The "We the People" series presents key events in American history for younger students. In this volume on "The Alamo," Micahel Burgan explains how Americans immigrated into Texas, which was then part of Mexico. But by 1830 the number of Texians (immigrant Americans) outnumbered the Tejanos (native Mexicans). When Mexico changed the immigration laws to cut off the flow of American settlers and began collecting customs duties from the Texians, the transplanted Americans initiated a revolution. Young readers will doubtlessly notice some parallels between what happened in Texas and the story of the original colonists prior to the American Revolution. Burgan covers all of the details of the siege of the Alamo (it was not really a "battle") and completes the story of how Texas won its indepedence.

"The Alamo" is illustrated with historic photographs and engravings. The back of the book includes a Glossary, a "Did You Know?" section, Important Dates, Important People and places to look if you Want to Know More. For younger readers interested in finding out more about "The Alamo," this is the idea first book. They will learn as much about the why William Travis, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and 180 other men were willing to stay, fight and die for Texas independence as they will about the details of the siege.

Jill Stover is a great author. Alamo across Texas is one of her masterpieces. A friedly little alligator goes in search of a new home,he travels all over Texas and see wonderful sights.

i have been a fan of the battle of the alamo since i saw walt disney's davy crockett. since then i have seen every movie about the seige. this book brought back fond memories. i even fulfilled a dream of 37 years of going to bracketville to see the movie sets of the alamo. unfortunately, i was caught in the flood, and couldn't see them. i would really enjoy writing to frank thompson, we could share very similar memories. again, thanks frank for a very enjoyable book.

Andrew Santella begins "The Battle of the Alamo" with the dramatic moment when William Travis drew a line in the sand and asked that those who would stay and fight to end should cross over and stand with him. Santella then provides the historical background on the founding of the mission at San Antonio de Baxar and the political climate in the area after Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821. This juvenile history of the battle (technically it was really a siege) focuses on the most important details of the 13-day period. I have reason to believe that Santella takes pains to correct some of the errors in the John Wayne film version (e.g., a defender failed to put a torch to the Alamo's gunpowder). The aftermath of the Alamo is covered very briefly, in a single page, ending with the admission of Texas into the union. "The Battle of the Alamo" is illustrated with reproductions of documents and drawings from the period, as well as later paintings of the battle and contemporary photographs of the shrine to Texas independence. Although there is a juvenile history of the Alamo that provides more details, the Cornerstones of Freedom series remains an excellent place for students and teachers to turn to for more information about key events in American history that go well beyond what can be found in their class textbooks.

The Battle of the Alamo by Carmen Bredeson is about people from different states who defend Texas' independence. I think they should have gotten reinforcements before the war started. The author Carmen Brendeson writes books about history that will make you feel like you are there. People who love history and battles should read this is a good book. I give it five stars!

a great book for all ages my favorite book an emotinal book with great chacters and story line.

I have read many books about the Alamo. This is by far the best

Girl of the Alamo is an excellent choice when reading material is needed to learn more about Susanna Dickinson, for a young reader, and her story of what happened during the Battle of the Alamo. (read by a 4th grader studying about the Alamo)

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Dorothy Hoard doesn't just present a book on hiking the Los Alamos outdoors. She leads the hiker on a guided tour of the environs, its geology, its people, its natural and social history. She walks the walks of the ancient Pueblo Indians as she explores the niches of their art, lifestyle, and work. She introduces the hiker to the area's unique rock and land formations, and the fragile yet resourceful flora, while inviting the hiker to appreciate the strength of this ancient land and the art and work of its innovative people. This is a book not just about hiking; this is a book about discovery in the land of the Ancients.