Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas)

In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the...

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

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BRIMMING WITH THINGS TO FIND, COUNT AND TALK ABOUT, THIS CHARMING PICTURE BOOK PROVIDES HOURS OF PUZZLE-SOLVING FUN. READERS WILL DELIGHT IN DISCOVERING THE SECRETS OF THE SEA, WHETHER SPOTTING WHALES ON THE HORIZON, LOOKING FOR FISH IN A CORAL REEF OR SEARCHING FOR COINS ON A DEEP-SEA DIVE.

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