alamo (san antonio, tex.)

Describe the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo, and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.

Christina, Grant, Juan, and Rose find mystery when the Alamo is attacked by termites and ghosts.

Traces the life of one of Texas' best known heroes who was a commander of a small band of Texans who died in the Alamo.

Presents an introduction to the Alamo, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what happened there, who Santa Anna was, and why the Alamo should be remembered.

While traveling across the Texas countryside, fifteen-year-old Cal and his mother spy thousands of Mexican soldiers approaching, but when they reach the safest place that they can find--the Alamo--Cal worries that such a small group of soldiers will not be able to fight off an entire army.

A biography of Antonio L?pez de Santa Anna, discussing his early life, rise to power, role in the Battle of the Alamo, and exile to Cuba.

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.