Battle/Alamo:Fight For Texas (Spotlight on American History) [Library Binding]

Carmen Bredeson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Spotlight on American History

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8--A brief, readable, and well-organized introduction to the historical background surrounding this momentous battle. Important events are objectively described in a lucid, lively style. High-quality reproductions of original paintings, drawings, and portraits, many in color, appear every two or three pages, and enhance and explain the narrative. There are well-placed quotes from primary sources, the most notable of which are the comments of 12-year-old survivor of the Alamo, Enrique Esparza. Leonard Everett Fisher's The Alamo (Holiday, 1987; o.p.) is written for a similar age level, but focuses more on the building and grounds and features full-page portraits, original documents, and several drawings of the Alamo interior. A helpful resource that will serve readers well.

Phyllis Graves, Creekwood Middle School, Kingwood, TX

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761300198
• ISBN-13: 978-0761300199
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,396,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, March 31, 2003

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This review is from: Battle/Alamo:Fight For Texas (Spotlight on American History) (Library Binding)

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!