McGowen, Tom.

Summary: Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and others.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2003

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.403 MCG

Nelson, Kristin L.

Summary: Briefly presents the story of the Alamo and its significance in Texas history.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2003

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.403 NEL

Burrough, Bryan

Summary: "Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head. Every nation needs its creationmyth, and since Texas was a nation before it was a state, it's no surprise that its myths bite deep. There's no piece of history more...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 976.403 BUR

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 976.403 BUR

Crisp, James E.

Contents: Sam Houston's speechwriters -- With Santa Anna in Texas -- Looking for Davy -- The paintbrush and the knife.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 976.403 CRI

Kilmeade, Brian

Summary: "In his now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sentinel 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist US Kilmeade

Donovan, Jim

Summary: On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered....

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Co. 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 976.4 DON

Summary: Drawing upon rare archival materials, eyewitness battle accounts, and stirring reenactments, the video takes us inside the Alamo itself, were we relive the devastating battle and examine its lasting legacy.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: A&E Home Video 2003

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 976.403 DVD Alamo 2003

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ALA