  | Book Details Title: Alamo Tree (The History Tree) |
Book DescriptionReview “This book is amazing! We see trees every day. They help our environment, but who would have thought they could make history fun. This author went above and beyond with the idea. Can’t wait to see the next adventure.””Very well written and factual. Children will love to learn history this way. I actually learned something I did not know and I am a native Texan!””This book (and hopefully the series) is a wonderful way to introduce children to compelling stories of American History. It is designed so the child can read it themselves but also to receive more in-depth information when an adult is reading to the child. The prompts at the bottom of the page allow the adult to elaborate on the story at their own discretion. The illustrations are beaiutiful, colorful and completely accurate to the story. I highly recommend this book. Well researched and well written.””This darling children’s book is a must read for all elementary age children. The stories about the brave soldiers who defended the Alamo are easy to comprehend while learning Texas history at the same time! The artwork is colorful and helps tell the story beautifully. I can wait to read the next book from this talented author in the coming weeks!”Beautiful stories that make learning about history so much fun!””Brilliant! We all loved the Alamo Tree story. What a great way to teach children history, and the lessons learned from history, in a fun and very creative way.””I love the stories. I recommend them to all. They are delightful as well as very informative. The creative tree foundation will lend itself to many informative books for young and old alike. It’s nice to have books to read with our children and grandchildren that are interesting and so well done.””What a beautiful book! It is beautifully illustrated and what a unique approach! It’s entertaining and I could see where children will identify and want to learn TX history through trees! Heck, I’m going to look for “the tree” when I go to the Alamo again! ” Read more About the Author Tana Holmes is an award-winning thirty-year professional educator, a mom, and a nature lover. As an author, her work with The History Tree Series is intended to empower the adult reader to share amazing events with their little audience in a fun way. Mrs. Holmes’ work is endorsed by parents, artists, teachers, and librarians who feel that the concept of an ancient tree story teller is creative, entertaining, and engaging. As more volumes in the series debut, she anticipates an opportunity to reach children globally with their own local “celebritree” story teller. Visit her and the History Trees at www.historytreeseries.com. Tana Holmes lives in Katy, TX with her husband, Bryant, and two dogs. Read more Customers Review: This is a fantastic book. The first of which I hope will be a lengthy series. The idea of trees telling their stories is brilliant- a way for kids to learn our history in a safe way. I appreciated the optional text on the bottom of many pages with additional facts. I also love that we can read this book, and then actually go visit the tree and historic site. Even as an adult, having been raised with stories of the Alamo, I learned new facts. While it might be hard for some children to know that people perished in this battle, the author handles it with care and appropriately, letting kids know the tragedy without it being too heavy. Could easily be part of a homeschool curriculum or even support traditional school curriculum on American history. | |
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