Jim Bowie
Jim Bowie, known for his famous knife and for his famous demise at the Alamo, lived a life full of adventure. From duels, land speculation schemes, and a hunt for the San Saba silver mines, his life was ready-made to become a legend. Readers will be fascinated by the facts about this American legend. The graphic illustrations lend to the action for a fun ride through history that young readers won't soon forget.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Jr. Graphic American Legends "There are not many good
biographies about American legends available and readers will find this
graphic-novel series unique and interesting. The information about these six
trailblazing men...is clearly presented in large, brightly colored panels and
through dialogue between the characters and corresponding captions. Ideal for
reluctant readers and fans of legends, lore, and history." --School Library
Journal
Series review: Jr. Graphic American Legends
Giving basic biographical information about each selected American legend, a
timeline for the legend's life, as well as glossary with selected words from the
text, this series is a good starting point for youngsters who are curious about
these historical figures. The entire series maintains the same comic book-style
illustrations that fill each page with color, and words that are contained
within the glossary are printed in bold font for easy reference.
-LMC
Book Review: Jim Bowie "Graphic Novels such as this is a great way to entice
reluctant readers to read and learn more about Jim Bowie. The character guide in
the beginning is a great stepping off point for young readers. There are not a
lot of books about Jim Bowie on younger reading levels." --Leslie Woolsey, Cesar
Chavez Elementary
