Texas Video Library

Videos have closed captions and are licensed for public performance.

The reproducible resource guides include practice questions for the T.A.A.S. tests, vocabulary enrichment, transcripts of videos, essential elements of the curriculum, more information on locations shown, and bibliographies.

Grade Level: 4 and up. Videos are packed in rigid plastic cases with descriptive inserts. Extra cases available at $0.85 each. Shipping and handling charge: 4% of total order of $4.75 minimum.

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Texas Symbols for Little Texans is a video created for children ages 4-9. It tells about the best known Texas symbols such as the state bird, flower, and tree as well as more recent selections such as the state dish, fruit, insect, large mammal, small mammal, flying mammal, reptile, stone, gem, sport, song, and more. The Alamo, Capitol, and San Jacinto Monument are also shown. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • approx. 15 minutes Video...............$23.96

Texas Independence Trail starts at Houston and covers areas where patriots struggled for independence from Mexico. Highlights include San Jacinto Battleground and the building where the constitution of the Republic of Texas was drafted. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 16 minutes MBH1041 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2041 Video...............$23.96 MBH4041 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Missions explores Texas history by visiting the ten Spanish missions still standing in Texas today. This program tells of the founding and historical role of San Jose, the Alamo, Expiritu Santo at Goliad, and seven others. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH2042 Video...............$23.96 MBH4042 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas: Land of Legends portrays frontier history, recreational fun, and diverse cultures. You'll see a colorful collage including a rodeo, Native Americans, Judge Bean's courtroom, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, McDonald Observatory, and more. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 29 minutes MBH1043 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2043 Video...............$23.96 MBH4043 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Festivals shows celebrations at Athens, Castroville, San Antonio, El Paso, Hondo, Luling, New Braunfels, Palacios, Port Arthur, Round Top, and Victoria. German, Mexican, Tiguan, and Alsatian cultures are featured. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH2044 Video...............$23.96 MBH4044 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Forts Trail - Come with us and travel the Texas Forts Trail.  You'll discover the ruins of Fort Phantom Hill, abandoned more than one hundred years ago.  You'll travel back in time as you tour the beautifully restored forts which are now state parks.  fort Griffin and Fort McKavett are good examples of state parks where may of the old buildings have been completely restored.  You'll learn about the Southern Overland Mail Route also known as the Butterfield Stage, and at Fort Griffin you'll learn about the Texas herd of Longhorns which is maintained there.  The sound track includes music of the era. MBH2055 Video...............$23.96

Texas Transportation Time Line is the story of transportation from prehistoric times and to modern-day Texas with its superior highway, rail, air, sea, and pipeline facilities. This program contains cartoons and live action. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 17 minutes MBH1045 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2045 Video...............$23.96 MBH4045 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Wildflowers shows how wildflowers contribute to erosion control, water conservation, landscaping, and beautification. The bluebonnet legend is told, and the National Wildflower Research Center at Austin is discussed. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH1046 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2046 Video...............$23.96 MBH4046 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Symbols begins with flags of Texas history and continues with symbols such as state tree, flower, bird, gem, song, and the state dish, chili. Other symbols shown include the Alamo, the Capitol, and the San Jacinto Monument. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH1047 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2047 Video...............$23.96 MBH4047 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Capitol Tour takes you on a tour of the Capitol where you learn the history of its architectural elements and works of art. Locations include the House of Representatives, Senate, and Rotunda with governors' portraits. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH2048 Video...............$23.96 MBH4048 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Business inspires viewers to find their place in the Texas work world. Interviews with multi-ethnic business people show Texas economy is more than cattle, cotton, and oil. Viewers are encouraged to stay in school and go to college. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH2049 Video...............$23.96 MBH4049 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas Hill Country Trail begins at San Antonio and shows points of interest in Castroville, Bandera, Uvalde, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Llano, Marble Falls, Austin, San Marcos, and more. Many geographical features are explained. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 16 minutes MBH1050 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2050 Video...............$23.96 MBH4050 Guide...............$ 3.95

Texas History Time Line is a nutshell version of Texas history. It begins in 1519 with Pineda's expedition. Historical figures discussed include Fr. Hidalgo, Bonham, Jane Long, Santa Anna, Bowie, Travis, Houston, Austin, and many more. Closed captions. VHS • color • live action • 15 minutes MBH1051 Coloring Book.......$ 6.95 MBH2051 Video...............$23.96 MBH4051 Guide...............$ 3.95