What Was the Alamo?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read

What Was the Alamo?

Written by Pam Pollack Meg Belviso , and Who HQ · Illustrated by David Groff

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The story of the Battle of the Alamo and its significance in the fight for Texas independence

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112 pages· 7,932 words· Est. 1 hour read· 800L
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In the heart of Texas, a small group of defenders faces an overwhelming Mexican Army for twelve intense days. This siege at the Alamo becomes a defining moment in the Texas Revolution, leading to the birth of the Republic of Texas. With vivid illustrations, young readers are transported to this historic battle, where courage and determination are tested against impossible odds. Will the defenders' sacrifice ignite a revolution, or will their stand be in vain? Relive the drama and heroism of this iconic event that still echoes through history.

From the publisher

Remember the Alamo! is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in Texas history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,932
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
October 3, 2013
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448467108
LCCN
2013024810

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