The Battle of the Alamo

I'm 9 years old and loved this book! After I finished reading I couldn't wait until I got another book on the Alamo to find out more about the siege. This book is cool!

This is a graphic history version of the Alamo. I use this series with my ESOL students. It helps them learn English while learning American History at the same time. The Alamo is an interesting part of American History and one they will have to study in their classes.

This book is part of the excellent series entitled Capstone's Graphic History set. Granted the fast-paced format is not for the history scholar or Alamo Vet for that matter but rather for young readers exploring history. The graphic novel approach is very interesting and entertaining; it brings history to life. 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. Primary sources are used for the young historians clarification of facts. This book is a good starting point for school reports. Also offered is a beginers glossary, internet sites presented through facthound.com with a special code and suggested readings like Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna (Latinos in American History). Although geared for the young student,up to middle school, this book is also good for students whose fist language is not English who are older. Also an excellent resource for the reluctant reader. Recommended for community and middle school libraries.

Comic book/graphic novel format makes it entertaining for reluctant readers! A super approach to history! Both my children loved the quick action packed format in this title about the Alamo and the others in this great series as well! Very well done!