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Author
Series
Mr. Barrington's mysterious trunk volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Mr. Barrington's trunk transports Nick, Hannah, and Jackie to the Gulf of Mexico in 1686, they face Karankawa warriors and alligators, learn about French colonists in Texas, and meet Sieur de La Salle as they try to find the nine treasures that will take them home.
2) The Alamo
Author
Publisher
Fitzgerald Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses Texans' desire for independence, dislike of high taxes, determination to own slaves, and contempt for Santa Anna's authority as causes of the Texas Revolution, and shows how this war led to Texas becoming a state.
7) The Alamo
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history of the old Spanish mission that became the site of a notable battle in 1836; outlines the background of the war, the events of the siege, and its consequences; and presents some of the leading participants.
10) Jim Bowie
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jim Bowie, known for his famous knife and for his famous demise at the Alamo, lived a life full of adventure. From duels, land speculation schemes, and a hunt for the San Saba silver mines, his life was ready-made to become a legend.The graphic illustrations lend to the action for a fun ride through history that young readers won't soon forget.