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Halloween Safety (Second Edition) 1985 star_border 9
An Educational Film From 1985 By Centron.

A Food-Chooser's Guide to the Well-Fed Cell (3rd Edition of Food That Builds Good Health) 1982
A third edition of the motion picture Food That Builds Good Health. Uses animation to discuss nutrients, basic food groups and balanced meals. Explains what calories and empty calories are and stresses the importance of checking labels for sugar and other additives that a body's cells don't need at all.

William Penn and the Quakers (Pennsylvania Colony) (Revised) 1982
Describes the Quakers' struggle for religious freedom and the founding of the Pennsylvania colony, under the leadership of William Penn. Describes the colony's belief in freedom of speech and religion, and in the equality of all. Explains why Pennsylvania prospered.

Fungi: The One Hundred Thousand 1978
Explains that there are approximately 100,000 species of fungi known to science, and that these simple plants are both harmful and beneficial to humans. Uses photomicrography to show the parts of the fungus and time-lapse photography to illustrate growth and reproduction.

Mr. and Mrs. Robin's Family (Revised) 1978
A child narrates this story of a robin family from early spring to late fall. Beautiful nature photography shows the fledglings born and growing up, the robins' daily habits and seasonal activities.

Water: Fluid For Life 1978
This instructional film reveals the decisive role that water has played and is still playing in the emergence and survival of life on earth.

Beginning Responsibility: Taking Care of Your Own Things 1977
How to take care of your own things, as narrated by a talking pillow.

United States Expansion: Louisiana Purchase (Revised) 1977
Relates the history of the Louisiana Purchase to the westward expansion of the United States, describing events leading to the purchase of the territory and its exploration, settlement and importance.

Geography of South America: The Continent (Revised) 1977
Discusses the main geographical features of South America including the Andes, the Guiana and Brazilian highlands, and the Orinoco, Amazon and Plata-Parana river basins. Show the relationship of these geographic factors to the people and their ways of life.

Another Bad Month for Grey's Grocery 1977
Through interviews with store owners, customers, and a supermarket manager, gives insight into changing social values and increasing economic pressures that face small businesses.

One More Year on the Family Farm 1977
Analyzes alternatives in the farming profession in the 1970's. Expresses the opinions and values of two families which exemplify the changes occurring in farming.

Today, the Information Explosion: Tomorrow...? 1977
Examines the vastness of media and its effect on daily life. Explains that since the invention of the printing press, the availability of information has expanded rapidly.

Geography of South America: Brazil (Revised) 1977
Geographic features of a great frontier land, including scenes of the exciting new capital, Brasilia.

Mammals With Hoofs 1977
Surveys the hoofed mammals, called ungulates, including those which are even-toed, such as hippopotami, pigs and deer and those which are odd-toed, such as rhinoceroses and horses. Describes their diets, feeding habits, special adaptations and usefulness to man.

Our Animal Neighbors (Second Edition) 1977
Get acquainted with small animals which live in our parks, roadsides, back yards or homes - the rabbit, squirrel, chipmunk, gopher and others.

A City Grows: The Skyscraper 1977
The film is a documentary on the construction of a skyscraper, narrated by the project's architect, crane operator, and various specialists. It details the process from planning to completion, emphasizing the efficient use of limited urban space by building upward. Key phases include laying deep foundations, constructing a massive steel frame, and installing interior and exterior elements. The building, featuring high-speed elevators, escalators, stores, and restaurants, functions as a self-contained urban hub. The project, culminating in a "topping out" ceremony, symbolizes the collaborative effort of hundreds over two years, resulting in an 82-story building that significantly contributes to city life.

Ancient Mesopotamia (Revised) 1976
Depicts the cultural legacy of the Sumerians, Semites, Babylonians, and Assyrians of the ancient Middle East using authentic locales including Babylon, Ur, and Nineveh.

Boy and Girl of Britain 1976
Introduces the English countryside, life in London, and examples of English institutions and values, with the typical experiences a boy and girl have in traveling from their village and in visiting London.

The Great Blue Heron 1976
Provides, through onsite study and observations of a young biologist, an introduction to the life cycle and habitat of the blue heron. Shows its cycles of migration, reproduction and growth and obstacle to survival.

Digging into the Past (Archaeology) 1976
Shows students and archaeologists unearthing the remains of an ancient Indian culture in southwestern Illinois.

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