This Interactive Write-In Reader contains fun trivia and activities including a Word Search, Code Breaker, and Pop Quiz to reinforce material and enhance reading comprehension. Great for ages 5-9 (grades K-4), this reader inspires students with Richard’s entrepreneurial energy and fearless spirit.
A child from a poor family, Richard King grew up to become one of the most successful businessmen in Texas. This Interactive Write-In Reader tells Richard’s adventurous life story in easy-to-read language. Richard ran away from a miserable apprenticeship, stowed away in a steamboat, fought the Seminole Indians in Florida, and finally settled in Texas, where he became a very successful cattle rancher.