David Crockett Creating a Legend			«Back
	Mary Dodson Wade Illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein Hard Cover 8.5" x 11", 24 pages Children's / History / Texas / Biography/Memoir / Non-Fiction 978-1-933979-12-0 October 2009 $16.95 Quantity: Gift Tie: YesNo
From his humble beginnings in east Tennessee to his valiant stand at the Alamo, this biography introduces young readers to the real person behind the larger-than-life image of Davy Crockett, highlighting the strong character traits of this Texas hero. Much more than a rough-and-tumble frontiersman, Davy Crockett was also a businessman, a U.S. congressman, and a freedom fighter whose accomplishments are detailed in this fascinating biography. Illustrations by Joy Fisher Hein create a detailed and accurate historical world to help young readers gain a deeper understanding of the legend and his life.