Mar 25, 2019 a color guard carries flags from each state that lost people in the battle of the alamo march 6, 2001 during the annual memorial service at the alamo in san antonio, texas. He leads readers from the battle for san antonio in. Janey levy presents information on the history of the alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for texas. When partnered with a smartphone or tablet, the book invites the reader to. In this historical episode the young reader will learn about american men like jim bowie, colonel travis and davy crockett alongside their nemisis the mexican general santa anna and the battle of the alamo. Scholastic library publishing, 1997 alamo san antonio, tex. This book is more than a rehash about the battle of the alamo but an in depth look at the people who had to make the hard choice to stand and fight, knowing that they would most likely perish in the battle. Children can imagine being witnesses to historyinthemaking in this series that explores important events in united states history. Fox host brian kilmeades new book about the alamo isnt fair. David takes part in the battle of the alamo by linda sibley. The battle of the alamo during texas war for independence from mexico lasted thirteen days, from february 23, 1836march 6, 1836. The battle of the alamo a reading az level v leveled reader word count. Fox host brian kilmeades new book about the alamo isnt fair and. These accounts consist of first reports of the battle, including juan n.
Dec 11, 2019 and once the action shifts to texas, kilmeade unspools more than just the story of the alamo. Reading a graphic novel is a fun way to learn about history. The office of the city clerk holds many original documents showing how the alamo has changed and developed as the city has grown. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the battle of the alamo. When partnered with a smartphone or tablet, the book invites the reader to travel back to 1836 and step inside the alamo to meet the heroes from the most legendary battle in texas history. The alamo was a crucial turning point in the texas revolution, and led to the creation. The illustrated siege and battle of the alamo home. Battle of the alamo san antonio, texas, united states. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The remarkable story of the irish during the texas revolution. The battle of the alamo cost the texans the entire 180250man garrison. These included tennessee congressman david crockett, entrepreneuradventurer james bowie, and mexican. The mexicans won the battle, killing all of the texan soldiers inside the fort. The dramatic story of one of the most famous events in texas history is told by ben h. Matovina here gathers all known tejano accounts of the battle of the alamo. Describes the battle of the alamo in 1836 as mexican soldier. The alamo remembered tejano accounts and perspectives by. He would take a few steps and stop, turning his proud face toward us to discharge his shots. Mar 12, 2016 the soundtrack includes sound effects, music and the video features images created by gary foreman, gary zaboly and ron adair showing the battle, the condition of alamo plaza today and an idea of.
He ordered the predawn attack on march 6, 1836 in which 186 texians, tejanos, americans and europeans sacrificed themselves to stop a tyrant. Read the book, the battle of the alamo, and find out more. He leads readers from the battle for san antonio in 1835 to the massacre by the mexican. The columns of soldiers, bravely storming the fort in the midst of a terrible shower of bullets and cannon fire, had reached the base of the walls. There are excellent reproductions of maps and drawings. Battle of the alamo the alamo is a fort in san antonio, texas, and was the place a battle was fought between february 23 and march 6, 1836. Battle of the alamo, a mexican soldiers eyewitness account. Procter describes in colorful detail the background, character, and motives of the prominent figures at the alamobowie, travis, and crockettand the course and outcome of the battle itself. Through the frame of its pages, a reader can peek into another world. The battle leveled reader v of the alamo the battle a. This is especially important because so much of the original site are gone now. Describes the battle of the alamo in 1836 as mexican soldiers overwhelmed the. I thoroughly enjoyed james donovans book the blood of heroes. At the alamo in san antonio, then called bejar, 150 texas rebels led by william barret travis made their stand against santa annas vastly superior.
A history perspectives book perspectives library kindle edition by caravantes, peggy. The day struggle for the alamoand the sacrifice that forged a nation by james donovan at. This is a small, graphic novelstyle telling of the fate of the battle of the alamo within the struggle for texan independence. It gives a very accurate picture of the battle and the colorful. Battle of the alamo project gutenberg selfpublishing. A military history of the texas revolution 1994 by dr. From sacred ground to bloody battlefield, the alamo s history is described in this informative text. It took place at a fort in san antonio, texas called the alamo.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The battle of the alamo fred rider cotten popular history series. The battle of the alamo february 23 march 6, 1836 was a pivotal event in the texas revolution. While i am not normally a fan of ficticious works dealing with texas history this book is the exception. The soundtrack includes sound effects, music and the video features images created by gary foreman, gary zaboly and ron adair showing the battle, the condition of. Along the way, it looks at some of the most controversial and unknown aspects of the battle, as well as the aftermath and legacy of the battle. The battle of the alamo comprehensively covers the lead up to the battle and what is known and unknown about the siege and battle itself. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant retelling of events. A color guard carries flags from each state that lost people in the battle of the alamo march 6, 2001 during the annual memorial service at the alamo in san antonio, texas. Battle, the city of san antonio has developed around the alamo.
Primary sources are used for the young historians clarification of facts. If you are an alamo fanatic or just have a passing interest in texas history, donovans book, the blood of heroes is a compelling read. It is an examination of the history that led up to the battle of the alamo and the aftermath that led to the decisive battle at san jacinto, independence from mexico and statehood. The next major treatment of the battle was reuben potters the fall of the alamo, published in the magazine of american history in 1878. The illustrated alamo 1836 a photographic journey, by mark lemon. About an eyewitness account of the battle of the alamo. Mar 06, 2012 the illustrated alamo 1836 a photographic journey, by mark lemon.
The illustrated siege and battle of the alamo home facebook. The commanders of the alamo were surprised at the size of santa annas force, and set several legendary requests for aid. This concise and engaging account of a turning point in texas history will appeal to students, teachers, historians, and general readers alike. While his account of the siege and battle of the alamo is pretty well written, the chapters are very short, and his writing is just not as good as in a terrible glory. I have read many books over the years on the history of the alamo, the texas revolution and. Harrigan has done his research and taken us into the thirteen day siege in. The battle of the alamo was fought between the republic of texas and mexico from february 23, 1836 to march 6, 1836.
This book relates the story of the march 5, 1836, battle at the alamo in san antonio, texas, when only 182 texans fought thousands of mexican soldiers in an unsuccessful attempt to gain independence from mexico. The alamo, now a fortress under the command of 26yearold william barret travis, came under siege by dictator santa anna. Battle of the alamo san antonio, texas, united states 1836. Travis by a mexican officer as he witnessed travis actions during the battle. This is a detailed study of the alamo compound in 1836. Texans under siege tangled history by steven otfinoski 1 jan 2019. And once the action shifts to texas, kilmeade unspools more than just the story of the alamo. By 1800, the missionaries were displaced and their land was seized for military purposes. But the story of the alamo does not end with that 1836 battle and defeat. I recommend this work to anyone interested in the oft reference battle andor texas. The tour walks along the original footprint of the spanish mission and ends inside the alamo church. Battle of the alamo battle of the alamo, colour print by percy morgan, c. The other side of history the battle of the alamo as seen by the mexicans eyewitness report. In december 1835, in the early stages of texas war for independence from mexico, a group of texan or texian volunteers led by george collinsworth and benjamin milam overwhelmed the mexican garrison at the alamo and captured the fort, seizing control of san antonio.
List of books and articles about alamo online research. From sacred ground to bloody battlefield, the alamos history is described in this informative text. In its 300 years, the alamo has shaped the city of san antonio, ignited the battle for texas independence, and influenced american history. The alamos new battle for historical accuracy, relevancy. It was fought between the republic of texas, which was not yet a state, and the country of mexico. The battle of the alamo by andrew santella scholastic. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The gates of the alamo is a work of fiction set against the turbulent texas revolution and the alamo in particular. The first fulllength, nonfiction book covering the battle, john myers myers the alamo, was published in 1948. Its hard to understand the battle without understanding where it was fought and the grounds as they were at the time. While travis and bowie were killed in the fighting, crocketts death is a subject of controversy. This short e book is an excellent analysis of the events leading up to the siege of the alamo and the personalities involved.
When partnered with a smartphone or tablet, the book invites the reader to travel back to 1836 and step. In the 1700s, the alamo was built as a home to spanish missionaries. Battle of hercules battlecruiser alamo series book 6 by richard tongue 4. The second battle of the alamo was a womens battle, fought with the same determination as shown by the original defenders but with different weaponswith words and money and sometimes with outrageous behavior. It happened in the shadow of pearl harbormere hours after the first attack on the day that would live in infamy. Mexican casualties are disputed but were approximately 600 killed and wounded.
Potter based his work on interviews with many of the mexican survivors of the battle. David takes part in the battle of the alamo by linda. But, after many days of siege, cannon fire and nightly bugle calls, on march 6 the fort was breached, its defenders killed. The battle of the alamo has 9 excellent black and white images, and is 40 pages in the print edition. This book is a good starting point for school reports. History battle of the alamo part 3 eyewitness accounts. The illustrated siege and battle of the alamo by g. This 1hour guided tour explores the heroes and events that have made the story of the alamo captivating for generations of texans and visitors. The day struggle for the alamo and the sacrifice that forged a nation by james donovan at. Originally, during the 1700s, the alamo was a religious place for spanish missionaries, people who would teach others about the christian faith. Joe raedlegetty images after the alamo battle, the soldiers under sam houstons command were the only obstacle between santa annas attempt to reincorporate texas into mexico. The siege and the final assault on the alamo in 1836 constitute the most celebrated military engagement in texas history. In her book, alamo images, susan pendergrast schoelwer noted that in these early novels the alamo passages seem almost incidental to the main plot, included. The official website for the alamo in san antonio, texas.
The battle was conspicuous for the large number of illustrious personalities among its combatants. It does a decent job of detailing the key figures and major events, though not as good as espinosas graphic planet. Dreier illustrated by cende hill leveled reader v visit. The battle of the alamo february 23 march 6, 1836 was a pivotal event in the texas. Informational nonfiction, 1,909 words, level v grade 4, lexile 920l. Mar 05, 2011 van cleaves favorite alamo book is texian iliad. He leads readers from the battle for san antonio in 1835 to the massacre by the mexican army of more. Measured against this standard, the battle of the alamo is a book with a powerful distinction. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine.
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