By Betsy Warren. For the intermediate young reader. In 1519 Alonso Pineda was the first European explorer to set foot on the land we now call Texas. In 1778 Athanase de Mezieres completed the last major exploration. During this period there were 27 treks through the region. The author details 6 of the most interesting exploratory ventures. Soft cover, 120 pages.

$13.95

For the intermediate young reader. This is a terrific and challenging way to learn about Texas! Word Searches covers 20 different categories, each unique to Texas. It's a fun activity booklet. Includes solutions to all of the puzzles. Soft cover, 51 pages.

$3.00

By Ubet Tomb. For the intermediate young reader. This coloring book includes lots of background information on each and every cowboy shown. You'll discovcer singers, robbers, scouts, ranchers, movie stars, artists, ranglers, cattlemen, rangers, and many other famous Texas cowboys. Soft cover, 48 pages.

$4.95

By Ubet Tomb. For the intermediate young reader. This coloring book includes lots of background information on each and every cowgirl shown. You'll learn all about Annie Oakley, Belle Starr, Dale Evans, Calamity Jane and many others. Soft cover, 48 pages.

$4.95

By John Jakes. For the intermediate young reader. This is the true story of Susanna Dickinson, the woman of quiet courage and unwavering resolve who was spared death at the Alamo by Mexico's General Santa Anna. Soft cover, 34 pages.

$8.00

By John Weems. For the advanced young reader. This book covers the primordial beginnings of the area known as Texas through its struggle for independence, and on to settling of the frontier and into the 20th century. Compact and well written. Soft cover, 220 pages.

$10.95

By Steven Kellogg. For the beginning young reader. A tall tale about a young boy who grew to be the greatest cowboy in all of Texas. He was raised by coyotes, invented cattle roping, and even tamed rattlesnakes! A high-spirited book. Soft cover, 42 pages.

$6.99

By Betsy Warren. For the intermediate young reader. Examines the first 300 years of the history of Texas, beginning with the arrival of Spanish ships in 1519. Includes question-and-answer review section. Soft cover, 32 pages.

$8.95

By Carol Hoff. For the intermediate young reader. In the early days of Texas history, ten-year-old Johann comes from Germany with his family to settle in this vast land, and soon grows to love his new home. Full of adventure and fun. Soft cover, 150 pages.

$15.95

By Betsy Warren. For the intermediate young reader. Examines the period from 1821, when Mexico won its freedom from Spanish rule, to 1836, when Texas won its independence from Mexico. It covers the people, events, and battles of the period. Includes question-and-answer review section. Soft cover, 32 pages.

$8.95

By Betsy Warren. For the intermediate young reader. Lots of facts are presented in an easy-to-follow text and picture relationship covering the Republic of Texas, 1836 to 1845. The Texas Rangers, artists, naturalists, writers are covered. Plus there's information on transportation, industries, and much more. Questions and learning activities are included. Soft cover, 32 pages.

$8.95

By Helen Ketteman. For the beginning young reader. A wonderfully spirited retelling of the Cinderella story with a true Texas brand of language and humor. Meet Bubba's wicked stepdaddy, his nasty stepbrothers, and his fairy godcow. Hard cover, 32 pages.

$16.95

By Mike Cox. For the intermediate young reader. Since 1823, in one form or another, the Rangers have been serving the people of Texas. They helped build Texas by protecting its citizens from Indians, Mexican bandits, and outlaws. They did that by being tough. The history of the Rangers is told in 10 action stories. Hard cover, 133 pages.

$16.95

For the beginning young reader. A fun way to learn about famous Texas places and critters. Large line drawings make coloring easy and fun. Soft cover, 20 pages.

$4.00

By Donna Cooner. For the beginning young reader. An old Texan adds a new twist to the cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when he swallows a fly. Includes a glossary. Soft cover, 31 pages.

$12.95

By Betsy Warren. For the beginning young reader. Illustrates the many and varied pictoral symbols and icons of Texas. The book is interesting in its simplicity, but does include major dates in Texas history, and a "Did You Know?" section of facts. Soft coveer, 32 pages.

$8.95

By Susan Lowell. For the beginning young rader. All about a little girl with red, red hair and a red cowboy hat. A funny Wild West version of the familiar Red Riding Hood tale. A good choice for story hour! Soft cover, 30 pages.

$7.95

By Gail Gibbons. For the intermediate young reader. The excitement and adventure of the Old West is captured in words and pictures. Go on a cattle drive and learn about the clothing, equipment and lifestyle of the trail riders. Plus, learn about famous cowboys and cowgirls. Soft cover, 32 pages.

$7.99

By Steve Veazey and John Potter, Jr. For the intermediate young reader. 39 flags, important in the history of the Lone Star State, are illustrated, and can be colored based on the descriptive and historical information given. A description of flag parts, a glossary, and rules governing flag use are also included. Soft cover, 36 pages.

$10.95

By Julie Lake. For the intermediate young reader. An interesting tale involving 14 year-old Abby Kate's visit to Galveston. She has a series of adventures during the summer preceding the devastating hurricane of September 8, 1900. She takes an ill-advised trip to watch the waves on the beach and is swept into the midst of the monstrous storm. Soft cover, 158 pages.

$11.95