The Story of the Alamo

Cornerstones of Freedom

by Norman Richards, Tom Dunnington (Illustrator)

Describes the cause that enabled Houston to gather enough men and support to defeat Santa Anna and gain independence for Texas.

Genres: History, American History, Nonfiction, Childrens

30 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother bought me a good stack of these Cornerstones of freedom books when I was a young teenage girl, since I loved reading and history. I have used them many times for history projects over the course of my middle school and high school years. I have read this installment multiple times, and have found it to be a good source of historical knowledge! There is a lot of text in this book to give the reader a general knowledge of the history behind the subject. I do recommend this book, and the others in this series for anyone who loves history, and to teachers!

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unnecessarily Racist. Indians are "hostile" just because they exist and... maaaaaybe don't want the white people taking their land? Multiple references to this feature of "the Indians." No tribes mentioned. Surely there is a way to tell this story without resorting to the friendly/savage tribal dichotomy. I'll keep looking.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Remember the Alamo!"

I'm quite glad I found the Cornerstones of Freedom books at a garage sale; not only can I enjoy what I missed out on as a kid, but they've also been a big help on my annual reading goal!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good for young readers interested in history. It is easy to understand, and has many details.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've only ever read fictional things about the alamo

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cornerstones of Freedom books, first published in the 1960s, are very popular among homeschooling families who are looking for brief overviews of important historical events or famous people. They are well-illustrated and only about 32 pages each for a concise, focused read.

I have found them to be a good, easy read. To my knowledge, they are fairly accurate (I’ve found one or two inaccuracies). They are a good series and one that I would recommend.

Ages: 8-12
Reading Level: 4th – 6th grades
Pages: approx. 30-32 each

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[Shelly♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great account of the basic events surrounding the Alamo and the fight for freedom from Mexico. It is long enough to give children more than a basic story, but short enough to read in one sitting.

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[Mahmoud Alfar]

i think it's good stot learn the children the meaning of the petrioty