Discusses the role of animals in films and profiles some of the more famous stars of the screen such as Lassie, Francis, the talking mule, Mr. Ed, and Cheetah.
Why are magnets attracted to the refrigertor but not to wooden cabinets? Why do magnets sometimes pull together and other times push apart? Students will explore what makes something "magnetic" and learn that while magnets come in many different shapes and sizes, they all have two things in common--a north and south pole.
Discusses the role of animals in films and profiles some of the more famous stars of the screen such as Lassie, Francis, the talking mule, Mr. Ed, and Cheetah.
Traces the careers of over 40 child movie and TV stars, including Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Mason Reese, Jay North, and Tatum O'Neal.
Explores interaction between genes and the environment and discusses prenatal detection, genetic counseling, and medical strategies for helping children with birth defects.
Discusses science fiction movies and television programs of the past and present, including "Buck Rogers," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Doctor Strangelove," and many others.
