Traces the chaos the ensured in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s that led to the creation of a new Mexican constitution in 1917.

After moving from Alabama to Texas in 1836, Jeff Byrd turns fourteen years old while fighting for Texas independence from Mexico and trying to sort out his friends from his enemies after a Hispanic family saves his life when the Mexican Army slaughters its prisoners during the Goliad Massacre.

Traces the history of Texas from the Paleo-Indians into the twenty-first century, and includes a map, time line, and glossary.

Presents an examination of Latin American immigration to the United States, and the immigration laws that effect it, including information on the dangers of both illegal and legal immigrants to the United States, the laws that govern them, as well as the controversies that surround attempts to change these laws.

Traces the history of changing patterns of European immigration to the United States from colonial times to 2000.

Examines factors such as history, culture, and religion that encourage emigration from Mexico and discusses the acceptance of this ethnic group in America.

The story of the March 5, 1836, battle at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, when only 182 Texans fought thousands of Mexican soldiers in an unsuccessful attempt to gain independence from Mexico.

Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.

Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

Presents a short study of how the United States came to acquire the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.

Provides an analysis of the Declaration of Independence, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world.

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the colonist and patriot who was involved in virtually every major event that resulted in the birth of the United States.

Discusses the life of John Hancock, one of the the wealthiest men in the American colonies and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Examines the history of Texas, covering the exploration of new lands by European explorers.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the life of seventeenth-century Jesuit explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier.

Rene-Robert Cavelier, better known as Sieur de La Salle, set out to build a French colony on the mouth of the Mississippi River, but he spent more than two years lost in Texas.

Focuses on Cabeza De Vaca, a Spanish official who became lost and ended up one of only four survivors of an expedition. For nine years he and his three companions survived as slaves, traders, medicine men, and faith healers. Finally rescued and returned to Spain, he provided a wealth of information about the land that would eventually become Texas.

Examines the life of Francisco Coronado and how he factors into Texas history with his search for the Seven Cities of Gold.

Presents a study of the history of Spanish influence in America and describes their first encounter with native peoples of the Americas.