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 accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, 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. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book will have readers eager to learn more! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

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. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries--it serves as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This inviting nonfiction book will intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports! The supportive text and accessible glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Dive into the fascinating culture of the southwestern United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers describes how the Southwest embraces its rich American Indian, Spanish, and Mexican heritages. The Southwest 6-Pack • Covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the southwestern states • Excites students with vibrant images and maps • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The Southwest and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction From ancient pueblos to the Old West to today, the Southwest is a region steeped in history and culture. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books gives students the chance to explore the lives of people from the southwestern United States, including the diverse history of native peoples in the region. With thoughtful grade-level text and plenty of engaging text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the beauty of the Southwest to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

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. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. Through numerous captivating facts, vivid images, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this fascinating title that introduces them to Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War. The engaging sidebars, glossary, index, and table of contents make this book easy to navigate through and a perfect tool to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.