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The
Home Front: Life in Texas During the Civil War
Part One-1861-62
Part Two-1863-65
by Karen Gerhardt
 Much has been written and said
about the role of Texans in the Civil War campaigns east of the
Mississippi. But what about what was happening here at home in Texas
during 1861-1865? This two-part documentary takes an in-depth look at
life hereon the home front: the pivotal roles that women, Native
Americans, African Americans and Tejanos played during the War Between
the States. Important contributions and sacrifices to the war effort were
made by many Texans who endured numerous hardships during four long
years.
 This program also takes a look
at the key military and social events in Texas during the Civil War: The
Battles of Sabine Pass and Galveston, The Red River Campaign, The Sibley
Campaign to New Mexico, among others. Events at Gainesville, The Nueces
River, Brownsville, Jefferson and Marshall, are also covered, to name a
few. From frontier defense to Texas wartime industries, this documentary
covers it all. For the first time on video: Life in Texas during the Civil
War.
The Home Front:
Life in Texas During the Civil War, grades 4-7 up, 30 min. each
DVD Part One 1861-62.... 500-4.... $34.95
VHS Part One 1861-62.... 500-5.... $34.95
DVD Part Two 1863-65.... 500-6.... $34.95
VHS Part Two 1863-65.... 500-7.... $34.95
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 Heroes of the
Texas Revolution "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
Stimulates student
understanding of the events of the Texas Revolution by focusing on the
lives of the heroes. Includes biographical sketches of Santa Anna, W.B.
Travis, James Bowie, Davy Crockett, J.W. Fannin, J.B. Bonham, Sam
Houston, and Ben Milam. Teacher Guide is included in the price. (21
minutes)
DVD.... 342-1....
$39.95
VHS.... 343-6.... $39.95
 Life in the
Texas Missions
Spanish missions were
designed to bring European civilization to the Native American tribes of
Texas. This interactive video makes the facts come alive with drawings,
photographs and film footage of mission life. Learn about: The purpose of
the mission system, how missions were constructed, the many jobs of the
Native American converts, the daily routine of mission life, and the
lasting legacy of Spanish influence in Texas. (color, 14 minutes, grades:
4-7).
DVD..... 445-1....
$44.95
VHS.... 445-2.... 39.95
Elem. worksheet set.... 445-3.... 9.95
Sec. worksheet set.... 445-4.... 9.95
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  Native American
Tribes of Texas
On location
interviews, maps, and photos depicting tribal customs, foods, skills,
housing, clothing and geographic regions, of these Texas tribes: Apache,
Ataka-pan,Caddo, Coahuiltecan, Comanche, Jumano, Karankawa, Kiowa,
Tonkawa, & Wichita.
Worksheets and
Activities: available in reproducible sets for elementary and secondary
cirriculums-TEKS objectives. Color, 18 minutes each.
Vol.1 The Farmers:
DVD.... 967-1.... $44.95
VHS.... 967-2.... 39.95
Elem. worksheet set.... 967-3.... 9.95
Sec. worksheet set.... 967-4.... 9.95
Vol.2 The Hunters
& Gatherers:
DVD.... 966-1.... $44.95
VHS.... 966-2.... 39.95
Elem. worksheet set.... 966-4.... 9.95
Sec. worksheet set.... 966-5.... 9.95
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Landmarks
in the History of Texas
Collections of
authentic photographs, documents, paintings and illustrations combine
with informative narrations to provide interesting insight into events in
Texas and American history during the lives of prominent and colorful
individuals of the past. The provided teaching guide includes:
Introduction, Objectives, Teaching Suggestions, Suggested Readings,
Essential Elements Correlation Chart, Biographical Sketch, Vocabulary
Terms, Content/discussion questions, reproducible Student Activity sheet
plus complete script narration.
Sam Houston
The story of the great leader and frontier statesman during one of the
most exciting and eventful periods of Texas and American history. Grades
4 and above, 18 minutes.
VHS.... 724-8... $32.95
Stephen Fuller
Austin
"The Father of Texas," 1793-1836, whose vision and diplomacy
assured the settlement and development of the state. Grades 4 and above,
16 minutes.
VHS.... 725-6.... $32.95
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 Missions in the
History of Texas
Traces development of
missions from 1690. Interaction among Spanish, French and Indian
inhabitants and reasons for founding, successes and failures.(35 minutes,
maps, activities, teaching suggestions)
VHS.... 777-M....
$36.95
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 Pioneer Life in
Texas: A Recreation
This exceptional
documentary relives early days of Texas and pioneer struggle for life.
Filmed at Heritage Museum in Woodville, using Tyler County Historical
society as consultant.(60 minutes)
DVD.... 341-8....
$34.95
VHS.... 344-1.... $34.95
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 NEW
Pioneer Life in Texas
From Austin's
"Old 300" colony in 1821 to settlers moving West, pioneers
braved the wilderness to tame the land and establish new homes. Learn the
daily life of these hardy folk.(20 minutes).
DVD.... 767-0....
$49.95
VHS.... 767-1.... $44.95
Elem. or Sec. worksheet sets.... 767-2.... 9.95
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Spanish
Missions of Texas Revolution
Traces the history of
the Spanish Crown's establishment of East Texas missions in the 1690s through
their relocation to San Antonio in the 1700s. Four missions are
highlighted. Teacher Guide is included in price.(15 minutes)
DVD... 342-2....
$39.95
VHS... 342-V.... $39.95
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 Working
Texas
This video gives a
hands-on look at working in our diverse industries. Texans tell about
their professions and why they work in them. Get a close-up perspective
of their everyday life. An historical view of the major industries from
the early pioneer days to the present high-tech computer and space age
industries. Working Texas Video grades 4-7 & above, 25 min.
DVD.... 500-1....
$44.95
VHS.... 500-V.... $39.95
Teacher Guide.... 501-1.... $ 6.00
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 The Settlement of Texas: Part
I The Native Americans
by Jesus F. de la Teja
Visit historic Indian
sites across the state and get an intimate look at these tribes and how
they lived. Observe the modern tribes of Texas: the Alabama-Coushatta,
Kiowa, Comanche, Wichita and Seminole. Go to a Pow Wow see the
celebration and dance-gain a perspective of what it's like to be a Native
American today. This two-part series is an indispensable guide to this
period of Texas History
The Settlement of
Texas Video, grades 4-7 & up, 25 min.
DVD Part One.... 500-2.... $34.95
VHS Part One.... 502-0.... $34.95
Teacher Guide.... 501-2.... $6.00
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 The Settlement
of Texas: Part II The Hispanics and the Americans
by Jesus F. de la Teja
From the missions of
East Texas and San Antonio, to the early settlements near Zapata and
Nacogdoches, experience a wide array of differing cultures, lifestyles
and geography from 1520 to 1836. Hundreds of artifacts, paintings,
drawings, maps, graphics and present day footage of historical sites give
a comprehensive look at this time period.
Historians Frank de
la Teja, Steve Hardin, Caroline Crimm and Robert Schaadt help provide
analysis and insight into this exciting frontier chapter of Texas
History.
The Settlement of
Texas Video, grades 4-7 & above, 25 min.
DVD Part Two.... 500-3.... $34.95
VHS Part Two.... 502-1.... $34.95
Teacher Guide.... 501-2.... $6.00
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 Spanish Missions
of Texas
Spanish Missions of
Texas-for over 100 years, missions were built across Texas to protect
Spanish territory and spread the Christian religion. This interactive
video visits 11 historic sites in Texas and Mexico to bring to life the
history and development of the Texas missions, presidios and civil
settlements. (color, 25 minutes, grades: 4-7).
DVD..... 444-1....
$44.95
VHS.... 444-2.... 39.95
Elem. worksheet set.... 444-3.... 9.95
Sec. worksheet set.... 444-4.... 9.95
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