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1) The Alamo
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Briefly presents the story of the Alamo and its significance in Texas history.
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"In his now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo"--
7) The Alamo
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"Examining the building process from the ground up, this . . . title covers the history and construction of the Alamo, one of Texas's most well-known landmarks"--Provided by publisher.
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His name was David Crockett. He never signed his name any other way, but popular culture transformed his memory into "Davy Crockett," and Hollywood gave him a raccoon hat he hardly ever wore. Bestselling historian Michael Wallis casts a fresh look at the frontiersman, storyteller, and politician behind these legendary stories. Born into a humble Tennessee family in 1786, Crockett never "killed him a b'ar" when he was only three. But he did cut a huge...
10) Jim Bowie
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This book, in graphic novel format, tells about Jim Bowie, who is known for his famous knife and his death at the Alamo.
11) Davy Crockett
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Uses a graphic novel format to follow Davy Crocket as he becomes a woodsman and soldier and eventually dies during the fight to save the Alamo.
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Son Holland arrived in the Louisiana penal camp determined not to spend the rest of his days suffering in a chain gang - but he didn't imagine for one minute that in order to escape he would need to kill a man. Terrified for his life, he flees the state across the river to Texas, taking with him a beautiful Indian squaw and a fellow prisoner. And as they make their way towards General Houston's infamous Texas Rangers they find themselves in the
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