Books in Primary Source History series

Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Primary Source Artifacts: Tools, Clothing, Coins, and More! will help you dive deeper into studying history by showing you how to examine and learn from objects that were part of everyday life in the past.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Rene-Robert Cavelier, or Sieur de La Salle, grew up in France dreaming of adventures in distant lands! This exciting biography allows readers to explore new worlds with La Salle as they read about his fascinating life. Featuring plenty of bright images, easy to read text, constructive facts and sidebars, and an accessible index, table of contents, and glossary. Readers will be excited to learn about the Mississippi River discovery, Ville-Marie, Fort Crevecoeur, and other impressive exploration details!

Have you ever wondered how we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items that were used in the past. Research Visual Primary Sources: Photographs, Paintings, Video, and More! will help you dive deeper into studying history by showing you how to examine and learn from objects that were part of everyday life in the past.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy to read text and an accessbile glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Batatle of Conzalez, Siege of Bexar, ""The Consultation"", and The Alamo. Along with these highlights of the Texas Revolution, this book also includes features on Santa Anna, Stephen Austin, and Sam Houston to give children a well-rounded introduction to Texas history.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. The intriguing facts, easy to read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessbile glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic of Texas, Cherokee Indians, Texas history, and how Houston became the governor of Texas.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. By the 1800s, Mexican and American settlers were starting colonies throughout Texas. After Mexico won its independence from Spain, the real fight for Texas began. Through supportive text, vivid images, a helpful glossary, index, table of contents, and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about Texas history, Texas colonization, the missions in Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.