Separating truth from tall tales, this easy-to-read biography details
the life of a great American frontiersman.
Legends say Davy Crockett weighed two hundred pounds when he was born,
and leapt right out of his cradle ready to fight. Though those stories
are an exagerration, Crockett's life was anything but boring. Farmer,
soldier, sharp-shooter and politician, he was a well-known figure in the
early 1800s--and even after his death, his reputation as an American
folk hero grew and grew.
In this illustrated biography, David Adler retells the true story of
David Crockett's life--from his birth in Tennessee to his death at the
Alamo. Using contemporary primary sources, Adler distinguishes between
fact and legend, providing details about Crockett's family life and
political career, as well as a note about the historical origins of many
of the famed tall tales. A timeline of important dates is included.
For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has
profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly
illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and
personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through
compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and
adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders
interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book
reports.