texas

Examines American settlement into the Texas territory in 1820, their years of conflict with the Mexican government, The Battle of the Alamo, Texas independence, and entrance into the United States.

John Grady Cole is too young to be given charge of the family ranch and is cut off from the only life he has ever imagined wanting.

Fourteen-year-old Kenny Roy Willson fantasizes about escape from his hometown of Comfort, Texas, following his alcoholic father's release from prison.

Discusses the origin and present-day celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the day Texan slaves realized they were free.

While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tom?s finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.

When Jake accidentally unlatches every gate in the row of pens at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, chaos ensues, but with a bit of ingenuity, Jake finds a way to make things right.

A cowboy named Kick becomes a mean braggart, driving away all of his friends and terrorizing the people of his Texas town, until a no-nonsense little girl named Belle helps him to mend his ways.

Highlights some of the attractions of Texas while providing information about the history, geography, agriculture, and industry of the state. Includes lists of state symbols and famous people, as well as the words to the state song, maps, and illustrations.

Presents a short study of the history, people, economy, and government of the state of Texas, and includes a time line.

A San Antonio girl and her family are caught up in the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.