81. Care of hair and nails (11:15)

Date:
1951
Summary:
A fairy tale character uses magic to help children learn good habits. She shows them how to clean and manicure fingernails, how to trim toenails, and how to shampoo and brush the hair. She lets them see some common diseases of the hair, and through animated drawings shows the structure of hair and nails and explains why their care is important.

83. Characteristics of plants and animals (10:47)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Uses animation, live photography, cinephotomicrography, and time-lapse photography to illustrate and explain the characteristics of living plants and animals. Shows the hydra, paramecium, and algae to illustrate reproduction and the basic similarity of cell structure. Indicates the functional specialization of cells in living forms and briefly reviews man's study of their nature through observation and experimentation.

85. Children's emotions (21:04)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Discusses the child's major emotions such as fear, curiosity, anger, jealousy, and joy, and points out the principal characteristics of each.

86. Children's play (26:27)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows that play is an important activity for children and that it has common patterns at different ages. Considers play activities of children between the ages of five and twelve years and explains the part that parents can play in helping to encourage and guide play at each age level.

87. Chinese firecrackers (10:00)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
In China, the land of their birth, no festivity or celebration is complete without firecrackers. Following a brief explanation of their history, the types of firecrackers are mentioned and their construction is detailed. Finished prodcuts are shown, followed by a couple of ignited firecracker demonstrations.

88. Choosing for happiness (13:48)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Points out character traits that are important to look for when evaluating a marriage partner. Stresses the importance of self-analysis, the possibility of making certain changes in oneself and fewer demands on other people, and accepting in a marriage partner those basic attributes which cannot be changed.

89. Christmas rhapsody (11:01)

Date:
1948
Summary:
The story of the littlest fir tree in the forest, which is chosen to be decorated as a Christmas tree by a family living in the mountains. Includes familiar Christmas carols.

90. Chucky Lou - Story of a Woodchuck (10:10)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] Tells the story of a woodchuck which was taken to a state park to live and now entertains the park visitors by performing tricks. Shows the woodchuck's appearance, size, natural habitat, food, habits, and adjustment to captivity.