By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90023ISBN: 978-0-635-09002-7Format: Paperback
Anson Jones played a big part in Texas history. The son of a poor tanner, he grew up to become a doctor, a soldier in the Texas Revolution, and a politician in the new Republic of Texas. He eventually became the President of the Republic of Texas!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90031ISBN: 978-0-635-09003-4Format: Paperback
Charles Goodnight was a Texas Ranger and cowboy who blazed trails all over the Wild West. He had one of the largest cattle ranches in Texas, where he forged a deal with the Indians to keep his cattle safe. He led and exciting life. His life and friendship with Oliver Loving inspired the movie Lonesome Dove.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 9004XISBN: 978-0-635-09004-1Format: Paperback
This Interactive Write-In Reader provides Daniel’s biography in easy-to-read language. It includes a glossary of new words, fun facts, and activities like a word search and pop quiz. This reader is great for kids ages 5-9 (grades K-4).
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90058ISBN: 978-0-635-09005-8Format: Paperback
Hector P. Garcia learned early in life what it felt like to be discriminated against. His family came from Mexico and he worked as a laborer as a child. His parents encouraged him to pursue an education and he grew up to become a doctor! He spent his life working to increase rights and equality for Mexican Americans.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90074ISBN: 978-0-635-09007-2Format: Paperback
James A. Lovell grew from a boy who dreamed about rockets into the astronaut who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission to the moon! His quick thinking and leadership helped avert disaster and bring him and the other astronauts back to Earth.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90082ISBN: 978-0-635-09008-9Format: Paperback
This Interactive Write-In Reader Packs includes 30 readers. This popular reader includes easy-to-read information, activities, fun facts and trivia about the life and mission of John Wise, a minister and political activist whose ideas for government reform were used to write the Declaration of Independence.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90090ISBN: 978-0-635-09009-6Format: Paperback
As one of the founding fathers of Texas, José Antonio Navarro helped free Mexico form the Spanish, and then Texas from Mexico! He also served as a legislator in the Republic of Texas and worked to increase and defend Tejano rights.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90104ISBN: 978-0-635-09010-2Format: Paperback
Juan de Oñate, a Spanish explorer, journeyed through the New World in search of silver and gold and founded the colony of New Mexico. A cruel and brutal conquistador, his life of adventure came to an end when he was called upon by the Spanish king to pay for his crimes.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90112ISBN: 978-0-635-09011-9Format: Paperback
The Interactive Write-In Reader Packs include 30 readers. This popular reader includes easy-to-read information, activities, fun facts and trivia about the life of Lizzie Johnson, a businesswoman who excelled in the cattle industry in the latter half of the nineteenth century, a time when most women had few rights and even fewer financial freedoms.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90139ISBN: 978-0-635-09013-3Format: Paperback
Soldier, rancher, and Texas revolutionary, Martín De León was the only Mexican empresario to colonize in Texas. After the Spanish government refused to give Martín a grant to colonize, he received one from the new Mexican government. He, his family, and other settlers used this grant to build what would become Victoria, Texas.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90147ISBN: 978-0-635-09014-0Format: Paperback
Known as the Father of Texas Education, Mirabeau B. Lamar was a poet, soldier, and statesman. He fought in the Texas Revolution and completed a term as President of the Republic of Texas before he did some of his most important work, setting aside land for public schools.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 90155ISBN: 978-0-635-09015-7Format: Paperback
Nathan Hale was a Revolutionary War hero best known for being hanged by the British for spying. Trained as a schoolteacher, Nathan became a loyal American soldier as soon as he was old enough. Still a young man when he died, his famous last words were, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
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