texas

Zoe Beth Buckman finds that the pressure of taking care of her mother, expenses, work, and school is too much and decides to move out in order to put her life back together again.

George W. Bush describes the personal and political experiences that have shaped his values and led to his decision to become a presidential candidate.

An historical account of the 1836 battle for independence from Mexico, including the events that led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

A biography of Sam Houston, discussing his role in the history of the United States as a soldier, general, congressman and senator, and governor in the 1800s.

Presents the biographies of a father and son, Moses and Stephen F. Austin, who lived during the late 1700s and early 1800s, and were part of the first settlers in Missouri and then Texas, where Stephen helped win freedom from Mexico.

Various objects, animals, and people associated with the state of Texas are presented in short rhymes, with added commentary, and used to illustrate counting, multiplying, and adding.

Color illustrations show readers the inside and outside of several places in Texas, including museums, stores, the Lyndon. B. Johnson Space Center, and many others; also includes a fact section on Texas.

Contains rare photographs, maps, and text which provide a broad view of the history of the state.

A detailed account of the events leading up to and through the war which the United States fought against Mexico.