Stephanie Kuligowski 
Colonization of Texas [PDF ebook] 
Missions and Settlers

By the 1800s, Mexican and American settlers were starting colonies throughout Texas. After Mexico won its independence from Spain, the real fight for Texas began. Through supportive text, vivid images, maps, and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about important aspects of Texas history, including Texas colonization, the missions in Texas, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class writing activity that allows students to pay tribute to the Texas longhorn.