15631. The story of the vortex (29:38)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Defines a vortex and explains its structure. Shows several types of vortex including the ring, tip and thermal vortex. Uses the smoke box, water tank, and motion pictures of tornadoes to illustra...

15632. The story of water (15:15)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Much of the history of our country followed the great rivers, the ocean bays and the small streams which brought water to plants and animals. Bash takes a film trip to show how rivers are formed an...

15633. The Subject as Shape and Symbol (29:46)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Miss Pearson explains the artist’s conception and response to a subject -- the interest from various shapes, alone and in combination.

15634. The Sulky Sunbeam (15:10)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Plants need sunlight, and this story tells what happened when sunbeam lost interest in his work. Dora Velleman tells the story and Fignewton Frog helps illustrate it at the felt boards.

15635. The Sun (1:00:20)

Date:
1959
Summary:
The controlling body of the solar system is the Sun – an average star and the only star whose surface we can see. James S. Pickering, in this program, treats the Sun as a star, studying its surface...

15636. The swimmers (29:34)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Uses underwater photography to show how fish and other marine animals are adapted to move in varying environments. Illustrates how body shapes and fin types vary. Includes scenes of the giant tuna,...

15637. The Tale of the Ryoben-Cedar (29:35)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the Japanese legend about a cedar tree which stands in front of the temple in Nara, Japan. The tree is said to be the spot where an old and grieving mother found her grow son who had been car...

15638. The teenage boy (29:33)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Presents a question and answer session with three teen-age boys. Opinions are expressed concerning their education, ambitions, personal development, and hopes for the future.

15639. The teenage girl (29:34)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Presents a question and answer session with three teenage girls. Opinions are expressed concerning their education, ambitions, marriage plans, and the problem of integration in their schools.

15640. The trapper (15:19)

Date:
1959
Summary:
One of the most exciting figures in our history was the trapper and Bash tells of his life and visits some animals who were his forest companions. She sings “Three Jolly Huntsmen” and “Wooly Boogie...