The Story of Texas

by John Edward Weems

Children of all ages will enjoy this colorful, instructive book on Texas history. Told in simple language, the story emphasizes the drama and excitement of the state's history - from prehistoric times, when Texas was largely underwater and inhabited by strange creatures, to the modern age of space travel and computers.

The text is amply illustrated by lively sketches and paintings that will make reading about history fun.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940672359
• ISBN13: 9780940672352
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Shearer Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

An easy to read overview of Texas history for elementary students

This book was written for elementary students and is full of wonderful illustrations. It is a comprehensive overview of Texas history from the Ice Age to the sesquicentennial year of 1986.