Check it out

Why do you go to the library? The narrator, a boy seen in front of the Central Research Library of the New York Public Library, asks this question of adults and children. Introduces the experiences of Kelly, Kathy and Pete as they take their research problems to the library.
, Presents an animated episode with Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids in which they discover the problems that can occur if one has preconceived notions about a particular race or group. Details the difficulties the children have in trying to reconcile their stereotypes of Indians with the actual behavior of Johnny, a new boy at school. Concludes with the children investigating library books about Indians and discovering, when they "check it out" for themselves, that Johnny is telling the truth.
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Why do you go to the library? The narrator, a boy seen in front of the Central Research Library of the New York Public Library, asks this question of adults and children. Introduces the experiences of Kelly, Kathy and Pete as they take their research problems to the library.
, Presents an animated episode with Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids in which they discover the problems that can occur if one has preconceived notions about a particular race or group. Details the difficulties the children have in trying to reconcile their stereotypes of Indians with the actual behavior of Johnny, a new boy at school. Concludes with the children investigating library books about Indians and discovering, when they "check it out" for themselves, that Johnny is telling the truth., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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  7. The Runt 1972
  8. What is a friend? 1973
  9. An ounce of prevention 1976
  10. Animal lover 1976
  11. Smoke Gets in Your Hair 1976
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  13. What's Say 1976
  14. You Have Something to Offer 1976
  15. Check it out 1983
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