Picture of The Legend of the Alamo: Stories in American History

  • Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book.

The Legend of the Alamo

Stories in American History

Series: Stories in American History

By Roy Sorrels

The battle for the Alamo has become one of the most famous conflicts in American history. In 1836, General Santa Ana led troops in a battle to defend the Alamo—a Spanish-built mission in San Antonio. This battle escalated between American pioneers and Mexican troops into a fight for Texan Independence from Mexico. In THE LEGEND OF THE ALAMO, author Roy Sorrels narrates the battle for control between Texans and Mexicans.

Formats
FormatISBNList
Price		Discount
Price
Library Bound Book978-0-7660-3952-0$35.93$26.95
eBook978-0-7660-4614-6$35.93$26.95

Other books in Stories in American History

FirstPrev1NextLast
<h2><a href="../Surviving_the_Oregon_Trail/3291">Surviving the Oregon Trail: <i>Stories in American History</i></a></h2>
<h2><a href="../The_Amazing_Underground_Railroad/3292">The Amazing Underground Railroad: <i>Stories in American History</i></a></h2>
<h2><a href="../The_California_Gold_Rush/3293">The California Gold Rush: <i>Stories in American History</i></a></h2>
<h2><a href="../The_Incredible_Transcontinental_Railroad/3294">The Incredible Transcontinental Railroad: <i>Stories in American History</i></a></h2>
<h2><a href="../The_Secret_of_the_Manhattan_Project/3296">The Secret of the Manhattan Project: <i>Stories in American History</i></a></h2>

Reviews

"This series presents concepts and events in American history that are well explained and easily accessible to students."

Library Media Connection, October 2012

"The battle strategy of both the Alamo as well as San Jacinto will intrigue fans of warfare."

TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2012

"Chapter notes and lists of books and websites for further reading make this book a terrific jumping-off point for researching the Alamo. Perfect for a school library or anyone fascinated by American history."

Children's Literature

". . . these titles are characterized by solid research, dramatic details, and an accessible and attractive format . . . Thorough and engaging, they are representative of what lively writing and clean, clear presentation can do to add oomph to history lessons."

School Library Journal, April 2012
:
978-0-7660-4614-6 $35.93 $26.95 + Add to wish list
:
978-0-7660-3952-0 $35.93 $26.95 + Add to wish list
-----OR-----

Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble