Treasure in Texas (X-Country Adventures) [Paperback]

Bob Schaller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: X-Country Adventures

Ashley and Adam Arlington travel from state to state, encountering mystery and intrigue wherever they go. Readers ages 9-12 learn about the geography and history of the United States as they join this brother-sister team in their many adventures. Each book includes fun fact files, a map following the Arlingtons' route, and a list of recommended books and web sites.

The Arlington siblings visit Texas and uncover a pair of six-shooters buried at the Alamo for use in defending it after the overrun. Adam and Ashley do some investigating and learn about the man who buried the guns, bringing to life this authentic hero-based on a real person-who gave his life at the Alamo.

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From the Back Cover

"It's almost like Texas is another country all to itself."

Ashley and Adam Arlington sense the fiercely independent mind-set of Texas as they explore the state with their parents. Intrigued by the brave heroes of Texas's past, the brother and sister team visit the Alamo and dive into its stories.

Hoping to pick up a piece of Texas history, Adam buys a frayed leather holster from an elderly Mexican at a flea market. When he finds a crumbled, yellow piece of a letter sewn into the holster, he and Ashley use their knack for unraveling mysteries to find out the letter's meaning.

Walking in the footsteps of Sam Houston, James Bowie, and other famous Texans, the Arlingtons try to piece together the missing parts of the letter with the help of the new friends they meet along the way. Could the holster be an actual artifact from the Alamo? Ashley and Adam are hot on the trail in this exciting story of history come to life.

About the Author

Sportswriter and newspaper editor Bob Schaller has won several awards for his journalistic excellence. Now a full-time writer, he is the author of the Olympic Dream and Spirit series, which covers athletes such as Mary Lou Retton, Dan O'Brien, Andre Agassi, and Dominique Moceanu. Schaller lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801044928
• ISBN-13: 978-0801044922
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,566,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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