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Spring Timely Topics
The Spring Kit arrives in libraries February 9-11 and will be in your library until May 4-6.
V13099 Seasons Under the Sun: Spring
PI 15 min 2000
See why only the Earth’s orbit around the Sun determines the official arrival of Spring, and that increasing hours of daylight spurs new energy and activity in plants, animals, and people. |
V7974 Maple Sugaring Story
I 28 min 1989
Combines legend, science, history, and geography as it spans the time from Native Americans to today’s technology in the maple industry, a unique agricultural enterprise. |
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V17511 Every Day is Earth Day on the Farm
PI 25 min 1999
Excellent wildlife footage captures the farm habitat and illustrates the interaction of farmer and nature. The effects of the water cycle and contemporary environmental practices are shown in detail.
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V5398 Through the Seasons With Birds: Spring
PI 14 min 1994
See a variety of birds, how and when they build nests, lay eggs, claim their territory, and sing their songs.
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V6612 Adapting to Changes in Nature
PI 14 min 1996
Explains how animals cope with both the routine and unpredictable changes that nature brings; from changing seasons to changing climates to the destruction of their habitats. (Concept in Nature series.)
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V13425 The Holidays of Spring
PI 15 min 1997
One of the series of four programs connecting the change of seasons to holidays and special days celebrated across America, this tape begins with the Vernal Equinox in March. As the plants sprout and animals become active again, people celebrate Easter, Passover, Arbor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Memorial Day. |
D1834 Boxes for Katje
P 19 min 2004
After World War II, there is little left in Katje’s town of Olst, Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must go without soap or milk, and must patch and repair their old, worn clothing. Then one Spring morning, when the tulips bloom thick and bright, Postman Klienhoonte peddles his bicycle down Katje’s cobbled street to deliver a mysterious box from the “land of plenty” - America! |
D2109 Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
P 12 min 2006
Back in 1856, when Miss Bridie was ready to emigrate, she could have taken a chiming clock or a porcelain figurine. No, she wisely chose a shovel from a peg in the barn.
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And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
PI 24 min 1999
Paul Revere comes to life in this meticulously detailed story of what he did before, between, and after his patriotic adventures. Also available as D2823.
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The Spring Timely Topics Kit #306 will be in your library until
May 4-6. |
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) :
V5793 The Selfish Giant
PI 27 min, 1972
A faithful adaptation, in animation, of Oscar Wilde's fairy tale. A giant who builds a wall around his garden to keep out the neighboring children soon finds himself living in perpetual winter. When the children return to the garden through a gap in the wall, they bring spring with them, teaching the giant an important lesson about loving and sharing. |
D2621 The Little Mermaid
PI 27 min, 1974
In this animated version of the story by Hans Christian Anderson, the youngest daughter of the Mer-King falls in love with a prince whom she has rescued from a shipwreck. In order to be with him, she goes to the enchantress of the Seven Seas, exchanging her beautiful voice for a human form. When he marries another woman, the Little Mermaid faces the prospect of losing her human soul and becoming as foam on the sea. Narrated by Richard Chamberlain. |
V6762/S2692 Holiday Facts and Fun: St. Patrick’s Day
PI 13 min, 1997
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by the Irish and admirers of Irish culture around the world, is shown in all its glory—with parades, dances, and special programs.
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S2003 Pilgrimages of Europe: Croagh Patrick, Ireland
IJS 30 min, 2004
Investigate the life and legend of Saint Patrick and discover the meaning of many Irish symbols, including the shamrock, leprechauns, the harp, and the shillelagh. Students will also see how Irish Americans celebrate this holiday today. |
D1824 Darby O’Gill and the Little People
PIJS 90 min, 1959
Darby O’Gill (Albert Sharpe) is a man with the Irish gift of gab who finds himself face-to-face with the magical little people, the leprechauns, in a Disney classic that also stars Sean Connery. |
S2970 Molly’s Magic
PI 16 min, 1995
Shows how solving problems, although initially challenging, can be achieved creatively and successfully. Molly, a pig living on a farm in Ireland with her family, struggles to help realize an important dream and encounters obstacles and adversity along the way. Includes a review of the geography, culture, and customs of Ireland. |
D2776 It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
PIJ 25 min, 1974
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang prepare for Easter in this animated holiday special from creator Charles Schulz. In this adventure, Linus patiently awaits the arrival of the Easter Beagle, while the others get busy with their own preparations for Easter morning. As Peppermint Patty and Marcie dye eggs, Lucy devises a scheme to find all the eggs in the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Includes It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown. |
D2008 How It’s Made: Food 3: Food Favorites
IJ 26 min, 2002
Gives the visual details and step-by-step explanations right at the manufacturing plant to show how everyday products are made. This program looks at maple syrup, cereal, peanut butter, bread, canned corn, and honey. Also available as V16192.
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S14225 Maple Syrup
PI 4 min, 2004
Observe a family farm in Pennsylvania that produces maple syrup. Watch the production process from tree tapping to the creation of various maple sugar products.
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The Summer Timely Topics Kit #307 arrives in your library
April 1-6. |
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| Last updated on 1/25/2010 |
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