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W.S. Benson
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 Jane Long's
journey
by Mary Dodson
Wade Jane Wilkinson
Long lived a life of incredible adventure. She dined with pirate Jean
Lafitte. Influential early Texans gathered at her boarding houses. Her
defense of family at Bolivar, waiting in vain for her husband's return,
earned her the name "Mother of Texas."
32 pages,
illustrated, 4-color, grades 3-5 Hardback.... 923-0.... $16.95
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 Josefina and the
Hanging Tree
by Isabel Ridout Marvin
During the Cart War
of 1856, when economic rivalry broke out between Anglo and Mexican
teamsters, Josefina Gonzalez's father is arrested. She employs a Texas
Ranger and a goat to save her father from the hanging tree. This story
offers a "message of resourcefulness and responsibility." Texas
Books in Review.
190 pages, 6 x 9
in., map, glossary
Paperback.... 103-8.... $11.95
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 Journey of the Third Seed
written by Jane Scoggins Bauld illustrated by Cynthia G. Darr
Lyrical, carefully
chosen words and exquisite watercolor illustrations convey the poetic
story of a 1000 year-old lotus seed. Presented by the emperor of Japan to
Isamu Taniguchi, the living seed still blooms in the oriental garden he
lovingly crafted in Zilker park in Austin, Texas. With the magic of a
fairy tale, but based on fact, Jane Scoggins Bauld transports the reader
across boundaries of time and culture.
40 pages, 10 x 7
in., full color picture book Hardback.... 428-X.... $16.95
Paperback.... 429-8.... $ 9.95
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 Last of the Old Time Texans
by Macky Murdock
After the last cattle
drive, Texas remained raw and unbroken, waiting for those familiar with
the old ways to tame her. This book shows how they accomplished the task,
with sweat and laughter, and sowed seeds for the future. Told in their
own words, by the builders of our state, this is an enlightening account
of life at the beginning of the century when it was lived and enjoyed
with only the essentials. Macky Murdock is an award-winning author of
three novels and a native of Texas.
250 pages, 5.5 x
8.5 in., grade 7 up
Paperback.... 784-1.... $17.95
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 Letters to Oma:
A Young German Girl's Account of Her First Year in Texas, 1847
by Marjorie Gurasich
Western Heritage (Wrangler) Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame
"
A compelling
story…shows enduring family values as well as insight into German
immigrant life in the 1840s. This book could well become a Texas
classic." Review of Texas Books.
162 pages, 6 x 9 in.,
illustrations
Paperback.... 037-6.... $12.95
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 Johnny Texas
written by Carol Hoff
Carol
Hoff's Texas classic is an authentic and unforgettable picture of a
pioneer German family and young Johnny, whose life is full of wonder as
he explores the woods and streams near his farm home.
160
pages, 7.5 in. x 9.25 in., illustrated, AR Paperback....
081-8.... $15.95
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 Liberty, Justice and F'rall
by Marjorie Kutchinski
At last, Liberty, Justice
and F'rall, Sam Houston's three dogs, will find their rigfhtful place in
Texas history. The three followed General Houston around Texas and played
an active part in the revolution.
52 pages, 6 x 9in.,
reading level 5.0
Paperback.... 217-1.... $ 9.95
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 Johnny Texas
Teacher Resource Guide
written
by Martha Blair Accompany the classic story of Johnny Texas with a
teacher resource guide that is full of reproducible activity sheets
incorporating specific reading skills and literature into the social studies
curriculum..
54
pages, 8.5 in. x 11 in., illustrated
Paperback.... 098-2.... $13.95
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 Life in a Rock
Shelter: Prehistoric Indians of the Lower Pecos
by G. Elaine Acker
The author takes us far
from our comfortable, convenience-filled modern world to explore the
lives and culture of American Indians who inhabited rock shelters in the
Lower Pecos region 10,000 years ago. What were their daily lives like?
What did they eat? What tools did they use?
120 pages, 9 in. x
8in., maps, photographs, index, extensive bibliography
Paperback.... 084-2.... $21.95
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 Johnny Texas on
the San Antonio Road
written by Carol Hoff
When
Johnny has to drive a wagon by himself over the long and lonely road from
his home to San Antonio, he has a big adventure. The road he travels was
used by the heroes of the early Texas republic, and Johnny responds to
his adventures in ways those heroes would admire.
191
pages, 7.5 in. x 9.5 in., illustrated
Paperback.... 099-0.... $15.95
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 The Littlest Vaquero
by Maurine Liles
A tale for young readers, from the Spanish colonial period of
Texas-the story of the original cattlemen, the vaqueros, and how they
helped to win the American Revolution.
120 pages, 5 x 8 in., bibliography, glossary, illustrations,
reading level 5.5
Hardback.... 103-5.... $15.95
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 Johnny Texas on
the San Antonio Road Teacher Resource Guide
written by Michael Shepherd
Supplement
to Carol Hoff's timeless Texas adventure story with classroom activities
that emphasize Texas history and geography.
48
pages, 8.5 in. x 11 in., illustrated
Paperback.... 720-5.... $13.95
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