The Great List of Everything: Glasses
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Cathon proudly shows off her new glasses. Iris is at a loss for words. She is speechless with admiration. Where do eyeglasses even come from, and how did people first get them to stay on their noses? Part of "The Great List of Everything" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 32 seconds
- Topic: Business, Health and Safety, History, Science
- Subtopic: Health Care, Industry, Inventions
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: National Film Board Of Canada
- Series: The Great List of Everything
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