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The history of colonial Texas begins with a shipwreck of a Spanish expedition led by Cabeza de Vaca along the Gulf Coast in 1527. Readers will learn why it took nearly 200 years to establish the first permanent settlement at San Antonio, how the Louisiana Purchase led to troubles between Spain and the United States, and how Texas became part of Mexico in 1821. They'll witness the land rush that brought settlers from Louisiana and Kentucky pouring into Texas and the battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto that made Texas an independent republic for nine years before it became the 28th state in 1845. Through the eyes of explorers, missionaries, Native Americans, government officials, and more, children gain a new perspective on colonial Texas. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas. ... Read more

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A brief introduction to the land, history, cities, industries, and famous sites of the Lone Star State. ... Read more

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An easy-to-read biography of the soldier and politician who helped gain Texas' independence from Mexico and became president of the new Republic of Texas in 1836. ... Read more

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Examines the history and notable players of the baseball team that began in Washington, D.C., as the Senators. ... Read more

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Describes the history, geography, economy, and principal cities of Texas. ... Read more

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Introduces the history, geography, natural resources, people, and industry of the "Lone Star State." ... Read more

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Children are sure to delight in this roundup of the alphabet featuring Texas facts, photos, and illustrations.From the "Alamo" to "Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias," "T" is for Texas takes a look at famous people, places, and events in the Lone Star State. Youngsters can learn their ABCs ( letters are depicted in both upper and lower case ) while also discovering interesting tidbits about Texas geography and history.With maps that indicate mentioned cities and sites, illustrations of state symbols, and a page of state history, "T" is for Texas will inform and entertain Texas tykes - and wannabe cowboys - of all ages. ... Read more

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Focusing on settlement patterns among Houston's Korean immigrants, this study examines in ethnographic detail the mutually beneficial relationship between the Korean business community and church groups. It explore historical background and social and demographic characteristics of the group to provide a broader context in explaining their entrepreneurial and religious behaviors. The study shows that economic and social changes during and after the oil boom in Houston had a direct effect on the emergence of the Korean business community. Churches with a highly developed structural linkage through cell group ministry also facilitate business contacts among parishioners. Embracing a majority of Korean community members as parishioners, the churches perform social functions that are indispensable to the Korean immigrants. ... Read more

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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Texas ... Read more

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Good for kids
Since Texas is our home, I wanted a book that my grand kids could look through. This is a good book for sparking conversations with little ones from cowboys to rocket ships, Every visit that book is read over and over ad nauseam. Glad we found it. ... Read more