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32 pp.
| Holiday |
March, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2369-9$17.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Matt Collins.
This picture book biography presents the life of revered Texan Sam Houston, from his early life to his governorship of Tennessee and involvement in Texas independence. Houston's later political career as president of the Republic of Texas, United States senator, and then governor of the state is briefly recounted. Collins's colorful, realistic illustrations mirror the simplicity of the informative text. Timeline, websites. Bib.