The Mexican-American War: A Primary Source History of the Expansion of the Western Lands of the United States

by Liz Sonneborn

Book Overview

Primary source documents and images, along with interesting and informative text, tell the exciting story behind the fight between the United States and Mexico for western land. Each battle in the war is covered, with biographical and background information on key characters highlighted. The annexation of Texas and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo are discussed, providing insight into the reasons for the often strained relations between the United...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404201807
• ISBN13: 9781404201804
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8