15521. Why Johnny reads junk (29:38)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dr. Maria Piers names some of the reasons children should read. She explores what books are best for different age groups and delves into reasons children do not read..

15522. Paper from China (29:43)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Tells the story of the invention and spread of paper making. Discusses the materials and tools used in making paper. Demonstrates how paper was made in ancient China. Traces the history of the mov...

15523. Eye accidents (29:59)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This series, designed for a general audience, presents information about common eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal damage, and retinal detachments. Many of these conditions can resu...

15524. A day at the United Nations : part II (29:56)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
The delegates tell about their reactions to their visit, and discuss the attitudes that they have formed while here. The students represent Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, Jordan, and Norway

15525. Metal sculpture in the world of art (29:37)

Date:
1957
Summary:
In this program, Mr. Fitzpatrick discusses the use and adaption of metal as an art form. Explains how new metals have created a challenging material for the sculptor. Demonstrates the use of simple...

15526. A Time to Dance (1:00:37)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Dance is a universal experience, and Miss Myers introduces the series with paintings, sculptures and film clips showing ethnic dances throughout history and the world. Following this, she presents ...

15527. Life on the coral reef (2:32:24)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explores, through underwater photography, the three regions of a coral reef. Explains the relationship of the many forms of life to each other and their environment. Points out the factors, which...

15528. Eye care (30:01)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Provides an overview of all the ways to ensure proper eye care, including adequate lighting when reading, good nutrition, and regular eye examinations. Discusses eye drops, identifying eye difficul...

15529. Less Corn and More Hell (29:30)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses farm policy, emphasizing the parties' records on agricultural bills. (KETC) Kinescope.

15530. Basic research in marine biology (29:36)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explains what marine biologists do and the procedures used in solving the problems they choose to investigate. Illustrates questions that marine biologists are investigating including cellular biol...