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A Picture Book of Davy Crockett (Picture Book Biography)
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett - Picture Book Biography Author:David A. Adler, John Wallne (Illustrator), Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator) Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 in a backwoods cabin in eastern Tennessee. At age twelve, David learned how to shoot a rifle. When he grew up, he won most of the shooting matches he entered and became a well-known storyteller. No matter where he lived, he was popular. He was elected to three terms in the House of Representatives. After... more » being defeated in the congressional election of 1835, he was ready for new adventure. He rode to Texas, where he fought and died in the Battle of the Alamo.« less