Author : Stephanie Kuligowski
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350653
By the 1800s, Mexican and American settlers were starting colonies throughout Texas. After Mexico won its independence from Spain, the real fight for Texas began. Through supportive text, vivid images, a helpful glossary, index, table of contents, and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about Texas history, Texas colonization, the missions in Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 18,32 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350696
After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. Through numerous captivating facts, vivid images, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this fascinating title that introduces them to Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War. The engaging sidebars, glossary, index, and table of contents make this book easy to navigate through and a perfect tool to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Harriet Isecke
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 50,13 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350637
In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past. From the Caddo to the Apache, the Comanche to the Karankawa, readers will be captivated from beginning to end! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Kelly Rodgers
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350688
In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book will have readers eager to learn more! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Richard Pickman
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,14 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615325042
The era of Anglo-American colonization, while brief, had a great impact on the development of Texas and the United States. Readers will discover what drew Anglo-American settlers to Texas, and what caused hostilities to rise between them and the Mexican Government. Frequent sidebars introduce readers to the key figures of this era.
Author : Kelly Rodgers
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 32,31 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 143335067X
In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy-to-read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these highlights of the Texas Revolution, this book also includes features on Santa Anna, Stephen Austin, and Sam Houston to give children a well-rounded introduction to Texas history. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Harriet Isecke
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 22,63 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350661
Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Sandy Phan
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 20,11 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433350610
Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shoshone and discover how they struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, and peace treaties. Through plenty of interesting and intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, accommodating glossary and index, and supportive text, readers will be encouraged to learn and explore the history of the Indians of North America. This 6-Pack includes six cipies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author : Debra Housel
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 11,89 MB
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1493835580
Bring Florida state history to life with dynamic primary sources! This fascinating book features vibrant primary source documents that provide an intimate glimpse of life during the early days of Florida's colonization. Build valuable literacy skills and content-area knowledge with this nonfiction text that explores history, geography, and other strands of social studies. Features include: This 6-Pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan; Informational text features such as sidebars, headings, a glossary, and an index build academic vocabulary and increase understanding; Aligns to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework; Prepares students for college and career readiness.
Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 38,50 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 143335070X
Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. The intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessible glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic of Texas, Cherokee Indians, Texas history, and how Houston became the governor of Texas. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
