Overview

The history of colonial Texas begins with a shipwreck of a Spanish expedition led by Cabeza de Vaca along the Gulf Coast in 1527. Readers will learn why it took nearly 200 years to establish the first permanent settlement at San Antonio, how the Louisiana Purchase led to troubles between Spain and the United States, and how Texas became part of Mexico in 1821. They'll witness the land rush that brought settlers from Louisiana and Kentucky pouring into Texas and the battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto that made Texas an independent republic for nine years before it became the 28th state in 1845. Through the eyes of explorers, missionaries, Native Americans, government officials, and more, children gain a new perspective on colonial Texas.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Author:   Prof Michael Teitelbaum ,  Andres Resendez (University of California, Davis)
Publisher:   National Geographic Society
Imprint:   National Geographic Society
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780792263876

ISBN 10:   0792263871
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   13 December 2005
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 14 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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The eloquent text weaves the historical facts into a colorful tapestry representing the realities of Colonial life. Quotations from primary sources and other documentation add authenticity...this is narrative nonfiction at its best.

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