revolution, 1835-1836

After moving from Alabama to Texas in 1836, Jeff Byrd turns fourteen years old while fighting for Texas independence from Mexico and trying to sort out his friends from his enemies after a Hispanic family saves his life when the Mexican Army slaughters its prisoners during the Goliad Massacre.

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.

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.

An historical account of the 1836 battle for independence from Mexico, including the events that led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Traces the life of the frontier settler and Texas defender who died in the attack on the Alamo, including information on his early days and his effect on American frontier culture.

This book describes the Battle of the Alamo (1836), those who fought the battle, and why it was so important to Texas.

Gives an in-depth account of the battle at the Alamo and discusses the conflicts which led up to it.

Recounts the battle of the Alamo, discussing the events that led up to the fight, the bravery of both the Mexican soldiers and the Texian fighters, the impact the fight had on Mexican and American history, and other related topics.