{"product_id":"texas-tales-illustrated-1a-the-revolution-paperback","title":"Texas Tales Illustrated--1a: The Revolution - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Kearby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMack White\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing upon the increasing popularity of graphic or illustrated novels among young readers, \u003ci\u003eTexas Tales Illustrated: The Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is an innovative retelling of the Texas revolution for independence, sure to become an invaluable classroom resource. Author Mike Kearby and illustrator Mack White designed the book for use in seventh grade Texas history courses in response to a need for more interactive textbooks, which will appeal to the learning styles of students in today's overwhelmingly visual media culture.\u003cbr\u003e White's detailed line drawings recall classic comic book style and capture the dramatic tension of the battles, while Kearby's narration is enticing, full of intriguing historical detail. The comic pages are supplemented with traditional text, including excerpts of historical documents and visual materials such as maps and battlefield schematics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike Kearby, a retired high school reading and English teacher, is the author of seven novels. \u003ci\u003eThe Road to a Hanging\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRide the Desperate Trail\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmbush at Mustang Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e completed his Young Adult trilogy published by Dorchester Publishing (NY). \u003ci\u003eAmbush at Mustang Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e was honored as a Spur Award Finalist from the Western Writers of America. Dorchester Publishing published \u003ci\u003eThe Taken\u003c\/i\u003e in November 2010, and will publish \u003ci\u003eDead Man's Saddle\u003c\/i\u003e in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative Texan Mack White is an illustrator and comics creator who has been publishing professionally for twenty years. His artwork and stories have appeared in numerous publications throughout the world, including \u003ci\u003eHeavy Metal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDetails\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld West Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eZero Zero\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHotwire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTop Shelf, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEl Vibora\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrapazin\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2004, he co-edited the political comics anthology \u003ci\u003eBush Junta\u003c\/i\u003e. Most recently, his work was featured in the \u003ci\u003eYale Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently resides in Austin, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44765401088086,"sku":"9780875654393","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/do_W-HwFrD9780875654393.webp?v=1779336594","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/texas-tales-illustrated-1a-the-revolution-paperback","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}