how they've adapted to their different
environments.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Farm
What's Out There? Our Solar System & Beyond
This program tells of the creation of the Milky Way, examines the planets of the solar
system, and discusses improved space observation.
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
This is a humorous & factual account of his personality and accomplishments and his
contributions to literature, science and government.
1.Inventions 2.Others 3.Colonial period 4.SCIENCE - PHYSICAL 5.LITERATURE
What's the earth made of?
550, I-J, 25, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Students watch as host Mike Dun visits active volcanoes and dangles from cliffs in a
quest to learn about our planet's workings. Experts talk to him about the latest findings including recent action of the Mid-Ocean ridge.
Whazzat?
390, P, 10, CS, EBEC, 1975
Presents an adaptation of the East Indian folktale about six blind men who come upon an
elephant & attempt to describe it. Stresses the moral that cooperating with others can
achieve more than working alone.
1.Senses 2.General
Wheels of change: American automobile
620, I-J, 20, CS, HBJ, 1991
Over the last 100 years, the automobile has dramatically changed the way Americans
live. Although only the rich could afford the autos of the early 1900s, Henry Ford's
assembly line made cars affordable for the average American. By the 1920s, the
automobile had transformed the U. S. from primarily agrarian society to an industrial
consumer society.
1.Transportation 2.1890's - World War I 3.General
When the pressure's on: Groups and you
100, I-J, 20, CS, Sunburst, 1990
Belonging to a group can help young teens see a new, often more adult way of looking at
the world. Encouraged by the positive feedback and sense of shared goals they get from
identifying with peers with similar tastes and interests, they sometimes overlook the
negative side of belonging to a group.
1.Life Decisions 2.Values clarification 3.Home and Family
When you live in an alcoholic family
612.6, I-J, 25, CS, Sunburst, 1991
Children of alcoholics are 3 to 4 times more likely to become alcoholics than children of
non-alcoholics. Teachers are in a key position to intercept this intergenerational illness by
becoming aware of the problems at home and offering understanding and help to the
child.
1.Home and Family 2.Life Decisions 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse
Where America Began: Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown
Visit the early colonies of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Learn about the
tools, crafts, and traditions. Experience the past through this exciting video tour and show
your students how early Americans spent their days!
1.Colonial period
Where did they go? A dinosaur update
560, I-J, 19, C, Rainbow, 1987
Children visit the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia to learn what dinosaurs
are, different types, and how they did everything from raising their young to defending
themselves from attackers. Go on a dinosaur dig and to the site of an historical discovery,
where it was first learned that dinosaurs stood erect.
1.Animals - Prehistoric 2.Biology - Evolution 3.Prehistoric Times
Where do animals go in winter?
590, P-I, 17, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Learn how animals adjust to the cold temperatures and scarcity of food during winter and
see them change behavior, diet, shelter and appearance.
1.Animals - General
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus
Story outlines Columbus's voyage from Spain to find a route to the "Indies." Mentions
other explorers whose travels led to the discovery of a new world.
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.General 4.Others 5.BIOGRAPHY
6.HOLIDAYS
Where Plants Come From
P-I, 10, CS, AGC, 2000
Use as an introduction to the major ideas and concepts associated with the different ways
plants produce new plants and the different ways seeds are spread around. Examine
spores, runners, roots, bulbs, and the structure of seeds.
1.Biology - Plants
Where the garbage goes
550, P-I, 29, CS, Upbeat, 1997
Shows all the haulers, grinders, dozers, loaders and compactors used at a state-of-the-art
waste handling facility. Motivator for recycling.
1.Pollution
Where the lilies bloom
Four children are left orphaned after the death of their father. Responsible and resourceful
Mary Call emerges as the head of the family as they all discover that the greatest treasure
they possess is their love and devotion to each other. Live-action drama from the
Newbery award winning book by Vera & Bill Cleaver.
Where the red fern grows
800, PIJ, 100, C, Xerox, 1974
A man wasn't poor in the 1930's in the Ozarks of Oklahoma if he had two fine hunting
dogs. Young Billy Coleman's ambition was to have two of the best. Spurred on by his
grandfather's homespun wisdom, Billy works hard and long to save up enough money to
buy "his" Red-bone hounds. Combines adventure, suspense, tragedy and sadness while
illustrating the close devotion that can develop between a boy and his dogs.
Where the red fern grows II
800, I-J, 92, CS, Upbeat, 1991
Billy Coleman returns from World War II to his home in Louisiana, bitter from the war
and the loss of his leg. His grandfather surprises him with two Redbone hound puppies.
Billy befriends a young neighborhood boy, and together the hounds and the boy help
Billy to rediscover the gift of giving.
1.General
Where the wild things are
800, P-I, 8, CS, Weston, 1974
Presents an animated adaptation of the story of the same title by Maurice Sendak in
which a small boy makes a visit to the land of the wild things. Tells how he tames the
creatures and returns home.
1.General
Where's Shelly?
612.6, I-S, 14, CS, Johnson Inst., 1984
Shows four children waiting in an abandoned house for Shelly to arrive with beer and
marijuana. Relates children's respective feelings about home and drugs, and family and
other older people who have been addicted to or involved with drugs and alcohol.
1.Home and Family 2.Life Decisions 3.Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse
"Where's the TV Remote" Lesson #3
Beginning ASL Video Course. Household signs. Closed captioned. Includes introduction
to new vocabulary; visit with Bravo Family; cultural notes; grammatical notes; practice
sessions and review sessions.
Which Way is Minus?
J, 26, CS, Allied, 1992
Develop the concept of negative and positive and that zero is the starting point for each.
Learn how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers as well as the distinction
between numbers as factors and numbers with signs. Students will learn the uses of the
minus symbol and the rules for manipulating numbers with signs.
1.MATHEMATICS
Whipping boy
800, P-I, 38, CS, Pied Piper, 1988
Jemmy, the orphaned rat catcher, serves as the whipping boy to the arrogant Prince Brat.
Pursued by kidnappers, the two boys switch roles, only to learn the true meaning of
compassion, loyalty and friendship.
1.General
Whistle for Willie
Peter wants to be able to whistle so he can call his dog, Willie. He tries and tries before
he finally succeeds. From the book by Ezra Jack Keats.
White Fang
800, J-A, 109, CS, Upbeat,
Jack London's story of a young man trying to fulfill his father's dying wish to find gold in
the Yukon Valley. Along the way, Jack discovers a kindred spirit...a wolf-dog named
White Fang.
White Fang 2
800, P-J, 106, CS, Disney,
Continuing story of White Fang - the half-dog, half-wolf who faces untold danger from a
ruthless gang of land-grabbing gold miners in the frozen wilds of Alaska. White Fang and
his master must rely on their instincts for survival when they risk it all to protect a
peaceful Native American tribe whose homeland is targeted by the dangerous miners.
1.General 2.Animal Stories 3.Alaska 4.Indians of North America
White House, The
From its construction in 1792, the White House has been a symbol of democracy and
freedom. Do your students know that the British tried to burn it down and that it now has
its own theater and bowling alley? You'll also visit the other presidential "residences",
including Air Force One and Camp David.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.Presidents and the U.S. 3.Washington, D.C.
White Seal
590, I-J, 26, CS, Guidance Assoc., 1976
Kotick, a white seal, learns to survive in the Bering Sea & puts his knowledge to work to
protect his friends, too. When seal hunters invade the island, he guides fellow seals to a
haven. Narrated by Roddy McDowall to music from Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.
1.Alaska 2.General 3.Animals - Mammals
Who I am is fine With Me
100, P-I, 16, CS, Rainbow Ed, 1997
Encourages a positive attitude in children. The basic message of respecting oneself and
learning from one's mistakes. Live action.
1.Concept Of Self
Who is an American?
100, P-I, 15, CS, Barr, 1975
Fat Albert (Bill Cosby) and friends demonstrate to students what it means to be a "real"
American.
1.Patriotic Symbols 2.Minority Studies
Who was Cleopatra?
930, J-A, 23, CS, FOTH, 1993
Was Cleopatra Black? Was Socrates? Did Egyptian armies conquer ancient Greece,
setting the cradle of Western Civilization in motion? Through on-location interviews at
excavations in Egypt, the Middle East, and Greece, this program constructs likely
scenarios to determine the influence that Egypt and Black Africans had on the
development of Greece.
1.Egypt 2.Ancient History 3.Africa 4.Egypt
Who's afraid of opera? Barber of Seville & Lucia di Lammermoor
780, I-A, 60, CS, Clearvue, 1972
World-renowned soprano Joan Sutherland introduces the opera plots to her three puppet
friends then, in full costume and in front of elaborate sets, performs the opera's
highlights. At key moments she returns to her friends to reveal more of the story. In
"Barber of Seville," Joan is Rosina in perhaps the most sparkling comic opera ever
written. Finally, as Lucia di Lammermoor, she plays a tragic heroine.
1.Music - General
Who's afraid of opera? Faust and Rigaletto
780, I-A, 60, CS, Clearvue, 1972
highlights. At key moments she returns to her friends to reveal more of the story. As
Marguerite in "Faust" she falls in love with a man who has sold his soul to the devil in
exchange for youth and pleasure. As Gilda, in Rigaletto, she is in love with the flirtatious
and corrupt Duke of Mantua to the despair of her father, the court jester.
1.Music - General
Who's afraid of opera? La Traviata & Daughter of the Regiment
780, I-A, 60, CS, Clearvue, 1972
highlights. At key moments she returns to her friends to reveal more of the story. In
"Verdi's La Traviata" she is a beautiful courtesan in love with a penniless aristocrat. In
"Daughter of the Regiment" she is Marie, who as an infant was found on a battlefield and
adopted by an entire regiment of adoring fathers.
1.Music - General
Who's afraid of opera? Mignon & La Perichole
780, I-A, 60, CS, Clearvue, 1972
highlights. At key moments she returns to her friends to reveal more of the story. In the
comic opera "Mignon," Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose attentions and
affections are much sought after. In "La Perichole," Joan also displays her flair for
comedy as well as her exceptional range and abilities.
1.Music - General
Who's in Rabbit's House?
398.2, P, 13, CS, Weston Woods, 1969
An African folktale, presented as a play about a rabbit whose home becomes inhabited by
a mean scary creature.
1.Africa 2.General 3.Animal Stories 4.Folklore
Why Animals Live Where They Do - 2nd Ed
Viewers look at the relationship between animals & their environments. Learn how
animals adapt to living conditions & discover why animals dependent upon one food
source can become endangered.
1.SCIENCE - NATURAL 2.Animals - General 3.Animals - Mammals 4.Biology - Ecology
Why did Europe "discover" America in 1492?
973.1, I-S, 11, CS, EBEC, 1990
Discusses the Viking explorations of 500 years earlier as well as the exploration by
Europeans starting in 1492. Contrasts life (economic, political and philosophical)
between the Medieval period and the Renaissance which followed.
1.Europe 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Discovery and Exploration
Why do animals look the way they do?
590, P-I, 14, CS, AGC, 1996
Even the most unusual creature has a purpose to its design - from elephants to
hummingbirds to barn owls to porcupines to walking sticks. Whether adapting to the
environment, taking advantage of a resource, or avoiding competition, younger students
learn the reasons that animals look the way they do - to help them survive.
Why History?
917.3, J-S, 35, CS, ClearVue,
Students take a road trip that highlights historic locations through six states of America's
Heartland. As viewers discover the history of the Heartland, they develop an
understanding of history and it relates to their own lives, their communities, and the
world. Interviews with professors, historians and curators.
1.Documents/buildings/artifacts 2.General
Why man creates
100, J-A, 25, CS, Pyramid, 1968
A series of explorations, episodes and comments on creativity. Humor, satire and irony
are combined with serious questions about the creative process and how it comes into
play for different individuals.
Why mosquitos buzz in people's ears
800, P, 10, CS, WW, 1993
A tall tale sets off a comic chain of mishaps through the jungle grapevine from Mosquito
to Iguana to Python to Rabbit to Owl in this traditional story from Africa.
1.General 2.Folklore 3.Africa
Why the new world was explored
973.1, I-S, 11, CS, BFA, 1968
Discusses why so many Europeans risked their wealth & lives to explore the new world.
Traces their search for a shorter, safer trade route to the East. Shows how their motives
changed from a search for trade routes to one for gold, furs, forests & farm lands
William Bradford the First Thanksgiving
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1992
Bradford fled with the Pilgrims to the new world, where he discovered the price for
religious freedom was hunger, sickness and death. As a peacemaker he befriended the
Native Americans and as Governor set aside a day of Thanksgiving. Program contains
animated accurate historical data accompanied by a resource/activity book.
1.Others 2.Indians (Native Americans) 3.General 4.Colonial period
Dad and me
800, P-I, 29, CS, Univ. of Ill., 1981
WILLIAM'S DOLL: William's father is happy that his son wants a football helmet, but
objects when he also wants a doll. William's grandpa reminds his son how his own
childhood attachment to a doll helped him become a good parent. DAD AND ME:
Darrett loves his father but finds it hard to accept honest criticism. His family helps him
develop good values from constructive criticism and praise.
Willie Wonka and the chocolate factory
800, PI, 100, C, Guidance Assoc., 1971
The winners of a tour through Willy Wonka's candy factory learn that sweetness of heart
surpasses that of a candy bar and honesty is more important than the inventions and
products of a zillion candy wonderlands.
1.General
Willows in winter
800, P-I, 72, CS, Upbeat, 1994
Join Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad for their new adventures along the Riverbank. Sequel to
Wind in the Willows.
1.General
Wind
400, P, 7, CS, Aims, 1968
The narrator introduces the subject - wind and the words which will appear. These
include: SPIN, FLY, WINDS, TREE, SEA, BLOW, BOAT, KITE. Scenes of the wind
are shown as a poem about the wind is heard. From Starting to Read Series.
1.Air and The Atmosphere
Wind in the willows
800, PI, 47, Disney, 1987
J. Thaddeus Toad's mad mania for motor cars drives his dear friends, Moley, Rat and
MacBadger into a worried frenzy-- especially when Toady sells the fabulous Toad Hall
for a shiny red roadster. Also includes two classic Disney cartoons: MOTOR MANIA
starring Goofy and TRAILER HORN starring Donald Duck and Chip 'N' Dale.
1.General
Wind: The power and the promise
550, I-S, 24, CS, EBEC, 1981
Shows how current technology has harnassed the wind to power windmills that generate
electricity, provide power for irrigation, and allows people to enjoy recreational activities
such as sailing, hot-air ballooning, and skydiving.
Winds and air currents
550, I-A, 12, CS, Coronet, 1985
Illustrates how different sized convection cells produce land-sea breezes, monsoons and,
on a giant scale, the trade winds. Viewers also see how winds are lifted by mountains and
how unusual warm and cold winds descend from them.
Winnie the Pooh and a day for Eeyore
800, P, 26, CS, Disney, 1982
Poor Eeyore is even more depressed than usual because he thinks everyone has forgotten
his birthday. When Pooh discovers this, he and his friends try to patch things up. Though
things don't go exactly as planned, Eeyore realizes that it's the thought that counts, and it
becomes a happy day for him after all.
1.General 2.General
Winnie the Pooh and friends
800, P, 45, C, Disney, 1984
Re-creates A. A. Milne's classic vision of childhood for an enchanting day in the
Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Baby Roo and all of Christopher Robin's
menagerie get together for "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore."
1.General
Winnie the Pooh and "monkey see, monkey do"
800, P, CS, Disney, 1982
Winnie the Pooh and his friends fear losing Christopher Robin's love when a shiny-new
toy is found in the Hundred Acre Wood. Closed captioned.
1.General
Winnie the Pooh and "stripes"
800, P, CS, Disney, 1990
After a bath, Tigger loses not only his stripes, but something more important. In the end
it's Eeyore who saves the day. Closed captioned.
1.General
Winnie the Pooh and the blustery day
800, P-I, 25, CS, Disney, 1982
Based on the classic A. A. Milne story in which a blustery day and an ensuing storm
cause great damage in the Hundred Acre Wood, and create situations in which Pooh and
Piglet become heroes.
1.General
Winnie the Pooh and the honey tree
800, P-I, 26, CS, Disney, 1981
A hungry Pooh Bear is determined to get to the top of a honey tree to help himself to a
sweet treat. But a swarm of bees, Pooh's appetite and stout waistline all work against him.
1.General
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too
800, P-I, 26, CS, Disney, 1981
Shows that when Rabbit, Pooh and Piglet plan to unbounce Tigger, they discover they
like a bouncy Tigger best.
1.General
Winnie the Pooh discovers the seasons
520, P, 8, CS, Disney, 1985
Pooh's happy-go-lucky adventures lead naturally to an introduction of beginning science
concepts and a basic science vocabulary. Covers animal behavior, hibernation,
temperature, and weather patterns.
1.Seasons 2.Astronomy 3.Animals - General
Winnie the Pooh and the great honey pot robbery
800, P, CS, Disney, 1990
Winnie the Pooh leads the way to discover the missing honey. Closed captioned.
1.General
Winston Churchill/Ike
921, J-S, 150, CS, Gen. Dynamics, 1987
Tells of Churchill's many political ups and downs, and traces his life from early years
through World War II through his death at age 90. Unfolds Ike's story as Supreme
Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, Chief of Staff of the
Army, President of Columbia University and Supreme Commander of NATO as well as
his years as President of the U. S.
Winter
Features a child's view of the magic of winter.
Winter ice
520, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1970
Studies environment in winter months when ice covers the landscape. Shows its effects
on the community & its benefits on environment. Discusses frost, snowflakes, frozen
streams and lakes, icicles & the rivers & streams resulting from melted ice in spring.
1.Seasons
Winter Is Here (2nd ed.)
520, P, 11, CS, IFB, 1979
Focuses on the icy conditions of the North, but also shows the many crops still growing
in the South. It's holiday time--Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve--and a time for
building snowmen. As winter ends, the sap rising in maple trees is made into syrup.
1.Seasons 2.General
Wish giver
Strange little man claims he has the power to give people exactly what they want.
Incorporates New England history, farm life, customs, and dialect. Enhanced animated
illustrations from the Newbery award winning book by Bill Brittain.
1.General 2.General 3.Farm life
Witch of Blackbird Pond
By Elizabeth George Speare - When Kit Tyler arrives unannounced at her Aunt Rachel's
home in puritan New England, it is a shock for everyone.
With fabric and thread
740, IJ, 15, C, Aims, 1974
Creative stitchery is like painting with thread. Selecting a background fabric, choosing
colors and types of yarn, and developing a design are part of the creative experience.
Simple stitches are demonstrated.
1.Arts and Crafts
Wizard of Oz
800, PIJ, 101, C, MGM/UA, 1939
Tossed "over the rainbow" by a Kansas twister, Dorothy finds herself in a very different
land. She learns that the only person who can help her get home is the great and powerful
Wizard of Oz, so with her three friends, Tinman, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, and
her little dog Toto, Dorothy sets off for the Emerald City pursued by the Wicked Witch
of the West.
1.General
Wizard, The
A visit to the Wizard to buy a magic spell seems the best solution for the little mouse who
is "tired of being a mouse." "I want to be something else," he tells the Wizard, who gives
him just the right potion.
1.General
Women of the west
973.6, I-J, 32, C, United Learning, 1994
Combines old photographs, live-action reenactments, and first-person accounts, tracing
women's experiences and showing the contributions women made to the history of the
American West and the impact they had on the character of the frontier.
Wondering about air (2nd ed.)
540, P, 12, CS, EBEC, 1986
Through misadventures with a balloon, a kite, and a beach ball, three clowns discover
that air can be seen only by observing its effect on other things. Gives youngsters a good
understanding of the properties, behavior and uses of air.
1.Air and The Atmosphere
Wonders Down Under
0590, K-I, 45, C, Nat. Geog., 1995
Travel with Spin to the land "down under," and see koalas, platypuses, and kangaroos.
1.Animals - General 2.Australia/New Zealand 3.Really Wild Animals
Wonders in your own backyard (3rd Ed.)
570, K-J, 11, CS, SVE, 1992
A number of children have an adventure in that prosaic place, the backyard. Observed &
commented upon are a snail, sowbug, millipede, earthworm and house spider. Stimulates
close and early observation.
1.Biology - General 2.Animals - Insects
Wonders of growing plants (3rd Ed.)
580, K-I, 12, CS, SVE, 1992
Discovery of plant reproduction by children who grow plants from seeds, a stem, a leaf &
a root. Time lapse photography helps the child to understand the process of growth.
1.Biology - Plants
Word Pup Discovers Beginnings and Ends
P, 25, AGC, 1998
Viewers seek out clues in words that will help them become better readers and writers.
Using rhymes and songs, viewers learn common beginning and ending blends and
digraphs, how to form simple plurals and plurals following s, ch, th, wh, using the -ed
and -ing endings, prefixes, long vowel combinations, contractions and R affected words.
Students will learn to rely on strategies such as visual memory, listening for rhymes and
chunking.
1.Phonics 2.Writing
Word Wise: Compound words
400, P-I, 9, CS, BFA, 1976
Teaches concepts of compound words via a canoe trip down the Colorado River.
Children are taught process of forming new words. They will gain new experience in
combining two words of different meanings into one compound word which has still
another meaning.
1.General 2.Grammar 3.Spelling 4.Vocabulary
Word wise: Root words
400, P-I, 11, CS, BFA, 1976
Follows the adventures of a spaceman disguised as an Earthling as he attempts to learn
about root or base words. Presents 20 root or base words, forming more than 44 different
words.
1.Vocabulary 2.Spelling 3.Grammar 4.General
Word wise: synonyms
400, I-J, 12, CS, BFA, 1977
Tells the story of Colonel Daring and his search for Lord and Lady Synonym to find out
how the Synonym diamond is like a synonym.
1.General 2.Grammar
Words
008583 400, P, 15, Media Guild, 1998
Animated video takes a playful approach to the shapes of letters and words in an effort to
help children discover the magic of reading and writing. Words tumble, twist and twirl
accompanied by lively music.
1.General 2.Reading 3.Bilingual Education 4.Vocabulary 5.Writing
Words and Letters: Their Origins
Comprehensive program covers from the Neanderthal era. Analyzes first attempt at
written communication - cave paintings. Method for deciphering hieroglyphics is
included as well as brief discussion of the Chinese and Japanese writing.
1.Writing 2.Listening/Communication
Words into Symbols #10 (Power of Algebra Series)
008594 510, J-S, 15, GPN, 1989
Explains how expressions or sentences in words can be translated into algebraic
expressions or sentences & introduces several problem-solving strategies.
Working Together
K-P, 9, CS, SVE, 1970
Lollipop Dragon "The Me I Can Be" Library. Addresses issues relating to interaction
with others. Cooperation, participation, and the satisfaction that comes from a job well
done.
1.DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS SKILLS 2.General 3.Concept Of Self 4.Lollipop Dragon's
WORKING WITH ANIMALS
VH9999 - VHS videocassette
PIJ, 30, CC, DISNEY
This shows children jobs that deal with the care, handling, and habitation of animals. It
shows animals how they live in both the wild and in the nations zoos. (Animals)
1.Animals 2.Adaptations of Animals 3.Animals - Elementary 4.Interdependence of Man and Animals
World: A television history
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
007185 WORLD: AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION 8000 B.C
007186 WORLD: BIRTH OF CIVILIZATION 6000 B.C.007187 WORLD: AGE OF IRON 2000 B.C.-AD 200
007188 WORLD: GREECE AND ROME 1200 BC-AD 200
007189 WORLD: WORLD RELIGIONS 600 BC-AD 500
007190 WORLD: ISLAM 600-1200
007191 WORLD: END OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 100-600
007192 WORLD: EUROPE RECOVERS 800-1250
007193 WORLD: MONGOL ONSLAUGHT 850-1500
007194 WORLD: EXPANSION OF EUROPE 1250-1500
007195 WORLD: CHINA IN TRANSITION 581-1279
World: Africa before the Europeans 100-1500 AD
960, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
Many great civilizations and empires rose and fell in Africa leaving great cultural
heritage. The gradual spread of the Bantu peoples from their homeland in the
Cameroons displaced the hunting people of the south making agriculture and
animal herding the main pursuit of the rural peoples. (World: A television history)
1.Africa 2.Africa
World: Age of iron 2000 B.C.- AD 200
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The epoch-making development of iron smelting and manufacturing some 3500
years ago and its effect on early civilizations. This program also traces the first
European civilizations of Minoan Crete, the Kingdoms and empires of the Near
East, and the rise of the first empires in India and China. (World: A television
history)
1.Asia 2.Europe 3.Middle East 4.Ancient History
World: Age of revolutions 1776-1848 AD
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
A great outbreak of revolution between 1750 - 1800 against the great European
monarchies even crossed Atlantic into North and South America. The French
Revolution and the rise to power of Napoleon and the influence of Karl Marx.
(World: A television history)
1.Europe 2.Revolutionary period - 1800
World: Agricultural revolution 8000 B.C.-5000 B.C.
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The gradual transformation of Man the hunter and fisher into the farmer - a
decisive development in world history. The process of selecting, breeding,
domesticating and cultivating certain species of plant and animal, known as
agriculture, provided the basis for the spectacular growth in human population
which followed. (World: A television history)
1.Ancient History 2.Prehistoric Times
World: Americas before the Europeans 300 - 1500 AD
918, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations that existed in Central and South America
built remarkable cities and places of worship and paved roads. Their intellectual
achievements were equally impressive. But none of these great empires survived
the Spanish Conquistadors. (World: A television history)
1.Latin Amer./Mexico/S. Amer. 2.Discovery and Exploration
World: Asia 1600 - 1800
915, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The response of the Asiatic societies to the arrival of the Portuguese, Dutch and
English. There was a reaction against the west (especially in Japan), Chinese and
Japanese technology ceased to advance. The weakness of the Mogul empire in
India is considered a factor as to why the British were able to play off the Indian
elements against each other. (World: A television history)
1.Asia
World beneath the sea
570, I-S, 23, CS, Aims, 1976
Remarkable beauty surrounds a delicate ecological system beneath the sea.
Camouflage, predation, aggression and mimicry are protective and survival
mechanisms shown. Visually gorgeous film.
1.Oceanography 2.Earth Science - General 3.Animals - Marine
World: Birth of civilization 6000 B.C.-2000 B.C.
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The earliest civilizations arose in the fertile valleys of the major rivers in the Near
East and China and with this development came a more settled existence. With
the growth of cities, social structures were established ushering in a period of
great creativity - the calender, the wheel, advances in crafts such as pottery and
metal working. The need for accounting procedures related to the invention of
writing and mathematics. (World: A television history)
1.Ancient History 2.Middle East 3.Asia
World: China and Japan 1279 - 1600 AD
915, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The Mongol warrior Kublai Kan brought the whole of China under foreign rule
for the first time in history. Later the Ming built the great wall. In Japan, under the
Kamakura and Ashikaga shogunates a heavy influence of Zen Buddhism was in
evidence. (World: A television history)
1.Asia
World: China in transition 581-1279 AD
915, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
After centuries of disunity Tan Chien proclaimed himself emperor of the Sui
dynasty. Many engineering achievements - the grand canals, developing of
woodblock printing and headways in education making China the most literate of
all pre-modern societies. The T'ang and Sung dynasties followed. (World: A
television history)
1.Asia
World cultures and youth - #1
914, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
STEFFAN, THE VIOLIN MAKER (GERMANY) and VALERIE'S STAINED
GLASS WINDOW (FRANCE). Steffan shows us the beautiful craft of sculpting a
violin; Valerie captures the beauty of light and color in stained glass.
1.Germany 2.France
915, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
YOSHIKO THE PAPERMAKER (JAPAN) and MING-OI THE MAGICIAN
(HONG KONG) Yoshiko learns the ancient art of papermaking; Ming-oi creates
miraculous illusions.
1.Japan 2.China
915, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
SERAMA'S MASK (BALI) and LEE'S PARASOL (THAILAND) Serama shows
his superb skill in the Balinese dances taught by his father; Lee paints exquisite
paper parasols to support her family.
1.Asia
914, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
FRANCESCO THE POTTER (GREECE) and GOPAL'S PENDANT (INDIA)
Francesco fashions clay candles on his potter's wheel for the village church;
Gopal enamels gold and silver.
1.Greece 2.India and Pakistan
915, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
JAFAR'S BLUE TILE (IRAN) and HASAN THE CARPETWEAVER (INDIA)
Jafar fashions blue tiles for the restoration of his village's ancient mausoleum;
Hasan makes an original oriental rug from his own design.
1.Middle East 2.India and Pakistan
918, IJ, 50, C, Coronet, 1980
JULIA THE GOURDCARVER (PERU) and SLIMA THE DHOWMAKER
(TANZANIA) Julia carves her own life story on a gourd; Slima builds a wooden
boat.
1.South America 2.Africa
917.3, IJ, 25, C, Coronet, 1980
AMY THE PHOTOGRAPHER (U.S.) Amy uses hard edge photography to
explore the new forms to be discovered in everyday objects.
1.General
World: End of the ancient world AD 100-600
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
Within a period of four hundred years, the classical world was destroyed and the
West was plunged into the Dark Ages. The Germanic invasions of Hungary, Italy,
Gaul and Bulgaria. The nomadic invaders carved a swath across Europe. (World:
A television history)
World: End of the old order 1900-1929
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The First World War, Bolschevism in Russia, the collapse of the world economy
in the Slump, Fascism and the destruction of democratic liberty. (World: A
television history)
1.Europe 2.World War I-1939 3.Great Depression - World War II 4.1890's - World War I
World: Europe recovers 800-1250 AD
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
Following the onslaught from the Vikings, Magyars and Saracens, Europe slowly
begins to recover from the Dark Ages. This period also witnesses a remarkable
example of European commitment to the Christian Church - The Crusades.
1.Europe 2.Medieval Times 3.Renaissance
World: Europe - State and power 1453 - 1700 AD
973.1, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The next five centuries are dominated by the extension of Europe all over the
globe. This came from direct colonization and the adoption of European styles
and ideas by non-European countries. (World: A television history)
1.Europe 2.Renaissance 3.Discovery and Exploration 4.Discovery and exploration 5.Colonial
period
World: Expansion of Europe 1250-1500 AD
973.1, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
In 1347 catastrophe struck in the form of the Black Death depleting the world of
one-third of its population. The skills of the early navigators and their voyages
leads to the discovery of the New World, Brazil and Cape of Good Hope. (World:
A television history)
1.Medieval Times 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.Europe
World: Greece and Rome 1200 BC - AD 200
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The political evolution of Greece and the Greek colonization of the Agean and
Asia Minor. Alexander the Great's victories and subsequent over-shadowing by
the empires of the east. The spread of Roman control over Italy, and the
beginnings of the Roman Empire; and the conquests of Spain, North Africa, Asia
Minor, Egypt, Northern Europe, France and Britain. (World: A television history)
1.Ancient History 2.Greece 3.Europe
World: Industry and empire 1870-1914
973.8, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The great colonial empires of the European powers. The industrial revolution and
the new inventions which led to the huge increase in urban populations. The
exodus of millions of Europeans for North and South America. The gradual
destruction of the old empires. The growth of nationalism and consequent build
up of military power. (World: A television history)
1.1890's - World War I 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Immigration 4.Industrial Revolution
5.Europe
World is born
550, P-A, 20, CS, Disney, 1955
From the film FANTASIA, comes Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" sequence. Shows
how music can translate to the screen, evoking mood, color, design, motion &
vivid mental images. Depicts a struggling world taking form, new life & monster
battles.
1.Geology 2.Earth Science - General 3.Prehistoric Times 4.Animals - Prehistoric 5.Biology Evolution
World: Islam 600-1200 AD
930, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
From its birthplace in Arabia, Islam grew into one of the world's greatest empires.
For five centuries it kept the flame of civilization burning while Western Europe
entered the Dark Ages. (World: A television history)
1.Middle East 2.Religion - General
World: Making of Russia 1480-1860 AD
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
From the Viking expansion the first Russian dynasty - the Ruriks were created.
The rise of Muscovy and the later conquest of Siberia. In the 17th century, under
Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was built. Under Catherine the Great and her
successors, Russia developed into a power in the west. Peasant unrest led to the
disintegration of the Russian Tsars. (World: A television history)
World: Making of the United States of America 1776-1890
973.2, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the expansion westward,
the Louisiana Purchase, the Indian wars are all examined together with slavery
and the Civil War; the great increase in population, inventiveness, and industrial
output would make America one of the most powerful countries in the world.
1.Revolutionary period - 1800 2.Frontier and westward expansion 3.Industrial Revolution
World: Modern world 1945007209 - VIDEO CASSETTE
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
Postwar reconstruction. East-West conflict grows; the cold war. Colonial wars
and post colonial wars in Southeastern Asia. The Middle East and Africa. Man's
major achievements in the sciences and social systems. (World: A television
history)
1.World War II-1959 2.Europe 3.Vietnam Conflict - present 4.Korean Conflict - Mid 1960's
World: Mongol onslaught 850-1500 AD
956, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The terrorizing campaigns of the Mongols by Genghis Khan were legendary for
their military skills and superb horsemanship. They went on to create one of the
largest empires in world history. (World: A television history)
1.Medieval Times 2.Asia
World of Circles, The
Defines a circle, radius and diameter. Learn the meaning and importance of Pi and
the formulas for circumference and area of a circle. Prerequisites are an
understanding of decimals and basic math skills.
1.MATHEMATICS
World of plant and animal communities
570, P-I, 14, CS, EBEC, 1981
Shows how all living things depend on one another for food and shelter. Close-up
photography of several different types of communities--forest, desert, ocean, and
grassland-- demonstrates how indigenous plants and animals have adapted to their
special environments.
1.Animals - General 2.Biology - General 3.Biology - Plants
World of Protozoa
610, J, 19, CS, Aims, 1992
Explains what protozoa are; how they move, ingest food and grow; and how they
reproduce.
1.Biology - Microbiology 2.SCIENCE - NATURAL
World: Ottoman Empire 1280-1683 AD
956, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
Eight centuries after the Turks emerged from their homeland in the Steppelands of
Central Asia they captured the byzantine city of Constantinople, changed its name
to Istanbul and made it their new capital lasting for four centuries. (World: A
television history)
1.Middle East 2.Asia
World War I
940, IJS, 25, C, MGHT, 1969
The factors which influenced America's entrance into World War I are illustrated
in this film, as well as America's contributions to the Allied victory over the
Central Powers. Our country's role in the peace settlement is examined.
1.1890's - World War I 2.World War I-1939
World War I: Video Quiz
This fast-paced video quizzes students on essential concepts relating to "the war
to end all wars", including Nationalism, Militarism, the Alliance System,
economic rivalries, European conflicts, and more! Students gain great insight into
this monumental war.
1.Video Quiz 2.1890's - World War I 3.World War I-1939
World War II - Prologue U.S.A.
940, J-S, 29, CS, EBEC, 1956
Reviews historic events which led the U.S. into World War II. Follows
development of world conflict, from Japan's invasion of Manchuria to the
bombing of Pearl Harbor, and U.S. entry into the war on December 8, l94l.
1.World War II-1959 2.Great Depression - World War II
World: West and wider world 1500-1800 AD
973.1, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The first circumnavigation of the globe led by Ferdinand Magellan marked the
start of European domination of the world. The shift in power from the
Mediterranean to west and north-western Europe. The great colonial empires of
Spain and Portugal and the gradual increase of Dutch trade and power. The
English developments in marine and technology and the beginnings of the British
Empire. (World: A television history)
1.Discovery and exploration 2.Discovery and Exploration 3.Colonial period 4.Europe
World: World in conflict 1929-1945
940, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
A three-cornered contest of Liberal, Nazi, and Communist for the future of the
world, ending with Communist control of China. (World: A television history)
1.Great Depression - World War II 2.Europe 3.World War II-1959
World: World religions 600 BC - AD 500
200, I-J, 30, CS, Landmark, 1985
The great world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam,
Zoroastrianism, and Taoism all developed in Asia within a thousand years.
1.Ancient History 2.Asia 3.Religion - General
Worms and how they live
590, I-A, 16, C, Aims, 1990
Wiggling, eyeless, earless, soft-bodied animals are the focus of this exploration
into the way worms eat, move and reproduce. After showing how to build a
terrarium, a boy, his mother and a friend observe the natural behaviors of
earthworms.
1.Animals - General
Worth repeating: Basic edition
362, T-A, 15, CS, Prog. for Educ., 1988
Retention is a tough issue for everyone. Jim Grant's common-sense approach and
realistic outlook help assure parents that retention can be good for a child who's
overplaced and unable to keep up. He also suggests ways of doing away with the
age-old stigma, so that children have another chance to like school and
themselves.
1.In-Service
Worth repeating: Teachers edition
362, T-A, 30, CS, Prog. for Educ., 1988
While teachers will benefit from parent support gained in the "Basic Edition", the
"Teacher's Edition" is just for them. Jim Grant validates giving a child a second
chance...often the bright but immature child who needs the "gift of time". How do
you tell parents this? Jim gives you advice on how to approach different
situations. His guidance reassures you, the professional, in doing what you know
is right.
1.In-Service
Wright Brothers
921, P-A, 30, CS, Nest Enter., 1996
This animated video with accurate historical detail tells the story of how two
American bicycle repairmen risked everything to realize their vision of managed
powered flight after many trials, frustrations and failures. A resource/activity
book accompanies this video.
1.Others 2.Discovery and exploration 3.Inventions 4.Air and The Atmosphere
A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'Engle - Meg Murry is failing in school. She is competent; she
just can't concentrate. Almost a year ago, her scientist father - who had been
working on top secret experiments - mysteriously disappeared. Each Storybound
program consists of a brief introduction followed by a dramatic reading of a
portion of the story.
Write a Letter
400, I-J, 22, CS, CLEARE, 19
The kids of Hansen's Gulch Clubhouse get news that the state plans to demolish
the clubhouse and turn the surrounding area into an office building. Mr. Simms, a
retired teacher helps the kids in a letter-writing campaign. Students learn each
step in writing personal and business letters.
1.Writing 2.Listening/Communication
Write a Story
Students enter a writing contest, Mr. Simms a retired school teacher guides them
through the key elements: point of view, structured action, conflict, climax, and
resolution.
1.Writing 2.LANGUAGE ARTS 3.Creative Writing
Write an Essay
400, I-J, 22, CS, ClearVue, 1989
Retired teacher, Mr. Simms explains the mechanics of argumentive, expository,
descriptive, and narrative essays in order to help Tom Whitecloud, a Native
Amer. boy, who has learned that the city council plans to build a highway on a
sacred Indian burial site. Tom writes a powerful argumentive essay. Three other
types of essay - how to, descriptive, and narrative, are explained.
1.Writing 2.Listening/Communication 3.Indians (Native Americans)
Writing along the Oregon trail - MECC Training Video
400, I-J, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Using word processing documents, a database, and a spreadsheet function,
students explore a variety of reading, writing, and problem-solving activities that
support the program "The Oregon Trail." MECC training video (MAC).
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.Creative Writing 3.Computers/technology
Writing well: planning
Spells out how to gather and develop ideas before starting to write. Given an
assignment of "my favorite place", a girl first clusters her possible general
choices; then makes another cluster to develop the details in her chosen subject.
Projector stops allow the class to participate.
Writing well: Sharing
Shows the post-writing process of sharing writing in a small group. Positive
comments and constructive criticism help each writer to rewrite, after which the
groups again share. Projector stops allow the class to participate in both the
positive and negative evaluation.
1.Creative Writing 2.General 3.Writing
Yakety yak take it back
550, I-J, 45, CS, CA Dept. of Cons, 1991
Music video and special lesson plans on recycling, reducing, reusing and buying
recycled. Curriculum materials are designed to provide students with the what,
why and how of taking environmental action.
1.Biology - Ecology 2.Pollution
Yankee Doodle Cricket
800, P-I, 30, CS, Filmic, 1975
The fanciful account of what really happened during the Revolutionary War in
which a cat, mouse and cricket help compose "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and assist
Paul Revere on his famous ride.
1.General 2.Closed Captioned 3.Music - General
Year of the dragon - Chinese
301.45, I-J, 24, CS, MultiMedia, 1980
Involves an orphaned Chinese boy in his building of the Transcontinental
Railroad and reflects the prejudice and hardships encountered by 19th century
immigrants.
1.China 2.Immigration 3.Frontier and westward expansion 4.Multi-Ethic Heritage 5.Minority
Studies
Year of the wildebeest
590, I-S, 51, CS, Benchmark, 1975
Migration in Kenya of a herd of wildebeest, accompanied by herds of antelope,
zebra, giraffe and buffalo.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Mammals 3.Africa
Yearling, The
800, I-J, 134, C, Guidance, 1985
Story of a boy's coming of age, based on the prize-winning novel by Marjorie
Rawlings, which tells of a young boy and his adopted fawn.
1.General
Years of reconstruction 1865-77
973.7, J-S, 25, CS, CRM, 1969
Shows the economic, social and political problems facing the freed negro after the
Civil War, and illustrates how resentment and bitterness on both sides frustrated
attempts to reach a reasonable peace.
1.Civil War 2.Black History 3.Minority Studies
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
917.3, IJS, 30, C, Kodak, 1985
A photographic study of the world's first national park, Wyoming's Yellowstone
National Park, the granddaddy of them all.
1.National Parks 2.Rocky Mountain States
Yertle the Turtle and other stories (collection)
800, K-P, 30, CS, Filmic, 1992
Three Dr. Seuss fables narrated by John Lithgow include Yertle the Turtle,
Gertrude McFuzz, and The Big Brag.
1.General
Yoshiko, the papermaker (Japan)
915, I-S, 25, CS, Coronet, 1979
Yoshiko Fujimoto, 13, learns how to make unique handmade paper panels. She
makes the paper from the kozo tree and then designs a bamboo forest on her
panel. She defers her decision on apprenticeship until after she finishes her
schooling.
1.Japan 2.Arts and Crafts
You and your five senses (2nd Ed.)
610, P, 13, CS, Disney, 1990
Through animation and live-action, Jiminy Cricket guides Pinocchio through an
explanation of how the senses work to help keep us safe in our surroundings.
Pinocchio learns not only that our senses work together and separately but also
how important it is to protect our senses.
1.Senses 2.Physiology - General
You too can make a map
912, P-I, 16, CS, Churchill, 1984
Shows students how to make a topographical map from available resources and
encourages them to interpret legends and symbols on maps. Discusses street
maps, topographical maps and many other kinds of maps.
1.Maps and Globes
Young at art - programs 1-8
740, P-I, 120, CS, S. D. County, 1979
Eight 15-minute programs which use a variety of media and artists to help third
and fourth grades explore the use of line, shape, color, texture, and space in art.
Program 1: Introduction; 2: Name Designs; 3: Let's Look at Lines; 4: Line Prints;
5: Snap Art; 6: Foil and String Relief; 7: Found Object Masks; 8: Prehistoric
Magic.
1.Arts and Crafts
740, P-I, 105, CS, S. D. County, 1979
Seven 15-minute programs which use a variety of media and artists to help third
Program 17: Near and Far; 18: Crayon and Paint Thinner; 19: Crayon and
Tempera Resist; 20: Tempera as Watercolor; 21: Super Bugs; 22: Combined
Patterns; 23: Paint Engravings.
1.Arts and Crafts
740, P-I, 105, CS, S. D. County, 1979
Seven 15-minute programs which use a variety of media and artists to help third
Program 24: Weaving; 25: Paper Sculpture Animals; 26: Aquarium Classroom;
27: Papier-Mache' Birds; 28: Pop Art; 29: Super Realists; 30: Moon Creatures.
1.Arts and Crafts
740, P-I, 120, CS, S. D. County, 1979
Eight 15-minute programs which use a variety of media and artists to help third
Program 9: Discovering Design; 10: Op Art; 11: Cubist Flips; 12: Environmental
Art; 13: Clay Figures; 14: Inner Tube Prints; 15: Textile Art; 16: Magic of Color.
1.Arts and Crafts
Young children's concert with Raffi
780, P, 45, CS, A&M Video, 1984
Songs for singing, clapping and moving -- featuring Raffi's inviting voice, 6 string
guitar and kazoo, supported by an active audience.
1.Music - General
Your body: Circulatory and respiratory systems
610, I-J, 20, C, Nat. Geog., 1994
Explore the biological systems that gather and distribute the oxygen and nutrients
our bodies need for energy production. Animation and medical photography show
the major parts of both the circulatory and respiratory systems.
Your body: Digestive system
610, I-J, 18, C, Nat. Geog., 1994
Explains how major organs - from tongue to intestines - function during the
digestive process, transforming food into energy. Students also learn the value of
a balanced diet.
Your science project K-3 and 4-6
500, PI, 39, C, Insights Visual, 1987
Contains two separate productions on one tape. The first, a 17 min. K-3
presentation, includes student interviews and demonstrations of projects in an
increasing order of difficulty. Following this is the 22 min. 4-6 presentation. With
student interviews, we concentrate on two types of projects: the demonstration of
a scientific principle and the experiment.
1.General
You're not listening
100, J-S, 20, CS, Barr, 1975
Shakespearean actor in midst of a performance angrily laments that NOBODY IS
LISTENING TO HIM. He leads us through a series of humorous & thoughtprovoking vignettes that illustrate techniques for building seven basic listening
skills.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.General 3.Home and Family 4.Listening/Communication
You've come a long way, Rene
100, I-J, 22, CS, Clearvue, 1983
Rene's goal is to be a championship runner. When Rene won't smoke, her friends
shun her. She now has to decide what's more important: her goal or being one of
the crowd. In the end, when she sets a track record, her friends admire her anyway
and want to be her friend.
1.Substance abuse catalog 2.Smoking 3.Personal Health
Yukon passage
910, I-S, 60, CS, Brodart, 1977
Journey back in time with four courageous young men who set out on a dangerfilled trip inspired by the hardship and romance of the men and women lured by
the Gold Rush of 1898. The four adventurers face the desolation and biting cold
of the Arctic Circle and brave the roaring rapids of the Yukon River as they travel
1,800 mines on foot, skis, log raft and dogsled.
1.Alaska 2.1890's - World War I 3.Frontier and westward expansion
Yukon trail - MECC Training Video
917.3, I-S, 30, CS, MECC, 1994
Students experience the Alaskan Gold Rush of 1897 first hand in this adventure
simulation. They decide what supplies they'll need and where to get them. They
weigh the advice of other Yukon adventurers and they choose their own trail over
the mountains. MECC training video (MAC).
1.Frontier and westward expansion 2.1890's - World War I 3.Computers/technology
Yuma Crossing
917.3, J, 31, CS, ClearVue, 1989
Using dramatic recreations, first person accounts, and archival materials, this
provides historical times of this natural crossing of the Colorado and Gila rivers.
Shows the Quechan Indians.
1.Southwestern States 2.Indians of North America 3.HISTORY - U.S.
Zero, the trouble maker
510, P, 11, CS, Coronet, 1972
Illustrates the role of zero as a useful number in doing addition and subtraction
and its special use as a place holder for other numbers.
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin
780, P, 29, CS, GPN - RR #125, 1997
Filmed on location at Juilliard School of Music. Viewers will visit an orchestra of
8-18 year olds. Also featured are percussion performers from the show, STOMP.
1.Music - General 2.FINE ARTS 3.LITERATURE 4.READING RAINBOW
Zlateh the goat
Winter is late in coming, so for Reuven the furrier it is a bad year. After long
hesitation he decides to sell Zlateh the goat to buy candles and other necessities
for the holiday season. By the Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer.
Poetic imagery and music evoke the bleak textures and sounds of village life in
pre-war Poland.
1.General 2.Europe, Western
Zoo babies (Rev.)
590, K-P, 9, CS, Coronet, 1991
A lively trip to the zoo is an excellent way to begin developing basic science
concepts, such as how baby animals do and do not resemble their parents, how
they grow and develop, and how they receive care and protection from their
parents.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Zoo
Zoo families (Rev.)
590, P, 10, CS, Phoenix/BFA, 1977
Tommy takes his mother to visit the zoo. The care the animal mothers take of
their babies is shown. Photographed at the San Diego Zoo.
1.Animals - Zoo
Zoo, The (2nd ed.)
590, P-I, 10, CS, EBEC, 1979
As a group of youngsters visit a zoo--taking photographs and drawing pictures of
their favorite animals--viewers learn that some zoos exhibit animals in naturalistic
surroundings, protect vanishing species and require the special talents of many
people to maintain their operation.
1.Animals - Zoo
Zoo's eye view - dawn to dark
590, P, 11, CS, EBEC, 1973
The film is a non-narrated, impressionistic study depicting the drama of a typical
day at the zoo.
1.Animals - General 2.Animals - Zoo

List of Titles

Transcription

Similar documents

an electric fairytale

Product Range - Fresenius Medical Care

Just BurnIT! Sony`s pro CD recorders Direct to CD! All pro CD

REWINDING HIPHOP`S MIXTAPE HISTORY

Cassette Roller Shades Concept Dual Roller

Anatomy and Radiography of the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

RV-NB1

PT-E550W - CableOrganizer.com

09-10-8107a - Boston Audio Society

GR-D244