A young man who needs money to buy a typewriter gets a job in a bookstore. He finds out that work cuts into his social life, and is torn between quitting his job so he can have some fun, and his need for money.
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.
Examines cells in plants and animals, explaining that each cell has a different job to do. Uses drawings and microphotography to observe the details of cell structure. Shows the process of cell division for both growth and reproduction.
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.
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.
Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no friends, and tells him that, like the electronic parts he assembles, "you have to fit in with all hte other parts." Realizing that the reason he has no friends is because he's not one of the "crowd," Phil studies the most popular kids at school, in order to see what traits they admire most, so he can be like them and fit in.
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.
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.
Chuck, a young loner, is invited by a neighbor to a dinner party, but turns it down. He finds himself visited by "Chuck of the future"--himself at age 21. "Chuck of the future" knows the reason the current Chuck doesn't want to go to the party--he's embarrassed over his poor table manners. "Chuck of the future" decides to give "Chuck of the present" some tips on proper table etiquette.
This short featuring "Mr. Bungle", a puppet, instructs children on how to best behave in a lunchroom situation.
Tom Thumb ends up in the court of King Arthur.
Dick York plays a high-school track star whose running lags because of his lack of sleep.
Shows students and archaeologists unearthing the remains of an ancient Indian culture in southwestern Illinois.
A young couple go out on a first date, while a narrator explains the standards of behavior expected of both the boy and girl, and gives tips on how to make the best impression.
Through interviews with store owners, customers, and a supermarket manager, gives insight into changing social values and increasing economic pressures that face small businesses.
A class trip to the museum requires some new rules.
Marty wants a spot in the School play, but is undone by nerves
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.
Discusses the use of alcohol, including kinds of drinks, effects on the drinker and determining limits.
Dating Do's and Don'ts is a 1949 instructional film designed for American high schools, to teach teens basic dating skills.
