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In early 1836, trouble broke out in Texas. Texas was part of Mexico, yet many of its settlers wanted to fight for independence. Mexican General Santa Anna and his army came to battle the Texans in San Antonio at the Alamo. Eight-year-old Enrique Esparza witnessed the battle. His father was a soldier with the Texas army. The whole Esparza family had taken shelter at the Alamo, but they knew it might be dangerous. Would they survive? In the back of...

Describes the cause that enabled Houston to gather enough men and support to defeat Santa Anna and gain independence for Texas.

Describes the causes, the events and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

The battle in which men fought against overwhelming odds in an effort to save the fort of the Alamo and gain Texas independence.

This book describes the Texians who are trying to break free of Mexico in 1836. The reader's choices reveal historical details on loyal Mexican soldiers upholding Santa Anna's laws and Texian rebels fighting for freedom.

Introduces information about events that happened at the Alamo.

Tells the exciting story of Davy Crockett's life using personal recollections, letters, and newspaper articles. Hear Davy's story as if you were really there.

This book gives an in-depth account of the battle at the Alamo and discusses the conflicts which led up to it.

In graphic novel format, describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

"Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Alamo, one of Texas's most well-known landmarks"--