alamo (san antonio, tex.)

Provides a background for events leading to the Battle of the Alamo, discusses the battle's importance to the Texans' effort to win independence from Mexico, and offers a military account of the battle describing the types of Texan and Mexican troops taking part in it.

An account of the history of Texas, of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and of the battle itself.

Tells Davy Crockett's life story, describing his experiences as a frontiersman, as a congressman, and as a soldier fighting for Texas's independence at the Alamo.

A biography of the famous frontiersman who became a Congressman.

Contains an introductory essay that surveys the history of events leading to the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, and includes a selection of readings related to the famous fight between Texas and Mexico.

Presents a history of the fight that took place at the Alamo in Texas and discusses the impact it has on the modern world.

The Canadian Screech Owls are in Texas for a tournament when they uncover a plot to destroy the Alamo.

A biography of nineteenth-century frontiersman David Crockett, discussing his early life in Tennessee, his political career, and his role in the fight for the independence of Texas.

Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.