Interview reprinted from the General Electric "Forum. Summer, 1968.

Currently available ornithology books are described. These include general reference books on birds as well as guides for identifying birds in their natural habitats. (JN)

Approaches to developing research skills and providing challenge for gifted and talented primary school students within the framework of the regular classroom are suggested. The program at Hawkens School in Ohio incorporates basic research tools, including the use of the dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus, atlas, newspaper, telephone book, and…

Provided are two tables which contain the latest orbital and physical characteristics of the planets and their main satellites. These tables are part of a series of information materials available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 1290 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122. (JN)

Lists futures resources under categories of societal futures publications, educational futures publications, information groups, magazines, classroom resources, and media. Information about the World Future Society is provided. (MLF)

Of all the musics in the Pacific Islands, the music of Hawaii has had the greatest impact in the United States. In comparison to publications on Hawaiian music, those on Samoan musics are scarce. (RM)

Describes print and audiovisual resources available for teaching social history to secondary students. Topics covered include crime, the family, health and medicine, work, and youth. Student texts are also cited. (RM)

Suggests learning activities to help elementary and secondary students use the daily newspaper to explore the world of work. An annotated list of sources and materials is also included. (RM)

Lists educational objectives, course syllabus, audiovisual materials, and bibliography for a secondary school course on the history and philosophy of science. The class consists of discussions, lectures, use of film and filmstrips, and student research papers. (KC)