David Crockett Creating a Legend

by Mary Dodson Wade

Overview

From his humble beginnings in east Tennessee to his valiant stand at the Alamo, this biography introduces young readers to the real person behind the larger-than-life image of Davy Crockett, highlighting the strong character traits of this Texas hero. Much more than a rough-and-tumble frontiersman, Davy Crockett was also a businessman, a U.S. congressman, and a freedom fighter whose accomplishments are detailed in this fascinating biography. Illustrations by Joy Fisher Hein create a detailed and accurate historical world to help young readers gain a deeper understanding of the legend and his life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939055231
Publisher:	Bright Sky Press
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Mary Dodson Wade, a former educator and librarian, is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Christopher Columbus, Cinco de Mayo, I Am Houston, I'm Going to Texas/Yo Voy a Tejas, President's Day, C.S. Lewis: The Chronicler of Narnia and Joan Lowery Nixon: Masterful Mystery Writer. She and her husband live in Houston, Texas, and enjoy traveling. Mary has been selected to present her work at the Texas Librarians Association meeting.