This book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Sam Houston comes alive in this fascinating biography for young readers. Houston's endeavours and accomplishments include becoming a lawyer, congressman, governor, President of the Republic of Texas, and army general. His defeat of Santa Anna's army at San Jacinto in 1836 secured the independence of Texas and this resource helps his legend live on in Texas history and lore.

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Ages 4-8 Years category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

There are 24 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2008 by Bright Sky Press .

Mary Dodson Wade is a retired educator and librarian and author of over 50 books. She lives in Houston, Texas.