What Was the Alamo?

This engaging chapter book from the popular 'What Was?' series introduces young readers to the historical significance of the Alamo. It details the 1836 siege in San Antonio, Texas, where a small band of defenders bravely held out against a much larger Mexican Army. The narrative explains the context of the Texas Revolution and how the Alamo became a rallying cry for Texan independence. With accessible language, 80 black-and-white illustrations, and a 16-page photo insert, it provides a solid foundation for understanding this important event in American and Mexican history. Ideal for children aged 6-9, it serves as an excellent resource for history projects or for simply satisfying a child's curiosity about the past.

"Remember the Alamo!" is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in Texas history.