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Sam Houston was a teacher, a lawyer, a war hero, and statesman. He is best known for defeating the Mexican Army in 1836 and establishing Texas as an independent nation. He served two terms as the president of the Republic of Texas and helped Texas to become the twenty-eighth state.
For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" ( Booklist ) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
Author Notes
David A. Adler was born in New York City. He attended Queen's College in New York City and later, earned an MBA in Marketing from New York University.
He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He is the author of Cam Jansen mysteries and the Andy Russell titles. His titles has earned him numerous awards including a Sydney Taylor Book Award for his title "The Number on My Grandfather's Arm," "A Picture Book of Jewish Holidays" was named a Notable Book of 1981 by the American Library Association and "Our Golda" was named a Carter G. Woodson Award Honor Book.
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Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-Young readers are introduced to the man who played a significant role in the establishment of the state of Texas. The Adlers' clearly written narrative offers information on Houston's life and political career, beginning with a glimpse of Texan soldiers losing their battle at the Alamo, then leading a victorious battle winning independence from Mexico. The next passage discusses Houston's parents' backgrounds, his birth, childhood farm life, and teen years living among Cherokee Indians. Houston's military and political career is followed as a soldier with the Tennessee Regulars in the War of 1812, a position with the U.S. War Department, governor of Tennessee, and the first elected president of the Republic of Texas. Full-page, colorful computer-generated artwork depicts Texan soldiers during wartime in the 1800s, the lifestyle, clothing and uniforms, and architecture of the time, and Houston's loving care for the citizens he represented. This informative biography is perfectly suited for lower elementary school students.-Janet Weber, Tigard Public Library, OR (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
At the battle of San Jacinto during the Texas revolution against Mexico, Sam Houston famously declared, "We are Texans.... If you wish to fight, here is your chance and now is the time.... Remember the Alamo!" But Houston's life was filled with many other formidable victories and setbacks, which are explored in this concise but comprehensive portrait of the American patriot. Houston (1793-1863) lived with Cherokee Indians for three years, was headmaster of his own school in Maryville, Tenn., and was later elected as governor of that state. When his first marriage ended after three months, he resigned as governor; Houston's second marriage also ended in divorce, though his third lasted. Following the victory at San Jacinto, Houston was elected as president of the Republic of Texas and then to the U.S. Senate after Texas became a state. Collins continues to demonstrate his skill with historical subjects, offering vivid battle scenes and detailed images of a dawning America. Ages 4-8. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
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. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
The latest book in David Adler's long-running Picture Book Biography series, one of seven coauthored with his son, introduces Sam Houston. After the opening scenes highlighting dramatic moments from the Texas Revolution (Remember the Alamo!), the narrative tells Houston's life story, from his birth, in 1793, to his death, in 1863. Written primarily in short sentences, the clear text traces his remarkable career as a teacher, soldier, lawyer, U.S. representative, and governor of Tennessee. Sent by President Jackson to Texas, he fought for its independence from Mexico, became the first president of the Republic, and achieved its annexation as the twenty-eighth American state. He later served Texas as a U.S. senator and as governor. Colorful and sometimes dramatic, the digital illustrations dramatize Houston's life and times in scenes with a painterly look. A time line, source notes, a source bibliography, and a short list of recommended websites are appended. A good introductory biography of this significant figure in American history.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist
