
Tomes & Talismans
1986-01-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.3
Tomes & Talismans is a 1986 educational television series produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, consisting of thirteen 20-minute episodes presented as a dramatic serial story. Each episode defines, illustrates, and reviews specific library research concepts.
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- Mississippi Educational Television
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- United States of America
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