The Alamo (Essential History)($19.99Value)

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In 1836, Mexican forces engaged in a thirteen-day siege of the Alamo in San Antonio—a battle that would prove to be a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution. What events led to this conflict? Who were the key players on both sides? And what was the historical impact of these events? Supporting state and national social studies standards, this book offers a clear, straightforward overview of the battle of the Alamo—an essential topic for any student of U.S. history. Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area.