Brave pioneers and bold revolutionaries, artists and educators, athletes and statesman take center stage in this collection of brief biographies designed to spark interest in the people who built Texas. Beautifully illustrated and broad in focus, Twenty Texans is written with warmth and clarity for young readers, featuring biographies of Lorenzo de Zavala, Stephen F. Austin, Same Houston, Jane Long, Quannah Parker, Barbara Jordan and many more. These short, lively portraits invite readers to step into the past-crossing frontiers, building communities, exploring wild landscapes and standing for justice. Richly detailed and inspiring, readers will grow in appreciation of the character, courage and creativity that have marked Lone Star State history from its earliest days to the modern era. Soft Cover 114 pages Black and White Illustrations
