Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in
the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S.
history - the Battle of the Alamo. In early 1836, a small group of Texas
volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo fort and withstood a 13-day siege
by a massive Mexican Army force. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in
chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of
people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives
intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students
gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real
people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.