Summary
Praise for the previous edition:
"Colorful paintings, photographs, and maps throughout the text make the book an attractive read as well as an informative one...Recommended."—Library Media Connection
The call to "Remember the Alamo!" summoned up courage in the Americans struggling to win Texas's independence from Mexico. When the men at the Alamo came face-to-face with the 2,000 Mexican troops attacking the fort in 1836, they knew they couldn't win the fight. Nevertheless, they were ready to die rather than give up their claim to independence. The Alamo, Second Edition traces the American settlement of Texas and the series of events that led up to this momentous battle.
About the Author(s)
Michael Burgan is a former editor at Weekly Reader, where he wrote about current events. He has written more than 150 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history and biographies of world figures. Burgan has a B.A. in history from the University of Connecticut and currently lives in Chicago.