alamo (san antonio, tex.)

Describes the history of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas and the deadly battle that was fought there.

The story of the March 5, 1836, battle at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, when only 182 Texans fought thousands of Mexican soldiers in an unsuccessful attempt to gain independence from Mexico.

"When Quest (Q) and his stepsister Angela head to Texas for their parents' concert, they discover traces of the terrorist group Ghost Cell in the Lone Star state"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an interactive history of the Battle of the Alamo in March 1836 from the perspective of both a Mexican soldier and a Texian rebel.

Describes the cause that enabled Houston to gather enough men and support to defeat Santa Anna and gain independence for Texas.

Relates the experiences of the Texas woman who, along with her baby, survived the 1836 massacre at the Alamo.