Educational film catalog (1936)

EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 591.9-593 Canoe trails through Mooseland— Continued "[Useful in] geography, biology and na- ture study [Classes]" Am. museum of nat. hist. el-jh-sh Monarchs of the plains. (Seeing Canada ser.) lOmin 16-si-$7.80 35-si-nf-apply Canadian gov't. 591.9 "Visit to Buffalo Park, Wainwright, Al- berta, where the Dominion Government has established a great national reserve for the once nearly extinct buffalo, as well as yak, elk, and other wild life. Besides, interesting views of these former monarcns of the plains and how they are cared for, this film depicts the cross- breeding of buffalo with domestic cattle to develop new hardier animals." Pro- ducer "[Useful in] geography, nature study, and biology [classesj" Am. museum of nat. hist. el-jh-sh Rocky mountain mammals. iSmin 16-si- $24 1931 Eastman 591.9 "Mammals of the Rocky Mountain region are depicted living in zones where food, shelter, and climatic conditions are favor- able. Mammals of the open plains, the heavy forests, the dwarf timber, and the barren heights." Indiana Shows antelopes, coyotes, mule deer, a mountain lion, grizzly bear, pack rat, cony, mountain sheep, a marmot, and many views of mountain goats Guide Some larger mammals. ISmin 16-si-$24 1931 Eastman 591.9 This film supplements "Rocky moun- tain mammals" listed above Herds of bison, black bears, Virginia deer, wapiti, and moose in their several types of wild surroundings Guide Tame wild life of Yosemite. (Travelette) IR 16-si-$24 Haselton 591.9 "Golden Mantled ground squirrel; Cali- fornia ground squirrel; Western tanager; mule deer; Sierra grouse; San Joaquin Valley elk; forest of antlers; blue-fronted jay; young black-headed grosbeaks and robin; young Sierra chickadee; American black bear." California Bears only, may be secured on a little more than a quarter of a reel (16-si-$7.50) and Deer alone 14R (16-si-$6) 591.92 Marine and fresh-waier fauna Beach and sea animals. lOmin 16-sd-$50 3S-sd-nf-$100 1931 Erpi 591.92 By Dr. G. Clyde Fisher, of the American museum of natural history "Among the animals brought to the screen are the starfish, sea-urchin, crab, cuttle-flsh, octopus, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, snail, scallop, and the sea-cucum- ber. The physical structure and activi- ties of these animals are presented in an intimate way. The balance in nature or interrelations of various animals is . . . illustrated, special emphasis being placed on their methods of protection." Producer el-jh-sh-c Guide Pond_ and stream life. 2R 16-si-apply 35- si-nf-apply Soc. for visual educ. 591.92 "After an introduction to the sprawly nymph of the dragon-fly and later to the mature fly itself, special lenses bring its jaws and wonderful jeweled eyes into nearer view. A photomicrograph of snail eggs shows the movements of embryo pond-snails within the gelatin; later one of the snails performs a tight-rope act along the sharp edge of a razor blade, to demonstrate a peculiarity of its 'foot.' Turtles, frogs and toads are studied at close range as they enjoy their dinners, a 'horse-hair' snake tangles and untangles itself, and a lively fight between a tiny crawfish and a waterbug takes place, while a fierce 'water-tiger' pursues his frantic prey." Producer sh Guide Pond insects. lOmin 16-sd-$50 35-sd-nf- $100 1932 Erpi 591.92 "The diving water beetle, the mayfly, and the dragonfly, as representative of this group of insects. Their life cycles are portrayed, as well as their food habits and struggle for existence. Among the events shown are the method by which the diving beetle lays its egg; a water beetle larva attacking a large tadpole; the mayfly molting after acquiring wings; the mayfly hiding from its enemies; and the remarkable mask of the dragonfly nymph." Producer jh-sh-c Guide Some seashore animals. 12min 16-si-$18 1930 Eastman 591.92 Views of the anemone and its relative, the sea feather, feather dusters (marine tube worms)—one old specimen in its long, calcareous tube. Sea urchins from various angles. Close-ups of starfishes show how their tube feet assist them in feeding. A sunflower star swallows food; and the hermit crab and some of its sea- shore neighbors Guide Some water insects. 12min 16-si-$18 1930 Eastman 591.92 "Striders skim along the surface—a water bug seizes and eats a minnow—a scorpion comes up for air—dragon and damsel flies are treated in detail." Producer Jh-sh-c Guide Tiny water animals. lOmin 16-sd-$S0 35- sd-nf-$100 1931 Erpi 591.92 Life processes and activities of amoebae and paramecia are shown with the activi- ties of the amoebae given major em- phasis. Reproduction of amoebae is presented. Reveals other interesting creatures, such as the wheel animalcule, chiloden, swan animalcule. Micro-photog- raphy is used sh Guide Under-sea life. Smin 16-si-$12 1932 East- man 591.92 Devoted to the fauna of the North At- lantic coast showing how special forms have developed biologically to fulfill cer- tain functions. There are the puffers that swell far beyond their normal size at the approach of an enemy; the shark and the shark sucker; the sting rays and skates which have flattened themselves to the sea floor. There are squid, sea horses, snails, crabs, and sea robin "Suited to classes in biology as well as nature study." Producer Guide 593 Protozoans. Elementary animals Adventure in Tripoli. 8min 16-si-$10.58 35- si-f-nf-apply Bray 593 "Showing through a microscope the beautiful radiolaria from the ocean floor; illustrates its use by gem cutters and in- strument makers for polishing and grind- ing." Producer »i - silent; sd-sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety; el - elementary; jh - junior high; sh . senior high; c- 23 college