Vídeos de Ciencias Naturales

            AV             A Baby Grows: Prenatal Development.                          INGLÉS

           618.2

          S957b

                            1 VHS, 38 MIN. COLOR, 1988

                            Program designed to help viewers understand the miraculous process of fetal

                            development.  To dramatize this reality, the program presents its information in the

                            form of one woman's pregnacy diary, each program part deals with a trimester in her

                            pregnacy.

            AV             A Clone of Frogs.                                                            INGLÉS

          591.87

           B868c

                            1 V-3/4", 16 MIN. COLOR, 1980

                            Dr. John B. Gurdon of Cambridge University details his experiments in cloning frogs

                            by the technique of nuclear transplantation.  Uses time-lapse photography to show

                            the development of an embryo into an exact genetic duplicate.

            AV             A Population Story:  Collition With the                           INGLÉS

           363.9           Future?

           E56p

                            1 VHS, 24 MIN. COLOR, 1984

                            Using animation and live footage, presents startling facts about today's population

                            growth.  Presents a hypothetical scenario of the year 2002 and the effect of

                            overpopulation on food supplies, the environment, education, and employment.

            AV             A Predictable Disaster(Earthquakes)/NOVA.                   INGLÉS

           551.2

          N935p

                            1 VHS, 60 MIN. COLOR, 1976

                            Focuses on recent scientific developments that have increased scientists' ability to

                            predict earthquakes.

            AV             A Taste of Health/The Infinite Voyage Series.                INGLÉS

            500

        I43 NO.14

                            1 VHS, 57 MIN. COLOR, 1989

                            Presenta diferentes situaciones en que la dieta juega un papel importante en la

                            salud de las personas.  Concluye que se debe ingerir alimentos bajos en colesterol

                            para evitar ataques al corazón.


            AV             Acid Rain.                                                                       INGLÉS

          363.73

           D236a

                            1 VHS, 20 MIN. COLOR, 1991

                            Discusses the problem of acid rain, its causes, how it spreads and its devastating

                            effects on the environment.  Examines possible solutions for this pollution problem.

            AV             African Wildlife/National Geographic                             INGLÉS

          591.96          Society.

           N277a

                            1 VHS, 60 MIN. COLOR, 1980

                            A journey to Namibia's Etosha National Park to witness the harsh reality of birth,

                            death and survival on a dry lake bed in south western Africa, as the animals endure

                            the torrid months of heat before the raind comes.

            AV             Agenda Abierta: Árboles (deforestación de                  ESPAÑOL

          333.75          Puerto Rico).

           D337a

                            1 VHS, 52 MIN. COLOR, 199?

                            El Dr. Castrodad entrevista a Jack Délano, proyectan y discuten su documental

                            "Sabio árboles…".  También participan el Dr. José Molinelli Freytes.  Discuten el

                            problema de la deforestación de Puerto Rico.

            AV             Aging of the Lakes.                                                         INGLÉS

           551.4

          G619a2

                            1 VHS, 18 MIN. COLOR, 1988

                            Explores the changes that take place as a lake is formed, grows old, and returns to

                            dry land.  Many elements play a role in the aging of a lake: plants, animals, nutrients

                            and sediments.  The program examines the interaction of these factors in lakes.

            AV             Agua viva! = Water alive/Jean-Michel                          ESPAÑOL

         574.526         Cousteau.

        C8692w S

                            1 VHS, 35 MIN. COLOR, 1990

                            Presents the hydrological cycle and the importance of water for human life and all

                            living things.  Includes studies and footage of explorations of rivers and oceans

                            realized by the Cousteau Society after the Exxon Valdés accident.

            AV             AIDS: Facts and Fears, crisis and                                   INGLÉS

          616.97          controversy.

          G946a

                            1 VHS, 60 MIN. COLOR, 1986

                            Examines the history of AIDS, gives medical facts about it; details the ways the

                            AIDS virus is and is not transmitted; looks at the tragic human toll this new disease

                            is taking and at the personal and emotional issues facing AIDS patients, their

                            friends..


            AV             Alcoholism: The Turning Point.                                      INGLÉS

           613.8

            I39a

                            1 V-3/4", 28 MIN. COLOR, 1983

                            Defines the condition of alcoholism, describes the social and physiological dangers

                             that result from it, and presents dramatizations, testimonies and recommedndations.

            AV             Allá Viene el Temporal / Luis Molina                            ESPAÑOL

          551.55          Casanova.

          M772a

                            1 VHS, 45 MIN. COLOR, 1988

                            Documental sobre el paso de los huracanes por la isla de Puerto Rico, según

                            referencias históricas y testimonios de testigos.  Fue producido antes de Hugo,

                            Georges etc. por lo tanto no presenta los estragos que causaron estos últimos.

            AV             Alzheimer's Disease: The Long Nightmare.                    INGLÉS

         616.898

           F487a

                            1 VHS, 19 MIN. COLOR, 1987

                            Presents the search for the cause of Alzheimer's disease, the medical and human

                            sides of the disease, and the role of different types of care.

            AV             America in Space: The First 25 Years.                            INGLÉS

           629.4

           A512

                            1 VHS, 50 MIN. COLOR AND B&W 1983?

                            Features the most memorable achievements from America's entire 25 year history of

                            space exploration since 1958.

            AV             American Museum of National History.                           INGLÉS

          508.07

          V652a

                            1 VHS, 40 MIN. COLOR, 1990

                            Presenta la razón de ser y objetivos del Museo de Historia Natural Americano de la

                            Ciudad de Nueva York.  Apreciamos las colecciones de fósiles, meteoros, cristales,

                             minerales y gemas preciosas.  También exhibiciones de oceanografía, animales,

                            etc.

            AV             Amor secreto de Sandra Bain = Secret Love                ESPAÑOL

           613.8           of Sandra Bain.

           S446

                            1 V-3/4", 28 MIN. COLOR, 1971

                            Shows the step-by-step progression of a wife and mother into alcoholism.  Focuses

                            on facilities for rehabilitation and the treatment that are available for complete

                            recovery.


            AV             An Ounce of Prevention.                                                INGLÉS

         614.591

            I39o

                            1 V-3/4", 28 MIN. COLOR, 1983

                            Emphasizes how cardiovascular diseases can be prevented through a healthy

                            lifestyle; points out the importance of diet and exercise.

            AV             Appraisal of the newborn.                                              INGLÉS

          618.92

          A512a

                            1 V-3/4", 26 MIN. COLOR, 1978

                            Demonstrates how to do an appraisal of a newborn infant identifying existing

                            abnormalities, gives general observations and six principles to be observed when

                            performing the appraisal.

            AV             Aprender a investigar (estadísticas).                             ESPAÑOL

          001.42

          A6542

                            1 VHS, 65 MIN. COLOR, 1989

                            Incluye conceptos de estadística aplicados a una investigación de Ciencias

                            Sociales y el concepto global de lo que es una investigación con base científica en

                            problemas sociales.

            AV             Arenas vivientes de Namib = Living Sands                   ESPAÑOL

           591.9           of Namig/National Geographic Society.

          N277L

                            1 VHS, 60 MIN. COLOR, 1977

                            Presents a documentary on the animals of Africa's Namib Desert, and how they have

                            adapted to such adverse conditions.

            AV             Arropados por la Basura/Sylvia Gómez,                       ESPAÑOL

           363.7           WKAQ TV-2.

          G633a

                            1 VHS, 50 MIN. COLOR, 1996

                            Reportaje sobre el problema de los desperdicios sólidos en Puerto Rico, los

                            vertederos, la contaminación, los tóxicos, etc. y la urgente necesidad de desarrollar

                            planes de reciclaje efectivos.

            AV             Astronomers/James F. Goldway.                                    INGLÉS

            520

          G624a

                            6 VHS, 360 MIN. COLOR, 1991

                            Television series, presents the most recent research on galaxies, black holes,

                            quasars, etc.


            AV             Atom.                                                                              INGLÉS

            539

           H392a

                            1 V-3/4", 40 MIN. COLOR, 1984

                            Slides transfered to video.  Contents: 1-How we found out about atoms.  2- What is

                            an atom.

            AV             Beneath the Frozen World/Jacques                               INGLÉS

          574.92          Cousteau.

          C869b

                            1 V-3/4", 23 MIN. COLOR, 1977

                            Jacques Cousteau explores the underwater life under the perennial ice of Antartica. 

                            Also examines the ice forms found there.

            AV             Beneficios del reciclaje/Dr. Deftalí                                ESPAÑOL

          363.72          García/Universidad Sagrado Corazón.

          G216b

                            1 VHS, 100 MIN. COLOR, 1991

                            A conference on recycling by Professor Dr. Neftalí García on April 2, 1991.

            AV             Bioethical issues.                                                            INGLÉS

            174

          A512b

                            1 VHS, 20 MIN. COLOR, 1990

                            Explores the legal and ethical dilemmas posed by discoveries at the frontier of

                            biochemical science.

            AV             Biological Revolution-100 Years of Science                   INGLÉS

           574.8           at Cold Spring Harbor.

          C688b

                            1 VHS, 45 MIN. COLOR, 1986

                            Explores the origins of the biotechnology revolution; five Nobel-Winning scientist

                            lend their own insights on the genetic revolution they helped launch.

            AV             Blood gases and their measurement.                             INGLÉS

          616.13

          A512b

                            2 V-3/4", 70 MIN. COLOR, 1976

                             I-Gives basic information regarding the proper collection and handling of specimens

                             and the sources of error arising from improper handling and methodoloy.  2-8

                            Discusses the principles of blood pH and gas electrodes, carbon dioxide content,

                            oxygen...


            AV             Blood: River of Life, Mirror of Health.                             INGLÉS

           612.1

          H918b

                            1 VHS, 31 MIN. COLOR, 1986

                            Contents: 1- The River, 2- The mirror.

            AV             Bosque Seco de Guánica--Bosque El                            ESPAÑOL

           574.5           Yunque/OIKOS

           M489

          NO.3-4

                            1 V-3/4", 56 MIN. COLOR, 197?

                            Showcases the rare beauty of the dry forest in Guánica and presents a detailed

                            description of the tropical rainforest of El Yunque.

            AV             Brain Triggers: Biochemistry and Human                       INGLÉS

           612.8           Behavior.

          H918b

                            1 VHS, 61 MIN. COLOR, 1983

                            Contents: 1-Neurotransmitters, 2-Disorders of the mind, 3-Drugs and the Brain.

            AV             Brain/WNET.                                                                   INGLÉS

           612.8

           B814

                            2 VHS, 120 MIN. COLOR, 1984