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511. The head of the house (40:01)

Date:
1954
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Depicts the emotional problems of a young boy, his rebellion against parental controls, particularly his father's repressive discipline, and his gradual development into a potential juvenile delinq...

512. The Lifetime of the Soviet Man (28:11)

Date:
1956
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Presents a highly condensed version of Russian history since the eve of World War I through the eyes of the "average Ivan" who has lived through this period. Discusses the initial period of capita...

513. The little black lamb (10:51)

Date:
1955
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A little girl who wanted a white lamb for a pet overcomes disappointment and learns to take care of a black lamb which is given to her.

514. The medieval book (27:14)

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Medieval book; Introduction to medieval manu...
Date:
1996
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Explains that making a book in the Middle Ages took a great deal of time and planning. Traces the process of manuscript making from the preparation of parchment paper to the binding of the book.

515. The months before birth. [The birth of the baby] (29:19)

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Birth of the baby; Months before birth
Date:
1956
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Explains the stages of labor, distinguishing between false and real labor, and uses charts to show the position and development of a full-term baby. The episode follows an expectant mother from her...

516. The months before birth. [The last months of pregnancy] (29:11)

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Last months of pregnancy; Months before birth
Date:
1956
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Reviews fetal development during the later months of pregnancy, including physical characteristics of a seven-month-old fetus and definitions of premature and full-term birth. It provides guidance ...

517. The Moon before Apollo (1:43:00)

Date:
1989
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Two speakers discuss what the scientific community knew about the moon before the Apollo Program and what was learned from the missions from two different perspectives. One is from Jack Schmitt wh...

518. The Mounting Millions (54:46)

Date:
1967
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Delineates some of India's major problems and the progress being made toward solving some of them. Reports on famine, industrialization, birth control campaigns, a fertilizer festival, governmental...