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Beaver dam

Canada, 1960
film

A film for children, one of its greatest appeal is watching the beaver at work, busily and cheerfully demonstrating the characteristics for which it is famous..

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The Beaver

United States, 1950
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The Beavers break through

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Books for Beaver River

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The Building of Boulder Dam

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Wonders in a country stream. - 2nd ed.

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A Boy, a dog and a frog

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Element 3

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