Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol

Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol
Author: Mary Brooke Casad
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997
Genre:
ISBN: 9781455601349

While visiting the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Bluebonnet, everyone's favorite armadillo, learns about the history and functions of this fascinating statehouse.

Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites

Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites
Author: Laurence Parent
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2009-02-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 029277415X

Since it was first published in 1996, Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has become Texans' one-stop source for information on great places to view scenic landscapes, tour historical sites, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, go rock climbing, and enjoy almost any other outdoor recreation. This revised edition includes five new state parks and historical sites, completely updated information for every park, and many beautiful new photographs. The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around the state. For every park, Laurence Parent provides all of the essential information: The natural or historical attractions of the park Types of recreation offered Camping and lodging facilities Addresses and phone numbers A locator map Magnificent color photographs So if you want to watch the sun set over Enchanted Rock, fish in the surf on the beach at Galveston, or listen for a ghostly bugle among the ruins of Fort Lancaster, let this book be your complete guide. Don't take a trip in Texas without it.

Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol

Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol
Author: Mary Brooke Casad
Publisher: Bluebonnet
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781455623631

Bluebonnet makes new friends as she learns about Texas history.

Lost Austin

Lost Austin
Author: John H. Slate
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0738596132

Known to some as "Capitol City," "River City," and "Groover's Paradise," Austin is a diverse mix of university professors, students, politicians, musicians, state employees, artists, and both blue-collar and white-collar workers. The city is also home to the main campus of the University of Texas and several other universities. As Austin has grown to become more cosmopolitan, remnants of its small-town heritage have faded away. Austin's uniqueness--both past and present --is reflected in its food, architecture, historic places, music, and businesses. Many of these beloved institutions have moved on into history. While some are far removed in the mists of time, others are more recent and generate fond memories of good times and vivid experiences. Images of America: Lost Austin explores, through the collections of the Austin History Center and others, where Austinites once shopped, ate, drank, and played.

The Texanist

The Texanist
Author: David Courtney
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1477312978

A collection of Courtney's columns from the Texas Monthly, curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, advising "on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team's jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it's served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos?"--Amazon.com.

How to Be a Texan

How to Be a Texan
Author: Andrea Valdez
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1477309314

There are certain things every Texan should know how to do and say, whether your Lone Star roots reach all the way back to the 1836 Republic or you were just transplanted here yesterday. Some of these may be second nature to you, but others . . . well, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to have a few handy hints if, say, branding the herd or hosting a tamalada aren’t your usual pastimes. That’s where How to Be a Texan can help. In a friendly, lighthearted style, Andrea Valdez offers illustrated, easy-to-follow steps for dozens of authentic Texas activities and sayings. In no time, you’ll be talking like a Texan and dressing the part; hunting, fishing, and ranching; cooking your favorite Texas dishes; and dancing cumbia and two-step. You’ll learn how to take a proper bluebonnet photo and build a Día de los Muertos altar, and you’ll have a bucket list of all the places Texans should visit in their lifetime. Not only will you know how to do all these things, you’ll finish the book with a whole new appreciation for what it means to be a Texan and even more pride in saying “I’m from Texas” anywhere you wander in the world.

Bluebonnet of the Hill Country

Bluebonnet of the Hill Country
Author: Mary Brooke Casad
Publisher: Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1995-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781571680280

The story of a very special armadillo named Bluebonnet who was born near the banks of the Guadalupe River in Texas.

Lone Star

Lone Star
Author: T. R. Fehrenbach
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 949
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1497609704

The definitive account of the incomparable Lone Star state by the author of Fire & Blood: A History of Mexico. T. R. Fehrenbach is a native Texan, military historian and the author of several important books about the region, but none as significant as this work, arguably the best single volume about Texas ever published. His account of America's most turbulent state offers a view that only an insider could capture. From the native tribes who lived there to the Spanish and French soldiers who wrested the territory for themselves, then to the dramatic ascension of the republic of Texas and the saga of the Civil War years. Fehrenbach describes the changes that disturbed the state as it forged its unique character. Most compelling is the one quality that would remain forever unchanged through centuries of upheaval: the courage of the men and women who struggled to realize their dreams in The Lone Star State.

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson
Author: Andrew Vaughan
Publisher: Sterling
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454926191

Celebrate an American icon with the first full-color book that comprehensively explores the work and life of country superstar Willie Nelson. A singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist, Nelson has won countless accolades as well as the hearts of listeners. And in the US alone, he has sold more than 40 million albums. This lavish volume, written by well-known music journalist Andrew Vaughan, features more than 100 photographs and illustrations. It's a must-have for every fan.

Welcome to Texas (Welcome To)

Welcome to Texas (Welcome To)
Author:
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593178289

Welcome to Texas! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Lone Star State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Texas is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("Texas is BIG! It's the second-largest state in the USA") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.