SLJ's Multimedia Buyer's Directory: Social Studies-Vocational Education
-- School Library Journal, 8/1/2004
SOCIAL STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL STUDIES-GENERAL
VIDEO/DVD
Flip Flotsam. video. 26 min. Prod. by Journeyman Pictures.
Dist. by Filmakers Library. $295 (Rental: $55).
Gr 7-12-This
documentary traces the fantastic journey of Africa's most popular shoes, the
flip-flop. The journey begins in the factories of Mombasa. As the shoes become
worn out, they may be recycled into colorful toys and resold.
Hand in Hand: The Ultimate Community Collection (Series). 12
videos. range: 19-20 min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by Center
for Educational Resources and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. Dist.
by SVE & Churchill Media. #71919-HAVTX ser., #71907--918 HAVTX ea. $569.95
ser., $49.95 ea. Includes: Back Then; Comparing Communities; Choices,
Choices, Choices; This for That; Moving On; It's the Law; Count on Me; Where We
Live; This Is the Place; Just Like Me & Different Too; Fix It; What's
New?
Gr 1-6-Examines how communities meet the wants of
their residents, how they are similar and different, how and why they are
interdependent, how they interact with the physical environment, and how and why
they change. A selection from children's literature and an original song reflect
the theme of each program.
Journeys of the Heart. video or DVD. 58 min. Prod. by Fetzer
Institute. Dist. by Carousel. ISBN 1-56058-185-9. $200.
Gr 7
Up-This documentary, narrated by Meryl Streep, deals with the
connections between the inner values of the spirit and the work we do in the
outer world. Comprised of three stories chronicling the activities of people and
projects dedicated to making those connections.
Let's Create Asian Art. video. 35 min. Let's Create. ISBN
1-882685-50-4. $19.95.
Gr 1-6-Join art teacher Ann Felice
and a group of children for a culturally enriching experience in the Asian Arts.
Learn about the art of sumi-e brush painting, how to create a Chinese character
that stands for you, and more.
Ropa Americana (American Clothing). video. 30 min. Filmakers
Library. $195 (Rental: $55).
Gr 7 Up-Documents the travels
of an old purple t-shirt from the Toronto housewife who donates it to Goodwill
Industry to its final destination, a housewife in Costa Rica who buys it in a
second-hand store.
So That's How They Build a Swimming Pool. video. 70 min.
American Production Services. ISBN 1-888147-71-7. $22.95.
Gr
2-6-Trevor is a nine-year-old boy whose family has decided to build a
swimming pool. Come along as Trevor describes all the action.
The Ultimate Geography Starter Collection (Series). 8
videos. range: 12-14 min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. SVE &
Churchill Media. #93110-HAVTX ser., #93101--109HAVTX ea. $379.95 ser., $49.95
ea. Includes: Map & Globe Skills; Earth's Physical Features; Weather
& Climate; Environmental Impacts; What Is Geography; Wonders of the World;
Soil & Vegetation; Units of Place.
Gr 1-6-This
series covers everything from using maps to understanding the physical and human
characteristics of place.
Why We Eat What We Eat. video. 20 min. with
tchr's. guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3330. $49.95.
Gr 6
Up-Explains how society and culture influence our choices and decisions
of what we eat.
Why We Live Where We Live. video. 20 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3332. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Explains
how society and culture influence our choices and decisions of where we
live.
Why We Wear What We Wear. video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide.
Learning ZoneXpress. #3331. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Explains how
society and culture influence our choices and decisions about what we wear.
VIDEO/DVD
Let's Create African Art. video. 35 min. Let's Create. ISBN
1-882685-51-2. $19.95.
Gr 1-6-Join art teacher Ann Felice and a group of
children for a culturally enriching experience in the African arts. learn about
the art of senufo cloth painting, how to create metal relief sculpture masks,
and more.
1967 Detroit Riot: A Community Speaks. video or DVD. 54 min.
Prod. by Small Screen Prods. Dist. by Carousel. ISBN 1-56058-187-5.
$200.
Gr 7 Up-This documentary chronicles the devastation
and rebuilding of a community surrounding the 1967 Detroit Riot. Also looks at
subsequent efforts to rebuilt the community and promote tolerance of racial
diversity.
Slavery, Society, and Apartheid. video or DVD. 52 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-945-2: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-972-X: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Discusses the tragic circumstances suffered by Africans as a
result of slavery in the Americas and the legislation in their own homeland.
Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders. video. 60 min. Women Make
Movies. #W04825. $295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 7 Up-This look at
the Civil Rights movement in Mississippi is taken form the oral testimony of the
courageous women who lived it.
Whispers of Angels: A Story of the Underground Railroad.
DVD. 60 min. Prod. by Teleduction. Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-139-0.
$24.95.
Gr 7 Up-Interviews with prominent historians blend
with dramatic reenactments to create a powerful story about the fight to end
slavery. Actors Ed Asner and Blair Underwood portray abolitionists Garrett and
William Still.
AUDIO
Black Like Me. 4 cassettes or 6 CDs. 7 hrs. Audio Bookshelf.
cassette, ISBN 0-9741711-0-7: $39.95; CD, ISBN 0-9741711-1-5:
$49.95.
Gr 10 Up-In 1959, a white Texan dyed his skin black and entered the deep
South to determine if people were discriminated against solely based on skin
color. What transpired as a result of this courageous journey fueled the racial
upheavals in 60's America.
VIDEO/DVD
Cultural Horizons (Series). 10 videos or DVDs. 10 min. ea.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Wisconsin Educational
Communications Board. Dist. by Agency for Instructional Technology. #AIT466.
$495 ser, $59 ea. Includes: Everywhere, Everyone; Family Kaleidoscope; Places
with Faces; Growing New Roots; Many Voices; Embracing Traditions; Look Ahead;
The Journey; From Melting Pot to Mosaic; Beyond Borders.
Gr
4-6-Illuminates the vast cultural diversity of
North America by Exploring many different cultures under separate themes such as
celebrations, migration, or place.
Discoveries America (Series). 9 DVDs. 60 min. ea. Prod. by
Bennett-Watt HD Prods. Dist. by Bennett-Watt Entertainment. $24.95 ea. Includes:
New Hampshire (ISBN 1-932068-74-0); South Carolina (ISBN
1-932068-75-9); Kentucky (ISBN 1-932068-76-7); Utah (ISBN
1-932068-84-8); Texas (ISBN 1-932068-85-6); Louisiana (ISBN
1-932068-86-4); Alabama (ISBN 1-932068-92-9); Florida (ISBN
1-932068-93-7); Pennsylvania (ISBN 1-932068-73-2).
Gr 5-12-Covers
history, present day attractions, culture, and lifestyle.
Families & Flowers. video or DVD. 27 min. Documentary
Educational Resources. $49.95.
Gr 9-12-Despite the
challenges facing agriculture in an exploding suburban economy,
third-generation, family-owned businesses continue to thrive in San Diego
County, models of our adaptability and perseverance.
From Babylon to Beverly Hills: The Exodus of Iran's Jews.
video or DVD. 27 min. Documentary Educational Resources. $49.95.
Gr 9
Up-In 1979, as a result of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, an estimated
80,000 of Iran's 100,000 Jews fled the country. This documentary tells the story
of those Jews who reestablished a tight-knit community in Los Angeles.
The Great Lakes (Series). 5 videos or DVDs. 25 min. ea. with
tchr's. guide. Prod. by Flashback Prods. Dist. by Film Ideas. ISBN
1-57557-318-0). video: $925 ser., $195 ea.; DVD: $1200 ser., $225 ea.
Includes: Lake Superior; Lake Huron; Lake Erie; Lake Michigan; Lake Ontario;
The Great Lakes: An Overview.
Gr 5 Up-These five bodies
of water have played a vital role in the lives and histories of many of our
ancestors, and to this day continue to play that role in many vital ways.
Magnificent Colorado River Canyon. DVD. 60 min. Prod. by
Bennett-Watt HD Prods. Dist. by Bennett-Watt Entertainment. ISBN 1-932068-81-3.
$24.95.
Gr 5 Up-Presents history, sights, and ecology of the
region.
Middle Atlantic States (Hands on Crafts Series 7).
video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by KS, Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor
Communications. single site--vide: $79.99, DVD: $89; multi site--video: $89.99,
DVD: $99.99.
Gr 1-6-Looks at crafts historically liked to
the Middle Atlantic states.
U.S. Geography for Children (Series). 13 videos or DVDs. 23
min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by
Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. video: ISBN 1-57225-825-X. DVD:
ISBN 1-57225-881-0:. $3890.35 ser, $29.95 ea. Includes: California; Florida;
Michigan; New York; Texas; The Midwest; The Northeast; The Southeast; The
Southwest; The West; State Capitals; The United States; U.S. Commonwealths &
Territories.
K-Gr 4-Explores the history, culture,
climate, and natural resources of states and regions, and examines the
ever-changing relationship between people and their environment.
VIDEO/DVD
Afghanistan: The Lost Truth. video. 64 min. Women Make
Movies. $295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-This cross-country journey looks at the
people, culture, and landscape of Afghanistan from the perspective of a
filmmaker from neighboring Iran--the only woman filmmaker to have traveled such
distances since the fall of the Taliban.
Africa: Shaped by the Past. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-927-4: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-954-1: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Africa's long history dates back to the dawn of man, and the past
strongly influences the lives of Africans today. Segments present the stories of
several different regions.
Africa: Economics and Change. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-942-8: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-969-X: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Learn about the numerous ways that people in Africa use natural
resources for economic benefit.
Africa Today. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with
tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-926-6: $59.95; DVD,
ISBN 1-58738-953-3: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-How have recent
tumultuous events affected Africa's families, economies, and environment?
Asia: Tradition and Culture. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-939-X: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-965-7: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-From Japan's ancient ceremonies to Australia's unique history,
student will be fascinated by the heritages represented.
Asia's Global Influence. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-939-8: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-966-5: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Among the nations of Asia, diverse economic conditions and
traditions lead to differences in lifestyles.
Berlin (Life in a Great City, Level 1 Series). video
or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Film Concept Assoc. &
Greenpeace Prod. II. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. single site--video:
$79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--video: $89.99, DD: $99.99.
Gr 7
Up-An insider's guide to Berlin.
Canada for Children (Series). 3 videos or DVDs. color. 23
min. with tchr's. guide. Schlessinger Media. video: ISBN 1-57225-895-0, DVD:
ISBN 1-57225-899-3. $89.95 ser., $29.95 ea. Includes: The Culture of Canada
The Geography of Canada; The History of Canada.
K-Gr
6-Join a group of Canadian students on their exploration of Canada's
history, geography, and culture.
City Life in Europe. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-930-4: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-957-6: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-In this video tour, students explore the great centers of Europe
and meet their diverse citizens. Segments highlight past and present day points
of interest.
Ethiopia: A Portrait (Worlds Together Series). DVD.
80 min. Worlds Together. $39.95.
Gr 6 Up.
Families of Vietnam (Families of the World Series).
video. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Arden Media.
Dist. by Master Communications. ISBN 1-888194-45-6. $29.95.
K-Gr
5-Features a day in the life of two children, one in the city and one
in the countryside of Vietnam.
Growing Up in Brazil. video or DVD. 16 min. with tchr's.
guide. Prod. by Classroom Vide. Dist. by Classroom Media. video: $59, DVD:
$69.
Gr 3-6-Following the day-to-day activities of
8-year-old Tarik and his family provides a picture of life and customs in a
Latin American culture.
Patagonia (Discoveries...Argentina). DVD. 60 min.
Prod. by Bennett-Watt HD Prods. Dist. by Bennett-Watt Entertainment. ISBN
1-932068-20-1. $24.95.
Gr 5 Up-Visit Estancia El Palenque
ranch which is home to trout as well as being a working cattle ranch. Watch
giant killer whales chasing sea lions. In Esquel, ride the historic narrow gauge
rail line. Visits the 'digs' of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Buenos Aires
has many street fairs where music and dance bring the street alive.
Sparrow Village. video. 30 min. Filmakers Library. $295
(Rental: $55).
Gr 7 Up-In a rural village of southwestern
China, a bevy of young girls yearns for an education. Their parents are poor and
illiterate. The girls hold on to their dreams of becoming doctors and
teachers.
Tibet: Pearl of the Himalayas (Worlds Together
Series). DVD. 87 min. Worlds Together. $39.95.
Gr 6
Up.
Tunisia: A Mosaic. video. 59 in. GlobalAdventures.us.
#GAD101. $29.95 (home use), $150 (pub. perf.).
Gr 7 Up-A
behind-the-scenes look at a modern, moderate Muslim nation. Meet the people of
Tunisia--from teenagers in a bowling alley to a female race car driver to a
filmmaker to a Koran reader to a woman who lives in a cave.
World Geography (Series). 5 videos or DVDs. 52 min. ea. with
tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-981-9: $219.95
ser., DVD, ISBN 1-58738-986-X: $249.94 ser.
Gr 6-12-Covers
all the regions and countries of the world.
CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL PROBLEMS
VIDEO/DVD
Afghanistan Unveiled. video. 52 min. Prod. by Aina Women
Filming Group. Dist. by Women Make Movies. #W04840. $295 (Rental:
$90).
Gr 9 Up-In this documentary, 14 female Afghan journalists, the first women
to be trained as reporters in their country, travel outside of Kabul to explore
the aftereffects of Taliban rule and U.S. bombings on the women of their
country.
Aftertaste. video or DVD. 36 min. Documentary Educational
Resources. $49.95.
Gr 9-12-This documentary focuses on two
wine farmers in S. Africa where empowerment projects have recently been started.
Wine farm workers receive part of the profits from the sale of the wine and use
the money to buy their own houses and shares in the wine farm business. This
films explores what life is like for several workers who live and work on these
wine farms.
Broken Limbs: Apples, Agriculture, and the New American
Farmer. video or DVD. 57 min. Bullfrog Films. video, ISBN
1-59485-029-4: $250; DVD, ISBN 1-59485-042-1: $275 (Rental: $85).
Gr
7 Up-Explores the practice of sustainable agriculture within the
agricultural community and ways in which individuals can play a part in the
process and support small farmers.
Covered Girls. video. 22 min. Filmakers Library. $195
(Rental: $55).
Gr 7 Up-Opens a window into the lives of a
colorful and startling group of Muslim-American teenage girls in New York and
challenges the stereotypes many Americans may have about this culture. Documents
the experiences of Kiren, who coaches her high school basketball team, Amnah,
who has a black belt in karate, and Tavasha, who is cutting a CD of original rap
songs.
La Cueca Sola. video. 52 min. Women Make Movies. #W04844.
$295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-After 30 years in exile from
Chile, filmmaker Marilu Mallet returns to Santiago to meet with five women who
all lost fathers, husbands, sons, and friends during the brutal dictatorship of
Pinocchet. Their stories paint a vivid portrait of the country's past, and their
current work for democracy expresses both their individual courage and the
vitality of a nation.
Cyprus (Middle East Series). video or DVD. 20 min.
with tchr's. guide. Prod. by ABC Australia. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications.
single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--video: $89.99, DVD:
$99.99.
Gr 7 Up-Explains why and how Greek Cypriot President
Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktash must put aside
decades of animosity in order to join the European Union in 2003.
English Only. video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide.
Newist/CESA #7. $195 (Rental: $50).
Gr 6 Up-Looks at the
English Only resolutions that are sweeping the nation which make English the
official language of government. Three families are followed--Southeast Asian,
Latino, and Russian--and each talk about how the resolution affects them.
Fighting 20th Century Tyranny. video
of DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel
School. video, ISBN 1-58738-941-X: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-968-1:
$69.95.
Gr 6-12-Learn about people who take great risks to
achieve better conditions for their families and their countrymen. Segments
cover India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, etc.
Generation X-Saddam. video. 52 min. First Run/Icarus
Films. $298 (Rental: $75).
Gr 10 Up-On the eve of the 2003
U.S. invasion, filmmaker Shelley Saywell traveled to Iraq to film the lives of
young Iraqis who were caught between Saddam's tyranny and a devastated economy.
Now, Saywell returns to find the people she met and interviewed before the
war.
Global Issues for Students (Series). 7 videos of DVDs.
23 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Schlessinger Media. video:
ISBN 1-57225-845-3; DVD: ISBN 1-57225-964-7. $279.65 ser., $39.95 ea.
Includes: Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century; Genocide; Global Economic
Issues; Global Environmental Issues; Global Science & Technology Issues;
Human Rights; Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century.
Gr 9
Up-Programs focus on modern global issues, their historical roots, and
the exploration of varied viewpoints and solutions.
The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt. video. 76 min.
Women Make Movies. #W04835. $295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 11
Up-Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was kidnapped by
guerrillas in 2002, and remains missing today, victim to the corrupt system she
was trying to reform. This film documents her life in politics, her decision to
run for present. It also follows her family's desperate quest to free her and
keep her campaign alive.
Knock Off: Revenge on the Logo. video. 45 min.
FirstRun/Icarus Films. $348 (Rental: $75).
Gr 10 Up-With
provocative interviews and witty photography illuminating the power logos have
on the street, the film documents an underground economy of people who resist
globalized culture of brands by using the science of branding against
itself.
A Life of Death. video or DVD. 8 min. Ron de Cana
Prods. $29.50.
Gr 9 Up-World leaders say they want world
peace, but at what price? The film explores the irony of waging war to establish
peace based on the Stud Terkel Humanities Award-winning poem by Donald G.
Westlake.
Persons of Interest. video. 63 min. Prod. by
Documentary Campaign. Dist. by First Run/Icarus Films. $298 (Rental:
$125).
Gr 10 Up-After the September 11th terrorist attacks,
more than 5, 000 Arab Muslim immigrants were taken into custody by the U.S.
Justice Department and held indefinitely on the grounds of national security.
Set in a bare room that functions variously as interrogation room, prison cell,
and home, the video consists of a series of intimate conversations with 12
detainees and family members.
Picture Me an Enemy. video. 29 min. Women Make Movies.
#W04838. $250 (Rental: $60).
Gr 7 Up-Told through the
intimate stories of Natasa, a Serbo-Croat, and Tahija, a Bosnian Muslim, this
production puts a human face on the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Though they
are form opposite sides of this complex conflict, these young women speak a
common truth about how those in power used religion, ethnicity, and nationality
to construct the 'enemy.'
Sad Story of the Banana (Dangers of Pesticide
Abuse). video or DVD. 30 min. Prod. by TSI, Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor
Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--vide:
$89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 7 Up-Explains how intensive
cultivation is required to secure the world's demand for bananas, and that
multinational corporations are using massive amounts of pesticides to protect
their valuable crops. Shows how cooperative plantations can provide a safer way
to raise crops and a more humane way for workers to earn a living.
Thirst. video or DVD. 62 min. Prod. by Snitow-Kaufman
Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-59458-039-1. $250 (Rental:
$85).
Gr 10 Up-A piercing look at the global corporate drive
to control and profit from out water--from bottles to tap.
War Takes. video. 78 min. Women Make Movies. schools
& public libraries: $89.
Gr 11 Up-For more than four
years, Colombian filmmakers Adelaida Trujillo and Patricia Castano turned their
cameras on themselves to expose the tough reality of civil life in their
violent, war-ravaged homeland.
World in the Balance (NOVA Series). video or
DVD. 2 hrs. Prod. by WGBH Educational Foundation. Dist. by WGBH Boston Video.
video: ISBN 1-59375-142-7, DVD: ISBN 1-59375-143-5: $19.95.
Gr 7
Up-This two-part program explores the possibility that we still have
the power--and a brief period of time--to turn the Earth away from a gloomy
destiny. Dramatic scenarios interweave the worldwide investigative reports on
reproductive health, population, biodiversity, and the future of the world's
food supply.
VIDEO/DVD
Forgive Us Out Debts. video or DVD. 50 min. Prod.by
Windborne Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-59458-043-X. $250(Rental:
$85).
Gr 9 Up-Hosted by John Dalla Costa, author, global ethicist, and theologian,
this documentary explores the steady expanding division between the have and the
have nos, where the poorest nations of the Southern Hemisphere owe more than
$485 billion to their lenders in the North.
The Global Economy. video or DVD. 20 min. with tchr's.g
uide. Prod. by Classroom Video. Dis.t by Classroom Media. video: $69, DVD:
$79.
Gr 9-12-Investigates globalization with regard to trade
and financial flows, free trade and protection, trading blocs and
organizations.
Impacts of Globalizaton. video or DVD. 22 in. with tchr's.
guide. Prod. by Classroom Video. Dist. by Classroom Media. video: $69, DVD:
$79.
Gr 9-12-Explores the move toward market economies; the
role of trade, investment, and trans-national corporations in the global
eocnomy; environmental consequences of globalization. Includes a case study on
the impact of globalization on the Republic of Ireland.
VIDEO/DVD
Citizenship Interactive. 22 DVDs. California Laboratories. $60 ea.
Includes: Arabic; Cambodian;(Khmer); Cantonese; Farsi; French; German; Hindi;
Hmong; Italian; Japanese; Korean; Laotian; Mandarin; Polish; Portuguese;
russian; Serbo-Croatian; Spanish; Taglog; Thai; Vietnamese; English
Only.
Gr 4 Up-An
easy and colorful view of U.S. history and the structure of our government at federal, state and local levels. Based onthe examinatoin
for U.S. Citizenship, it is divided into 10 chapters with multiple choice questions
following each chapter.
Electing the President 2004: How the Electoral College Works. video or
DVD. 16 min. with tchr's. guide. Lucerne Media. video: $69, DVD: $79.
Gr 7
Up-Explains the
voting system, the function of the Electoral College, and changes n voter eligibility over the years. Includes
footage of the 2000 and 2004 presidential races.
The Government & Citizenship Collection. 4 videos. range: 14-15 min.
with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by Noon E. Prods. Dist. b SVE &
Churchill Media. #73372-HAVTX. $114.95 ser., $29.95 ea. Includes: We All
Contribute & Make a Difference (#73368-HAVTX); What It Means to Be an
American Citizen (#73369-HAVTX); The American Government
(#73371-HAVTX); A Land of Many People (#73370-HAVTX).
Gr
1-6-Four
student sexplore the diversity that shapes our country, the government that
ensures our freedom, and the citizens who better our communities.
Inside the Jury Room (Frontline Series). video. 60 min. Prod. by
WGBH Educational Foundation. Dist. by WGBH Boston Video. ISBN 1-59375-151-6.
$19.95.
Gr 7 Up-Twelve
individuals grapple with guilt, innocence, and the nature of justice in real
life drama.
AUDIO
The Three Documents That Made America: The Declaration of Independence, The
Constitution of the USA, and The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments. 2 CDs.
90 min. Audio Bookshelf. ISBN 0-9741711. $21.95.
Gr 6 Up-Presents the complete founding documents of the
U.S., introduced and explained by award-winning author Sam Fink.
VIDEO/DVD
America at War: Charge and Defeat. video or DVD. 52 min.
with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-952-5: $59.95;
DVD, ISBN 1-58738-979-7: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Two of the most
infamous battles on American soil were lost because of errors made by
commanders. By studying these deadly encounters, students learn how the lack or
misinterpretation of information can have disastrous results.
America in the 20th
Century (Series).
8 videos or DVDs. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by
Media Rich. Dist. by Agency for Instructional Technology. #AIT474. video: $395
ser., $59 ea.; DVD: $445 ser. Includes: America Becomes a World Power; The
Progressive Ear; World War I: The War in Europe; World War II: On the Home
Front; The Roaring Twenties; The Great Depression; World War II: The Road to
War; World War II: The World at War.
Gr 7-12-Archival photos, film footage, and documents illustrate this
review of the first half of the 20th century.
Animated Atlas: The Early Colonies. video. 22
min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by Peter Mays Prods. Dist. by
SVE & Churchill Media. #73047HAVTX. $69.95.
Gr
4-9-Explores why
different groups made the dangerous trek to the New World, where they settled,
and how their colonies sustained and grew. Animated maps.
B-17 Flying Legend. DVD. 3:31 hrs. Prod. by Fortress
Films. Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-138-2. ISBN 1-56839-138-2.
$24.95
Gr 7 Up-Covers the history of the airplane and the stories of brave men who
flew them.
A Century of Flight. 4 DVDs.
approx. 8 hrs. with booklet. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound
Distributing. #DGP9 50042. $19.89.
Gr 5-12-From the Wright Brothers to the Right Stuff, this is the complete
story of manned flight.
The Civil War (Series). 3 DVDs. approx. 4:30 hrs. Prod.
by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 50019. $14.50
ea.
Gr 5-12-With the help of several thousand living history re-enactors,
experience the glory and heartache of the battles that changed war forever.
The Civil War: American Against American. 3 videos.
range: 30-36 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Find the Fun Prods. Dist. by
Library Video Co. $120 ser.
Gr 4-7-Features songs,
costumed characters, shadow puppets, humor, and drama. A live production filmed
before a student/adult audience.
Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J.
Harvey. video. 10 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9699-9.
$49.95.
K-Gr 4-Book By Maira Kalman. Narrated by Roy
Scheider. The story of the John J. Harvey fireboat and its role in the 9/11 tragedy.
George Washington's Teeth. video. 8 min. Spoken
Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9695-6. $49.95.
K-Gr 4-Book by Deborah Chandra and Madeleine
Comora. From battling toothaches while fighting the British to having rotten
teeth removed by his dentist, Washington suffered all his life with tooth
problems.
Gettysburg and Stories of Valor
(Civil War Minutes Series). 2 DVDs. 3 hrs. (closed captioned). Inecom
Entertainment. ISBN 1-59218-020-5. $49.95.
Gr 7 Up-Narrated by
Keith Carradine, the third volume in the series presents a collection of 30
stories about people and artifacts.
The Great Depression: Boom and Bust
in America. video or DVD. 35 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by
Classroom Video. Dist. by Classroom Media. video: $69, DVD: $79.
Gr
10-12-Archival
footage depicts the American experience in the 20 year period between World War
I and World War II--the Roaring Twenties, the Stock Market Crash, the Dust Bowl,
FDR's New Deal, Hitler, Japan's military expansion, and U.S. entry into
WWII.
The Long Walk to Freedom. video or
DVD. 29 min. Prod. by Moira Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. video: ISBN
1-59458-045-6, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-046-4. $195 (Rental: $45).
Gr 10
Up-Documentary
about how 12 ordinary people, from different backgrounds, joined the Civil
Rights movement to protest racial inequality, segregation, and discrimination in
the 1960s.
Marines at War. 5
DVDs. approx. 8 hrs. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing.
#DGP9 50032. $19.89 ea.
Gr 5-12-The
history of the U.S. Marine Corps in combat.
Pioneer Life for Children (Series). 3
videos or DVDs. 23 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by
Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. $89.85 ser., $29.95
ea.
K-Gr 4-Covers the
history of westward expansion in the continental U.S., daily life of pioneers,
and the covered wagon journey to the West. Content is presented in a
storytelling style using reenactments, historical footage, and journal
entries.
The Statue of Liberty: Building
a Colossus (U.S. History Series). video or DVD. 52 in. with
tchr's. guide. Prod. by Morning Star Entertainment. Dist. by Chip Taylor
Communications. single site--vide: $99.99, DVD: $109.99; multi site--video:
$109.99, DVD: $119.99.
Gr 5 Up-Tell the
little known true story of how the Statue of Liberty came to be.
Thank You Sarah: The Woman Who Saved
Thanksgiving. video. 8 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9694-8.
$49.95.
K-Gr 5-By Laurie Halse
Anderson. How Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
The 225th Anniversary of
the Battle of Saratoga. video or DVD. 70 min. with tchr's. guide.
Videos for change Prods. ISBN 1-929671-28-8. video: $44.95, DVD:
$49.95.
Gr 4, 7, 11-Instills a
deep appreciation for the past and effectively combines the powerful images of a
massive reenactment with a step-by-step history lesson in the events that led to
America's fight for independence.
World War II (Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 10 hrs.
Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 50007. $19.99
ea.
Gr 5-12-At his Melbourne headquarters, General MacArthur faced grim facts.
Against him were 1000 miles of Japan, time, space, power and preparation.
Produced by Army Pictorial Service Signal Corp. with the cooperation of the
Army, Air Forces, and the U.S. Navy.
AUDIO
The Fifth of March. 6 cassettes or CDs. 8 hrs. with
tchr's. guide on Web site. Audio Bookshelf. cassette, ISBN 1-883332-97-4:
$39.95; CD, ISBN 1-883332-98-2: $49.95.
Gr 5 Up-Nanny to John
and Abigail Adams, 14-year-old Rachel witnesses firsthand the days leading to
the Revolutionary War, including the Boston Massacre.
Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures
of the John J. Harvey. 1 cassette or CD. with
hardcover book. Live Oak Media. cassette, ISBN 1-59112-984-2: $25.95; CD, ISBN
1-59112-988-5: $28.95.
PreS-Gr 4-The inspiring
story not just of the efforts of an heroic fireboat, but of the history, the
people, and the events that shaped New York City.
George Washington's Teeth.
1 cassette or 1 CD. 8 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. cassette, ISBN
0-8045-6923-1: $287.95; CD, ISBN 0-8045-4102-7: $29.95.
K-Gr
4-By Deborah Chandra ad Madeleine Comora. From
battling toothaches while fighting the British to having rotten teeth removed by
his dentist, Washington suffered all his life with tooth problems.
Thank You, Sarah:
The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving. 1 cassette or CD. 8 min. with
hardcover book. cassette, ISBN 0-8045-6922-3' $27.95; CD, ISBN 0-8045-4099-3:
$29.95.
K-Gr 5-By Laurie Halse
Anderson. How Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
VIDEO/DVD
Ancient Rome (Hands on Crafts Series 6). video or
DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by KS, Inc. Dist. by Chi Taylor
Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--video:
$89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 1-6-Five projects
that date back to the Ancient Romans.
Australia/New Zealand (Worldquest Series). video or
DVD. 25 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod.by Instituto Geographico De Agostini.
Dist. by Film Ideas. ISBN 1-57557-344-X. $175.
Gr 5-12-The
series offers a unique perspective about the chronological deveopments of the
greatest societies the world has ever know.
The British Empire in Color (Series). 3 videos. 52 min. ea.
Prod. by TWI/Carlton. Dist. by Schlessinger Media. ISBN 1057225-821-7. $119.95
ser., $39.95 ea. Includes: The Decline of the British Empire; The Fall of the
British Empire; The Legacy of the British Empire.
Gr 9
Up-Uses rare documentary and eyewitness accounts to tell the story of
the decline of this vast imperial power.
Cold War into Guerilla War. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed
captioned) with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-468-X: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-495-7: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-In the aftermath of World War II, disagreements among nations took
on frightening new significance due to the proliferation of nuclear arms. Four
segments describe the setting and events of the Cold War.
Complete History of World War II (Series). 5 DVDs. 11 hrs.
Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 9704. $19.99
ea.
Gr 5-12-Traces the monumental story of the greatest
conflict of our time.
Crusade in the Pacific (Series). 5 DVDs. 10 hrs. Prod. by
Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 50005. $19.99
ea.
Gr 5-12-This documentary series covers the entire
dramatic saga of World War II in 20 episodes.D-Day. 2 DVDs.
approx. 3:45 hrs. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9
50069. $9.86 ea.
Gr 5-12-The story of the Nazi defeat on the
Western front.
Destiny Determined: Power and Ritual in Asia. video or DVD.
52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-465-5: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-492-2. $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Learn about the history, culture, and people of China and
Japan.
Demenico Trezzini (Builder of St. Petersburg) (Biography
Series: History). video or DVD. 45 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by TSI,
Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. single site--video: $99.99, DVD:
$109.99; multi site--video: $109.99, DVD: $119.99.
Gr 7
Up-The biography of one of the great, though lesser known, architects
in the world.
Encyclopedia of the 20th
Century
(Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 8 hrs. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound
Distributing. #DGP9 9692. $19.99 ea.
Gr 5-12-Documents
the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific
advancements, and social upheaval that made this century one of the most
critical periods in human history.
Encyclopedia of WWII (Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 10 hrs.
Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 9688. $19.99
ea.
Gr 5-12-An A to Z history of the main events, characters, and equipment
involved in this war.
European Tour: History
and Tradition. video or DVD. 52 in. (closed captioned). with tchr's.
guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-940-1: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-967-3: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-An overview of
European history, politics, and economics.
The Explorations of Vasco de Gama.
video. 47 in. Prod. by ZDF Enterprises. Dist. by Schlessinger Media.
ISBN 1-57225-954-X. $39.95.
Gr 7-12-Using reenactments and expert interviews,
join Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama and his crew on their voyage to
India.
The Fall of Great Empires (Series). 4 videos.
30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by ZDF Enterprises.
Dist. by Schlessinger Media. ISBN 1-57225-024-8. $159.80 ser., $39.95 ea.
Includes: The Byzantine Empire; The Egyptian Empire; The Holy Roman Empire;
The Roman Empire.
Gr 9-12-Through
imagery, dramatic reenactments, and interviews, the people and events that
embodied each imperial power unfold.
Forced to Flee: Famine and Plague. video or DVD.
52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-943-6: %49.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-970-3: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Throughout
history, natural disasters have been a force of change in many civilizations,
often leading to developments that benefited future generations. Segments cover
events in Ireland and across Europe.
Great
Events of Our Century (Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 10 hrs. Prod. by Madacy
Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #DGP9 50030. $19.89 ea.
Gr
5-12-Documents the achievements and failures, ignorance and
enlightenment, emancipation and repression, globalization and isolation, rumors
and truth of the century.
Great Events of the 50's and 60's. 2
DVDs. 4 hrs. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing.
#DGT9-50010. $14.50 ea.
Gr 5-12-Documents the memorable events, major stories, and famous people
that shaped this era.
A Great
Wonder: Lots Children of Sudan. video or DVD. 61 in. Prod. by Two Shoes
Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. video: ISBN 1-59458-031-6, DVD: ISBN
1-59458-041-3. $250 (Rental: $85).
Gr 10 Up-Documents the
extraordinary journey to Seattle, WA of three young Sudanese orphans, a fraction
of the 17,000 so-called 'Lost Boys' of Sudan who have spent most of their lives
either in flight fro war or in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Northern Kenya.
Gunpowder and the Explosion of World War. video or DVD.
52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-480-9: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-507-4: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Learn how gunpowder transformed the face of war and led to the
destruction of once-invincible empires.
Historical Heroes. video
or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel
School. video, ISBN 1-58738-950-9: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-977-0:
$69.95.
Gr 6-12-Encourages
students to weigh the heroic value of such attributes as rebelliousness,
endurance, and risk-taking. Segments feature astronauts, outcasts, and
revolutionaries.
History Alive for
Students (Series). 9 videos. range: 16-22 min. with tchr's. guide,
blackline masters. Prod. by Ancient Lights Educational Media. Dist. by SVE &
Churchill Media. #73354HAVTX ser., #73345--53 ea. $339.95 ser., $39.95 ea.
Includes: Living in Ancient Egypt; Living in Ancient Greece; Living in the
Roman Empire; Living in Medieval Europe; Living in Spanish Colonial America;
Living at the Plymouth Colony; Living During the Industrial Revolution; Living
on a Slave Plantation; Living on the American Frontier.
Gr
5-8-From the
ancient Egyptians to the American colonists, the programs document daily lives
and societies through on-location footage, historic images, and
reenactments.
Horsepower: Harnessed for War. video or DVD.
52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-479-5: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-506-6: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-See how the
horse changed the way humans fought and conquered.
Japanese Civilization, Pts. 1 & 2 (Timelines
of Ancient Civilizations Series). 2 videos or 1 DVD. 20 min. ea. with
tchr's. guide. Prod. by Flashback Prods. Dist. by Film Ideas. video, ISBN
1-57557-404-7/405-5: $175 ea; DVD, ISBN 1-57557-406-3: $295.
Gr 5
Up-The
history and culture of Japan.
The Legacy of the Roman
Empire. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide.
Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-946-0: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-973-8: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Segments trace
Rome's growth, downfall, and legacy.
Lost Empires of Asia and Russia. video or
DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School.
video, ISBN 1-58738-951-7: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-978-9:
$69.95.
Gr 6-12-Segments survey
historic downfalls from ancient Asia to early 20th century Russia.
The Middle East: Land of
Contrast. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide.
Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-928-2: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-955-X: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Segments
chronicle the interweaving of history, faith, and modern life in several
nations.
Napoleon. video. 47 min. (closed captioned). with
tchr's. guide. Prod. by ZDF Enterprises. Dist. by Schlessinger Media. ISBN
1-57225-955-8. $39.95.
Gr 9 Up-Napoleon as warrior, ruler, and legend is
brought to life through dramatic reenactments and historian commentary.
Politics and Leadership. video or DVD. 52 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN
1-58738-949-5: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-976-2: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Discover the
complexities of leadership and the factors that influence the outcome of
conquests and uprisings. Segments address Europe, the Near East, and Colonial
America.
Power Builders: Leaders and
Cities. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide.
Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-948-7: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-975-4: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Traces the
development of the world's greatest cities.
Revolution: The Call to Battle. video
or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel
School. video, ISBN 1-58738-482-5: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-509-0:
$69.95.
Gr 6-12-What situations
can cause a revolution? What strategies have proven effective' How do
revolutions affect society?
Russian German War. DVD. 2:21 hrs. Prod. by CTV News.
Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-176-5. $39.95.
Gr 9 Up-A rare look at
one of the worst horror stories in the long history of warfare. Features
captured German and Russian film footage.
Search for
Freedom. video. 54 min. Women Make Movies. #W04830. $295 (Rental:
$90).
Gr 6 Up-Traces the dramatic history of Afghanistan
from the 1920s to the present through stories of four remarkable women.
Sin Embargo: Never the Less. video or DVD. 49 min.
Documentary Educational Resources. $69.95.
Gr 9-12-After the
revolution of 1959 and the U.S. embargo that followed, the people of Cuba were
left to fend for themselves. Deprived of even the most basic goods, they
scavenged the alley and scrap heaps, giving new vitality to the discarded. The
film looks into the hearts and dreams of struggling peoples and is a tribute to
their optimistic and resourceful determination to survive.
Toward
Civilization. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's.
guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-464-7: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-491-4: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Traces the
development of human civilization from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the
remarkable society of ancient Egypt. Segments span the African plains, the
mountains of Europe, and the Nile Delta.
Turmoil in 20th Century Europe. video or DVD. 52
min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-929-0: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-956-8: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Learn about
catastrophes that changed lives across Europe and in the world beyond. See why
these tragic events occurred and how they continue to affect the world
today.
War's New Weapons. video or DVD. 52 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School video, ISBN
1-58738-481-7: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-508-2: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-The industrial
revolution transformed the waging of war with faster-firing guns, telegraphs for
instant communication, trains to rush man to the battlefield, and cameras to
record their suffering.
When
Civilizations End. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with
tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-944-4: $59.95; DVD,
ISBN 1-58738-971-1: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-What factors
led to the downfall of a great civilization? Segments address former empires in
China, Peru, and Africa.
World History (Series). 5 videos or DVDs. 52
min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School.
video, ISBN 1-58738-980-0: $219.95 ser.; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-985-1: $249.95 ser.
Includes: Prehistory; Ancient Civilizations; The Medieval Era; The Modern
Era; Contemporary History.
Gr 6-12-Covers
major events, civilizations, wars, etc.
World War I and Its Aftermath. video
or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel
School, video, ISBN 1-58738-466-3: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-493-0:
$69.95.
Gr 6-12-What were the
events that led to this conflict, and how did the world change as a result?
World War
II. video or DVD. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide.
Discovery Channel School. video, ISBN 1-58738-467-1: $59.95; DVD, ISBN
1-58738-494-9: $69.95.
Gr 6-12-Four segments
chronicle the unfolding of World War II, from the prewar days of the Great
Depression to the tragic legacy of the Holocaust.
World War II Battlefront
(Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 7:30 hrs. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound
Distributing. #DGP9 9691. $19.99 ea.
Gr 5-12-The battles of WWII come to life.
Worldquest Series. 10 videos or DVDs. 25 min.
ea. with tchr's. guide. Film Ideas. ISBN 1-57557-341-5. video: $1700 ser., $175
ea.; DVD: $2100 ser., $225 ea. Includes: Australia/New Zealand; South Africa;
Germany; Great Britain; Greece; Italy; Scotland/Ireland; Spain; Thailand;
Vietnam.
Gr 5 Up-The series
offers students a unique perspective about the chronological developments of the
greatest societies the world has ever known.
VIDEO/DVD
The Seventeenth Bride. video or DVD. 1:32 hrs. Prod.by The
Bride Limited Partnership and J.K. Prods. Dist. by Sisu Home Entertainment.
video: ISBN 1-56086-195-9, DVD: ISBN 1-56086-196-7. $29.95.
Gr 9
Up-Based on the book The Bride by Ladislav
Grosman. The setting is a war-torn village in Czechoslovakia in 1942,
commandeered by Nazis who order all unmarried Jewish women tobe sent to labor
camps. The story, based on real-life events, centers on a strong Jewish woman
(Lisa Hartman) who marries a man she dislikes believing it will save her from
deportation.
AUDIO
Hitler's Scientists: Science, War and the Devil's Pact. 5
CDs. 6 hrs. Listen & Live Audio. ISBN 1-59316-018-6. $29.95.
Gr 9
Up-An
in-depth account of Germany's horrific abuse of science and its consequences,
then and now. By John Cornwell.
VIDEO/DVD
Map Skills for Children (Series). 3 videos or DVDs. 23 min.
ea (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by
Library Video Co. video: ISBN 1-57225-850-0, DVD: ISBN 1-57225-903-5. $89.85
ser, $29.95 ea. Includes: A History of Maps; Making and Reading Maps; Maps
and Globes.
K-Gr 4-Instructs
students in the skills of map reading and map making, and explores the evolution
of maps and the science of cartography.
VIDEO/DVD
Let's Create Native American Art. video. 38 min. Let's
Create. ISBN 1-882685-52-0. $19.95.
Gr 1-6-Join art teacher Ann Felice and a group of
children for a culturally enriching experience in the Native American arts.
Learn about the art of sand painting, create a kaukatil totem pole, and
more.
Four Seasons of the Ojibwe (Series). 4 videos or DVDs. 10
min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Birch Bark Prods.
Dist. by Agency for Instructional Technology. #AIT490. video: $195 ser., $59
ea.; DVD: $245 ser. Includes: Spring: Ziigwan; Summer: Niibin; Fall:
Dagwaagin; Winter: Biboon.
K-Gr 4-Explores the
historical traditions of the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe of the Great Lakes region
and contrasts them to similar activities today. An Ojibwe child narrates.
In the White Man's Image (American Experience
Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by WGBH Educational
Foundation. Dist. by WGBH Boston Video. ISBN 1-59375-191-5.
$19.95.
Gr 7 Up-In 1875, Captain Richard Pratt escorted 72
Indian warriors suspected of murdering white settlers to Fort Marion in Florida,
removed their shackles, hired teachers, and made them into what Harriet Beecher
Stowe called 'docile and eager students.' Native American tell the story of a
humanist experiment gone bad.
VIDEO/DVD
For a Place Under the Heavens. video. 53 min. Women Make
Movies. #W04845. $295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-From director
Sabiha Sumar comes this insightful perspective on Pakistan, tracing the
relationship of Islam to the state in an effort to understand how women are
coping with the increasing religiosity of life in the country.
Haram-Yemen: The Hidden Half Speaks. video. 52 min. Women
Make Movies. #W04834. $250 (Rental: $60).
Gr 7 Up-A
surprising look at women's lives and gender roles in contemporary Yemen, this
film presents moving personal narratives and shows the myriad forms resistance
can take. Challenging the roles prescribed for them by brothers, husbands, and
fathers, these powerful women speak eloquently about breaking societal taboos
and fighting for economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Iranian Journey. video. 54 min. Women Make Movies. #W04842.
$295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-Massoumeh Soltan Baloghie is the
first woman long-distance bus driver in Iran, and perhaps in the Islamic world.
Filmmaker Maysoon Pachachi travels with Massoumeh on her 22-hour route,
interviewing passengers and others along the way to learn how Iranian women's
lives have changed in the 20 years since the Revolution.
Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House. video. 56 min.
Women Make Movies. #W04824. $250 (Rental: $90).
Gr 11
Up-This heartwarming documentary follows two very funny, rather
traditional housewives who turned their lives upside down when they left their
husbands and children and moved in with each other. Twenty years later, the two
Jewish lesbian grandmothers made history winning domestic partner benefits for
all New York City employees.
Women Like Us. vdieo. 60 min. Women Make Movies. #W04830.
$295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-Filmmaker Persheng Sadegh-Vaziri
returns to her native Iran after 20 years to present this intimate and revealing
portrait of five ordinary Iranian women. This diverse group of women share their
views on the veil, their relationship to the West, and the impact of the 1979
Revolution.
VIDEO/DVD
Islam: History, Society, and Civilization. video or DVD. 52
min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. video,
ISBN 1-58738-947-9: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-58738-974-6: $69.95.
Gr
6-12-Segments cover past and present day philosophies, practices, and
events that define Islam.
Karaoke: Jewish Holiday Songs. DVD. 42 min. Prod. by Nonstop
Prods. Dist. by Sisu Home Entertainment. ISBN 1-56086-259-9.
$24.95.
Gr all levels-A musical celebration of the Jewish
holidays of Rosh Hashana, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, Shabbat and more
plus a bonus track of 'Hatikva.' Video clips offer insights into holiday
traditions. English or Hebrew.
Karaoke: The Songs of Israeli Army Bands. DVD. 35 min. Prod.
by Nonstop Prods. Dist. by Sisu Home Entertainment. $24.95.
Gr 7
Up-Join the troupes and sing along with the songs of the Israeli Army
Bands. A choice of titles in English or Hebrew (transcription) or Karaoke.
Lourdes. video. 54 min. Cinema Guild. ISBN 0-7815-1006-6.
$177 (Rental: $95).
Gr 7 Up-Examines and chronicles the
history of the most famous of Marian shrines, in France, which is visited by
more than five million pilgrims each year.
Padre Pio Sanctus. DVD. 2:15 hrs. Prod. by Nova-T. Dist. by
Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-135-8. $24.95.
Gr 10 Up-The
biography of the saint from Pietrelcina, Italy.
The Seder on Planet Matzah Ball. video or DVD. 39 min. with
tchr's. guide. Prod. by Yale Roe Films. Dist. by Sisu Home Entertainment. video:
ISBN 1-56086-252-1, DVD: ISBN 1-56086-253-X. $19.95.
K-Gr
5-This Passover story uses puppets, animation, and music to bring to
life the traditions of this Jewish holiday.
AUDIO
Jesus and Me. 1 CD. 45 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.
Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-58-7. $11.99.
PreS-Gr 6-These classic
songs of worship will renew an appreciation for God's wonderful grade. Stereo
and split-track format.
The Psalter. 4 cassettes. approx. 5 hrs. Audio Book
Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-751-9. $29.95 (Rental: $10.95).
Gr 7
Up-The Book of Psalms, first published in 1928, contains 150
hymns or Poems to God, many attributed to David.
Thank You Lord. 1 CD. 45 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.
Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-57-9. $11.99.
PreS-Gr 6-Children sing
songs of worship. Stereo and split-track format.
30 Bible Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50220. $4.99.
PreS-Gr
1-Includes songs such as 'The Old Rugged Cross,' 'Oh Happy Day,' 'I'm
in the Lord's Army,' and 'Jesus Loves the Little Children.'
Walking with God. 1 CD. 45 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.
Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-59-5. $11.99.
PreS-Gr 6-Classic songs
of worship. Stereo and split-track format.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
VIDEO/DVD
Basic Clerical Skills. 2 videos or 2 DVDs. range: 16-19 min.
with tchr's. guide. Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-7502-2. video: $159.95 set,
$89.95 ea.; DVD: $179.95 set, $99.95 ea. Includes: Clerical Skills for New
Employees; Commendable Customer Service.
Gr 9Up-Focuses on key concepts to help young adults put their best foot
forward when joining the work force in an entry-level position.
Career Clusters 2 (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. range: 18-22
min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Cambridge Educational. ISBN
0-7365-7404-2. video: $319.95 ser., $89.95 ea.; DVD: $359.95 ser., $99.95 ea.
Includes: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Law, Public Safety
& Security; Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources;
Manufacturing.
Gr 7-12-In each of these programs, men
and women with valuable experience talk about their jobs and the kinds of skills
and training they needed to successfully acquire them.
A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter! (Adventures with
Wink and Blink Series). video or DVD. 30 min. Laurel Hill Entertainment.
video, ISBN 0-9753885-2-5: $29.95; DVD, ISBN 0-9753885-3-3:
$49.95.
PreS-Gr 2-Using engaging characters, fun music, bold
graphics, and behind-the-scenes footage of real locations, this program takes
kids on an adventure to learn about the fire department, fire safety and
prevention, and the daily life of a fire fighter.
Dude, I Need to Find a Job. video or DVD. 16 in. Prod. by
Reel Life Films. Dist. by TMW Media. $59.95.
Gr 9-12-Takes
job hunter through the entire job hunting process including how to seek out jobs
that match their personalities, script out phone calls, build resumes, and
answer job or college interview questions. Join a high school senior as he
attempts to find a job.
Dude, Where's My Job. video or DVD. 38 min. with tchr's.
guide. Prod. by Reel Life Films. Dist. by TMW Media. #L5725.
$129.95.
Gr 9-12-Six lessons as well as lesson plan,
worksheets, class exercises, resume workshops, interview guide, and career
matching.
Ethics at Work: Doing the Right Thing on the Job. video. 22
min. with tchr's. guide. Linx Educational. ISBN 1-891818-40-6.
$98.
Gr 8 Up-Explores the ins and outs of ethical behavior
in today's work environment.
Food Catering and Private Chefs. video. 13 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3323. $49.95
Gr 6 Up-Join Chef
Andrew as he interviews professionals.
Head to Toe! Grooming and Dressing for the Best Possible
YOU! video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide. Linx Educational. ISBN
1-891818-38-4. $98.
Gr 8 Up-Find out why image is everything
and how to use it to your advantage.
Keeping Your Job: Self-Management Skills. video or DVD. 19
min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Sunburst. ISBN
1-59520-873-9. $129.95.
Gr 7-12-Scenarios about five young
workers sharing their on-the-job trials and woes make it clear that there's more
to working than just doing a job.
Minding Your Manners! Practical Etiquette for Everyday.
video. 22 min. with tchr's. guide. Linx Educational. ISBN 1-891818-39-2.
$98.
Gr 8 Up-Useful advice from handling a phone call to
assisting a customer to maintaining a friendship to dining with new
acquaintances.
You're Fired. video or DVD. approx. 30 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-107-8.
$139.95.
Gr 7 Up-Presents frank interviews with
employers, managers, and supervisors who talk about problems that new employees
might face and how to handle them. Reenactments underscore the importance of
using mature judgment in various job situations.
AUDIO
The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Job Search. 3 CDs. 4 hrs.
Listen & Live Audio. ISBN 1-59316-031-3. $23.95.
Gr 11
Up-Explains how to concentrate on the positive aspects of the search,
such as finding jobs you love rather than getting caught up in the negative
aspects of rejection letters and no responses.
Nail the Job Interview. 2 CDs. 2:30 hrs. Listen & Live
Audio. ISBN 1-59316-023-2. $19.95.
Gr 9 Up-Reveals the
inside story to conducting effective job interviews.
VIDEO/DVD
Adventure in the Grocery Store. video. 18 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3164. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Chef Andrew
takes viewers on a tour of the supermarket. Learn how to check food quality,
transport and store food, save money when making purchases, etc.
Chili Cookoff. video. 25 min. with tchr's. guide. Learning
ZoneXpress. #3341. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Chef Andrew Zimmern
presents simple and easy-to-follow instructions for making cowboy chili and a
white chicken chili verde.
Decorate Your Home (Sew Young, Sew Fun Series 4000).
video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by VMS. Dist. by Chip Taylor
Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--video:
$89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 6 Up-A fun look at creating your own
unique space as you decorate your room.
Ethnic Eating: Japanese Foods. video 14 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3338. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Join chef
Andrew for a study of the rich cultural history of Japanese food.
Ethnic Eating: Spanish Foods Video. video. 17 min. with
tchr's. guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3337. $49.95.
Gr 6
Up-Chef Andrew tours a Spanish restaurant and gives students the basics
of Spanish ingredients, tapas, and regional dishes as well as Spain's history
and culture.
Exciting Sewing Machine Techniques (America Sews Series
1400). video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Chip Taylor Communications.
single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi site--video: $89.99, DVD:
$99.99.
Gr 7 Up-Two experts show viewers the newest in
appliqué and embroidery techniques and threads.
Foods of Italy: La Cucina Italiana. video or DVD. 29 in.
with tchr's. guide. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-830-0.
$59.95.
Gr 6-12-A guide to one of the most popular culinary
styles.
Serving a Special Occasion Meal. video. 36 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3339. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Chef
Andrew Zimmern illustrates food preparation techniques for a special occasion
meal: beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes, and chocolate mousse.
A Tour of Ethnic Food Stores. video. 45 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3127. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-In this
journey to a Latin, Italian, and Chinese grocery store, viewers are introduced
to basic and unique ingredients and interesting products in each culture.
Which Fork Do I Use? video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide.
Learning ZoneXpress. #3333. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-The do's and
don't of dining out. Includes tips from teen son making special occasions
memorable and a demonstration on creative napkin folding.
Wrap a Roll. video. 43 min. with tchr's. guide. Learning
ZoneXpress. #3340. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Chef Andrew Zimmern
prepares simple, healthy recipes for vegetable tarts with filo dough, barbeque
chicken, lettuce roll-ups, and easy pocket sandwiches.
VIDEO/DVD
Auto Body Repair (Series). 12 videos. range: 15-20 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-8469-2.
$859.95 ser., $79.95 ea. Includes: Auto Body Repair Basics; Auto
Construction; Welding; Sheet Metal Repair; Replacing and Adjusting Panels; Body
Alignment; Structural Analysis and Damage Repair; Plastics and Adhesives;
Electrical Repairs; Braking System Repair; Surface Preparation and Refinishing;
Miscellaneous Repairs, Body Materials, and Fasteners.
Gr
9-12-offers a complete crash course on how to
make damaged vehicles look new again.
Residential Electricity and Wiring (Series). 5 videos or 5
DVDs. 20 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Meridian Education.
ISBN 0-7365-7414-X. video: $649.95 ser., $89.95 ea.; DVD: $729-95 ser., $99.95
ea. Includes: The Service Entrance and the Main Panel; Wiring Methods;
Grounding; GFCIs and AFCIs; Installing Receptacles and Switches; Wiring
Fixtures; Wired-In Appliances; Planning Installations.
Gr
9-12-Covers all aspects of residential electrical service.
Woodworking: The Art and the Craft (Series). 15 videos or
DVDs. range: 9-17 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Meridian
Education. ISBN 0-7365-7093-4. video: $799.95 ser, $59.95 ea.; DVD: $949.95
ser., $69.95 ea. Includes: Basic Methods of Measuring and Cutting; Ripping
and Crosscutting; Sawing and Shaping; Methods of Cutting Circles and Curves;
Planing; Working with Nails and Screws; Gluing and Clamping; Sanding; Creating
Biscuit and Dowel Joints; Creating Rabbet Joints; Creating Dado Joints; Creating
Miter Joints; Creating Mortise-and-Tenon Joints; Creating Dovetail Joints and
Casework; Finishing Techniques.
Gr 9-12-Each video
focuses on essential techniques students must master to skillfully complete a
wide range of projects.
