In Their Own Words: Davy Crockett

In Their Own Words

by George Sullivan

Using primary sources, a life of an American legend reflects on his extraordinary journey from growing up in the backwoods of Tennessee to becoming a congressman, and includes information on his role in the Battle of the Alamo.

Genres: Biography, History, Childrens

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001

About the author

George Sullivan is a best-selling nonfiction author with more than 100 books to his credit. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Shawn Clancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

he's like one of my idols:)

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good informing book. I had to read this book for a school report and somewhat enjoyed it which was suprising as i usually do not enjoy nonfiction books. Although some parts of the book were boring it taught me a lot about one of America's great heroes!

[Andrea Renfrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kiddo and I enjoy the In Their Own Words biographies immensely.

[Khaled Elsaady · Rating 3 out of 5]

Davy wrote, "I leave this rule for others when I'm dead: Always be sure you're right-then go ahead!"

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interest Level Grades 3 - 7
Genre: Autobiography and Biography, General Nonfiction, Series
Themes: American History, Congress, Determination and Perseverance, and
Wars and Conflicts
Uses: 1)Correlate with SOL's

[Sandra Fahrlender · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for young readers, 3rd Graders and up. Learned a lot of interesting things about Davy Crockett with my 3rd Grader. Like, Davy Crockett did NOT wear a coonskin cap, that was a folklore made up to make him sound more exciting.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great historical account. Short chapters, moving action, and use of primary sources. This takes the tall tale out of this famous, American frontiersman's life.

[Alec · Rating 3 out of 5]

that whenever he was a kid his dad could sell him to someone so then davy would work for him and his father would recive the pay