"Davy Crockett is one of the best-remembered American legends. His story depicts him as a great explorer, a frontiersman, who learned how to survive in the wild. His adventures took him all over America. Eventually, Davy Crockett became a congressman and helped make America what it is today."--Provided by publisher.
Shares the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence from the Mexican government and features the exploits of historical legends, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.
Presents information on the Alamo, including its origins, history, and significance as the location of a pivotal battle during the Texas Revolution. Includes a chronology, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
This book follows the life of Jim Bowie from his childhood on the American frontier to his courageous death at the Alamo. Highlighting the spirit of adventure that led Bowie to Mexico and involved him in the war for Texas independence, author Ann Graham Gaines examines the personal side of this legendary frontiersman.
Trailblazing the Way West explores the lives of the first settlers to make the journey into the unknown lands of the American West Coast, and the terrible adversity faced by many of those early pioneers.
Explores the historical event in 1835 in which the Mexican army attacked a small group of rebels in the Alamo, and then asks the readers if they would join the rebels.
