texas

When her mother dies, Molly is left with kin in north Texas in the early 1870s and as she gets older all she can think about is finding a way to make a home for her father and her twin brother.

Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S. history - the Battle of the Alamo. In early 1836, a small group of Texas volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo fort and withstood a 13-day siege by a massive Mexican Army force. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Ben Travis, Texas senator, becomes governor of Texas after a late-night accident and uncovers the latest Washington power grab and seceeds Texas from the Union.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, focusing on how he helped shape the history of America and Mexico.

Readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Texas Revolution.

Presents facts about the state of Texas, including landmarks, people, symbols, and more.

"The full moon's out on Halloween. The sky is starry bright. Above the state of Texas appears an eerie light. An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? And where did he come from? Read on if you dare!"--Provided by publisher.

An in-depth chronicle of the history of Texas's original police force, the Texas Rangers, from their birth in 1835 during the Texas Revolution to their merger with the State Highway Patrol in 1935.

"Guatemalan-American high school senior Millie Vargas struggles to balance her family's needs with her own ambitions, especially after her mother's employer, a Senate candidate, uses Millie as a poster child for 'deserving' immigrants"--Provided by the publisher.

The author, a white man, recounts his experiences when he darkened his skin and traveled through the South as an African-American man.