siege, 1836

The author travels across the United States tracing the life of Davy Crockett.

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of the Battle of the Alamo. Includes a time line, a map, and a glossary.

Examines the Battle of the Alamo, and details the true events that took place in San Antonio in 1836, and discusses how the Texans formed their own army to fight against the Mexican Army, the final battle on March 6th, the involvement and death of Davy Crockett, and other related topics.

Chronicles the events surrounding the battle at the Alamo in 1836 and explains why it was a key turning point in American history.

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.

Details the history of the siege on the Alamo in 1836, using new primary sources from American and Mexican archives.

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.

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.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

A detailed account of the events leading up to and through the war which the United States fought against Mexico.