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Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Sam Houston, who served as governor of Texas after helping fight for the region's independence from Mexico.

Presents a biography Sam Houston, the first president of the Texas republic, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, life among the Native Americans in Tennessee, service during the War of 1812, and involvement in the Texas war for Independence.

Chronicles the life of Same Houston, discussing his service in the military, his political career, his years with the Cherokee, his role in the fight to break Texas away from Mexico, and other related topics.

Presents a biography of Henry B. Gonzalez, Texas Congressman, and provides information on childhood as a Mexican-American, and his political career fighting discrimination, homelessness, and segregation.

A biography of Barbara Jordan, tracing the path she followed to become the first African-American woman ever to be elected to Congress by a southern state, and looking at her accomplishments in both her personal and professional life.

An exploration of the life of nineteenth-century politician Samuel Houston that discusses his childhood, military career, role as president of the Republic of Texas, election to the United States Senate, and other related topics.

A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Texas politician Sam Houston.

A biography of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

A biography of Sam Houston, discussing his role in the history of the United States as a soldier, general, congressman and senator, and governor in the 1800s.

Traces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.

Introduces students to the life of Sam Houston, describing how he befriended the Cherokees as a youth, fought the British, served as governor of two states, and became a hero after leading the battle to win Texas's freedom from Mexico.

Senator Chase, a rising political star, claims his shooting of an illegal Mexican immigrant was a tragic hunting accident, but when the victim's wife presents evidence to the contrary, legal aid attorney Casey Jordan makes it her business to pursue charges against Chase, making everyone she loves a target of his revenge.

An easy-to-read biography of the soldier and politician who helped gain Texas' independence from Mexico and became president of the new Republic of Texas in 1836.