| The Alamo Contributor(s): Nelson, Kristin L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0822537605 ISBN-13: 9780822537601 Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: - Further Reading List Fun Facts - Glossary - Index - Websites |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 976.403 |
| LCCN: 2002154874 |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Series: Pull Ahead Books -- American Symbols |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 5.32" W x 7.24" (0.14 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Locality - San Antonio, Texas - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 77063 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Did you know that the word Alamo means cottonwood in Spanish? Or that the first hospital in Texas was inside the Alamo? Go back in time to understand why hundreds of men lost their lives defending or overtaking this historic site, and why it is still viewed as a symbol of American freedom and bravery. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, Kristin L.: - Kristin L. Nelson loves writing books for children. She has written several titles on animals, famous places, and other topics of interest to young readers. |