Story of Texas - Four Volumes in One Author:John Edward Weems Children of all ages will enjoy this colorful, instructive book on Texas history. Told in simple language, the story emphasizes the drama and excitement of the state's history--from prehistoric times, when Texas was largely underwater and inhabited by strange creatures, to the modern age of space travel and computers. The text is amply illus... more »trated by lively sketches and paintings that will make reading about history fun. Originally published for the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial.« less