alamo (san antonio, tex.)

Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo.

Chronicles Davy Crockett's decision to help Texas win its independence and his final days at the battle of the Alamo.

Simple text and photographs describe the history of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, and Texas' war for independence, the army of General Santa Anna, and famous defenders of the Alamo including Davy Crockett and William Travis.

A simple introduction to the Battle of the Alamo that discusses causes of the conflict and significant individuals and events; and includes a time line, a glossary, and illustrations.

Traces the path of western migration in the early nineteenth century through the lives of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis, and reveals the truth about the legendary men and their participation in the battle of the Alamo.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, during which a group of Texan freedom fighters took an ill-fated stand against the Mexican Army. "Remember the Alamo!" became the rallying cry from which Texas drew the strength to turn the tide of the war for its independence from Mexico.

Thirty-two men answer Colonel William Travis's plea for help and cross enemy lines to help defend the Alamo in 1836.

Confronts the truth and controversy behind the desperate defense of the Alamo and examines the impulsive heroics, the fatal miscalculations, and the vain ambitions of three men out to carve their marks into American folklore.

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