Sam Houston

Crushing losses at the Alamo and Goliad sent the Texans reeling. With the stronger Mexican army poised for victory, General Sam Houston commanded all that remained of the Texas army fighting for its independence. Greatly outnumbered, General Houston mounted his white horse and led his soldiers into battle at San Jacinto. Surprising the Mexican troops with their bold attack, the fiery Texans rallied to an overwhelming victory, claiming their independence. One of the founders of Texas, Sam Houston served the state as a governor and senator, but he's most remembered as an American hero.

* Reviews *

Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2013
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Grades
5-7
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Grades
5-9
GRL
P
Details:
Product:
ISBN: 978-0-7660-4009-0
Author: William R. Sanford
Copyright: 2013
Reading Level: Grades 5-7
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
GRL: P
Dewey: 976.4
Pages: 48
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
Black-and-White Photographs, Illustrations