Notable Texas Unit Resources

Lone Star Legends Biography Kits

  • Lone Star Legends (2006), a collection of biographies about notable Texans, is available at most elementary schools. This kit may be available for ILL from campuses doing alternate research projects.

EBSCO eBooks (English and Spanish)

  •  La Revolución de Texas by Kelly Rodgers

    La Revolución de Texas by Kelly Rodgers

    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 has been translated into Spanish. This book 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, the 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.

    Comments (-1)
  •  La anexión de Texas : de la República al Estado

    La anexión de Texas : de la República al Estado

    After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether or not 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 and 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 book has been translated into Spanish

    Comments (-1)
  • Líderes de la revolución de Texas : unidos por una causa

    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 has been translated into Spanish and 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!

    Comments (-1)
  • Leaders in the Texas Revolution by Kelly Rodgers

    Leaders in the Texas Revolution by Kelly Rodgers

    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!

    Comments (-1)