The Alamo's Ghosts and Other Hauntings of San Antonio, Texas


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So many lives were lost in the Battle of the Alamo. Are the spirits of these brave fighters now haunting modern-day San Antonio, Texas? What other ghosts could be joining them? Discover the ghosts and haunted places of this historic Texas town. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.







Spirits of the Alamo


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Both Alamo books and ghost books are among our top sellers. This book combines both to reveal the long kept secret stories of ghosts seen at the site of Texas' most devastating battle. Definitely a popular subject.




The Haunted Alamo


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The Mystery of the Alamo Ghost Teacher's Guide


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The corresponding Teacher's Guide is a page-by-page supplementary resource that gives you additional activities to enhance the student's learning opportunities by using cross-curricular materials including discussion questions, reproducible vocabulary, science, geography and math activities. Each Teacher's Guide turns you into the expert-we've done all the research for you! This comprehensive resource enhances the many dramatic learning opportunities students can gain from reading this mystery by Carole Marsh. The supplementary Teacher's Guide includes: Š A chapter guide of additional information, trivia, historical facts, and more to help teachers be"experts!" Š Activity ideas that make the book come dramatically to life for young readers! Š The author's additional comments and thoughts about the subject Š Some reproducible activities Š Great out-of-the-box ideas for activities.




The Mystery of the Alamo Ghost


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One ghostly figure, four kids in jail, seven miles of snaky river, too many clues and time is running out! Four real kids visit the Alamo and become ensnarled in a mystery where clues take them along the River Walk and through old San Antonio on a mission to save the Alamo... and they learn a little history all along the way! LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! The Alamo Story and History Š History of Texas General Santa Anna Š San Jacinto River Battle, TX Š Davy Crockett, history of his life and his role at the Alamo Š General Sam Houston, Š Remember The Alamo Š Sarah Seely DeWitt, Š Come and Take It Š William Barret Travis, Commander of the Alamo in 1836, "A line in the sand"Š The Alamo (San Antonio de Valero) - The Alamo Shrine - The Alamo Hospital - The Alamo Soldier's Barracks - The Cenotaph Memorial Š The River Walk, (Paseo del Rio) Š The Circus Museum. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.7 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 74561 Lexile Measure: 720 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40




Spirits of the Border V


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This is the fifth volume of the Spirits of the Border Series covering all hauntings and unsolved mysteries in the State of Texas.




When Darkness Falls


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Once again, well-known ghost story writer Docia Williams brings us an all-new book about recent ghost sightings and mysterious happenings in the Alamo City. A chilling book for those wanting a guide to places where spirits are known to rendezvous or for those who just like a good ghost story.




Haunted History of San Antonio and the Alamo


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San Antonio, Texas, has been witness to many deaths, especially at the historic fortress known as the Alamo, where the Battle of the Alamo took place. The horrors from the battle along with the hangings that took place in San Antonio leave some people believing the city is haunted. This title explores the history of San Antonio, reports of unexplained activity at several locations throughout the city, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




The Big Book of Texas Ghost Stories


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The best ghost stories from the Lone Star State, including . . . • Spirits of the Alamo • The Black Hope Horror • Hauntings at the Driskill Hotel • The legend of El Muerto • Woman Hollering Creek • Stampede Mesa