Description
The larger-than-life story of the Lone Star State
Encapsulating the 500-year saga of the one-of-a-kind state of Texas, this interactive book takes readers from the founding of the Spanish Missions and the victory at San Jacinto to the Great Storm that destroyed Galveston and the establishment of NASA's Mission Control in Houston while covering everything in between. Texas History for Kids includes 21 informative and fun activities to help readers better understand the state's culture, politics, and geography. Kids will recreate one of the six national flags that have flown over the state, make castings of local wildlife tracks, design a ranch's branding iron, celebrate Juneteenth by reciting General Order Number 3, build a miniature Battle of Flowers float, and more. This valuable resource also includes a timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further study.
About the Author
Karen Bush Gibson is the author of eight books on Native American culture. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma.
Reviews
"It will become an invaluable tool for those teaching or learning about Texas history." School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781613749890
Author Karen Bush Gibson
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Chicago Review Press
Publisher Chicago Review Press
Weight(grams) 480g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 279mm * 10mm
