The Mexican War: Manifest Destiny (First Book) [Paperback]

Alden R. Carter (Author)

Book Description

Series: First Book

Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican War.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-- Solid series entries covering three often-overlooked chapters in American history. The Colonial Wars includes four separate conflicts between 1689-1763, which are reported in a balanced, lucid account. Carter clearly describes the various campaigns of The Mexican War . All of the books have decent maps that help readers to keep the places and events straight. Illustrations, mainly full-color reproductions of paintings, are plentiful, with one or two per double-page spread. Report writers will find plenty of well-organized, attractively presented information. On the other hand, the books fail to grip readers with the excitement of the events because the focus is on military and political strategies, with little emphasis on the experiences of common soldiers. Quotations are used, but not extensively, and most are from generals and presidents. Theodore Roosevelt's personality comes through well in The Spanish-American War , but few of the other notable personages involved come to life within the text. Despite flaws, Carter's books will be useful as they fill gaps in many history collections. --Steven Engelfried, Alameda County Library, CA
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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531156567
• ISBN-13: 978-0531156568
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,648,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alden Carter's thirty-year career includes publication of novels for young adults and adults, nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and picture books for and about special needs children. Among numerous awards, his novels have been named six times to the American Library Association's list of Best Books of the Year. His adult novel of the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, was awarded the prestigious John Esten Cooke Fiction Award. A popular speaker, he has given over 600 presentations in schools and at conferences for writers and educators. A former teacher and naval officer, he lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin, with his wife, Carol. They have two adult children: Brian, an architect, and Siri, a college student.