Jim Bowie

by Marianne Johnston

Book Overview

Jim Bowie was born in Kentucky in 1796 and died fighting in the battle of the Alamo in 1836. This book offers a balanced and complete picture of this wild man of the Kentucky, Missouri, and Louisiana... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823955788
• ISBN13: 9780823955787
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND RIGHT TO THE POINT NARRATIVE

This is quite an impressive work actually. The illustrations are very well executed and do catch the eye. They perfectly fit the story as it is being told. I liked the style. The narrative is quite to the point. I was impressed by this work as it pointed out certain flaws in Bowie's character and actions, as well as his many, many fine points and his contribution to our history. I like honest history and do not feel we can start teaching it too early. I use this book during our "read out loud" periods at the various school at which I teach. The story never fails to start a good discussion and brings on many questions, something I love. Overall, recommend this one highly.