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The Revolution
Texas Christian University Press
March 2011
On Sale: March 18, 2011
32 pages ISBN: 0875654290 EAN: 9780875654294 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction History
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traditional text, including excerpts of historical documents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,” the illustrations “exciting”
and well executed. Many responded that they would check out
the book from their school libraries—event if the text were
not required reading.
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