Texas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution: The Revolution

Drawing upon the increasing popularity of graphic or illustrated novels among young readers, Texas Tales Illustrated: The...
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SKU: 9780875654294
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Author: Mike Kearby
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Texas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution: The Revolution by Kearby, Mike

Texas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution: The Revolution

¥1,522

Texas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution: The Revolution

¥1,522
Author: Mike Kearby
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Drawing upon the increasing popularity of graphic or illustrated novels among young readers, Texas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution is an innovative retelling of the Texas revolution for independence, sure to become an invaluable classroom resource. Author Mike Kearby and illustrator Mack White designed the book for use in seventh grade Texas history courses in response to a need for more interactive textbooks, which will appeal to the learning styles of students in today's overwhelmingly visual media culture.
White's detailed line drawings recall classic comic book style and capture the dramatic tension of the battles, while Kearby's narration is enticing, full of intriguing historical detail. The comic pages are supplemented with traditional text, including excerpts of historical documents and visual materials such as maps and battlefield schematics.
Students at three North Texas middle schools found the graphic format "easy to read,"...

Author: Mike Kearby
Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
Published: 03/18/2011
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780875654294
Audience: 04 - 15

About the Author
Mike Kearby, a retired high school reading and English teacher, is the author of seven novels. The Road to a Hanging, Ride the Desperate Trail, and Ambush at Mustang Canyon completed his Young Adult trilogy published by Dorchester Publishing (NY). Ambush at Mustang Canyon was honored as a Spur Award Finalist from the Western Writers of America. Dorchester Publishing published The Taken in November 2010, and will publish Dead Man's Saddle in 2011.

Native Texan Mack White is an illustrator and comics creator who has been publishing professionally for twenty years. His artwork and stories have appeared in numerous publications throughout the world, including Heavy Metal, Details, Old West Journal, Zero Zero, Hotwire, Top Shelf, El Vibora, and Strapazin. In 2004, he co-edited the political comics anthology Bush Junta. Most recently, his work was featured in the Yale Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories, Volume 2. He currently resides in Austin, Texas.


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