The Battle of the Alamo
Author | : Steven Otfinoski |
Publisher | : Tangled History |
Total Pages | : 113 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781543542028 |
ISBN-13 | : 1543542026 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S. history - the Battle of the Alamo. In early 1836, a small group of Texas volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo fort and withstood a 13-day siege by a massive Mexican Army force. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.