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Winter Timely Topics
The Winter Kit arrives in libraries November 3-5 and will be in your library until January 26-28.
V2146 Disney’s Wonderful World of Winter
PIJS 10 min Disney 1983
Goofy and Stanley the Snowman explain holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
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V5586 Holiday Facts: Martin Luther King
Day P 11 min 1992
Highlights the career of America’s foremost civil rights leader. In simple, easily understood terms it explains Dr. King’s contributions to the people of the United States. |
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V12763 Hello and Goodbye Mr. Winter
P 9 min AIMS 1990
This animated program depicts the arrival of Winter, showing the ways in which people and animals settle down to enjoy the season. This enchanting video delivers its message without dialogue or narration.
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V12854/D1198 Antarctic Antics
P 18 min WESTON 1998
Imagine growing up in a colony of emperor penguins on the iciest continent on Earth. Come visit Antarctica– but you’d better bring your parka to celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song.
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V4742 A Winter Walk
PI 24 min Beacon 1992
In Winter animals live in outdoors areas, underground, and in caves. They must endure the changing seasons, and human activities.
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V4588 Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
PI 10 min Live Oak 1990
Introduces young viewers to Dr. King as it recalls his life, ideals, and accomplishments. Shows how he advanced and invigorated the battle for civil rights in the United States. |
D1260 Martin Luther King Jr.
IJ 15 min SCHOOLM 2003
Students travel to Georgia and witness the life of America’s premier civil rights leader. From his fight against segregation to the many life’s lessons he learned as the leading voice for racial justice, this program will give viewers an inside look at Dr. King’s life. |
D1851 Bear Snores On
P 8 min Weston 2005
In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea, and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. |
V5400 Through the Seasons with Birds: Winter
P 14 min Altschul 1994
Learn about various birds that don’t migrate for the Winter: snowy owls, woodpeckers, robins, and cardinals. A visit to homes of migratory birds provides the contrast between Winter in the North and in the South. |
The Winter Timely Topics Kit #303 will be in your library until
January 26-28. |
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the Timely Topics Kit, listed below are some additional resources that are available from the Media Library (order here) :
D2178 Why Don’t We Do It In Our Sleeves
PIJS 5 min 2006
Poor coughing and sneezing techniques spread many diseases. This video was designed to encourage people to cough and sneeze according to the infection control guidelines put forth by the Center for Disease Control. Its message is serious, but it is presented with humor. |
D2634/V16790 The Three Snow Bears
P 7 min Spoken Arts
When Allo-ki loses her sled dogs, her search for them leads her to an igloo. She can’t resist peeking inside…and then can’t resist the smell of something delicious. Meanwhile, Papa, Mama, and Baby Snow Bear are out for a walk, waiting for their breakfast to cool. |
D949 The Snowy Day...and More Ezra Jack Keats Stories P 27 min SCHOL 2003
Features animated adaptations of 4 classic children’s books by beloved Caldecott Award-winning author Ezra Jack Keats.
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D2349/V16638 Antarctica
PI 20 min Film Ideas 2006
Antarctica takes the prize for being the highest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth. It is also the driest, and has one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. |
D1375/V8375 Winter on the Farm
PI 30 min Fesko 2004
There's plenty to do on our farm in the winter! It means it's time to shoe the horses, chop wood, trim apple trees and prepare the machinery for spring work--and when it snows, get ready for sledding and sleigh rides.
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D775/V17200 Madeline’s Winter Vacation
PI 23 min Sony 2003
The snowy fun of a Swiss Alps vacation turns into snowy trouble for Madeline and her friends after an avalanche cuts them off from outside help! Watch as Madeline helps everyone put their fears on ice and shows that, no matter what, you must never give up hope. |
S3574 Liberty Kids: Valley Forge
I 30 min PBS 2003
Exposes the hardships endured by General Washington and the Continental Army in their harsh winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
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V17267 Tasha the Polar Bear
PIJ 30 min Nat Geo 1998
Tasha the Polar Bear loves living with her mom and brother Lars in their cozy den deep inside the Arctic snow. But soon it’s time to head for the ocean, where Mom teaches them how to survive the polar bear way-on their own.
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The December Timely Topics Kit #304 arrives in your library November 17-19.
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| Last updated on 11/3/2009 |
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