Treasury of Texas Trivia
Treasury of Texas Trivia

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 1998-08-31

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1461732778

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Texas and Texans have been known to boast of having the best or the worst, the most or the least, the largest or the tiniest of just about everything. Join author Bill Cannon as he reveals facts that depict the colorful bravado unique to the Lone Star State. For instance, no six but seven flags flew over Texas. In 1832 the composer of The Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, was the cousel hired by Sam Houston to defend him on assault charges. And someone other than Sam Bass may be buried in his grave. A Treasury of Texas Trivia is complemented by newspaper accounts, photographs, and other documentation of these and other little-known bits of Texas history.

The Great Book of Texas
The Great Book of Texas

Author: Bill O'Neill

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-05

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781648450020

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Are you looking to learn more about Texas? Sure, you've heard about the Alamo and JFK's assassination in history class, but there's so much about the Lone Star State that even natives don't know about. In this trivia book, you'll journey through Texas's history, pop culture, sports, folklore, and so much more!In The Great Book of Texas, some of the things you will learn include:- Which Texas hero isn't even from Texas?- Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?- Which hotel in Austin is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States?- Where was Bonnie and Clyde's hideout located?- Which Tejano musician is buried in Corpus Christi?- What unsolved mysteries happened in the state?- Which Texas-born celebrity was voted "Most Handsome" in high school?- Which popular TV show star just opened a brewery in Austin?Whether you consider yourself a Texas pro or you know absolutely nothing about the state, you'll learn something new as you discover more about the state's past, present, and future. Find out about things that weren't mentioned in your history book. In fact, you might even be able to impress your history teacher with your newfound knowledge once you've finished reading! So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now to learn all there is to know about the Lone Star State!

Texas Trivia
Texas Trivia

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1493032429

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Texas and Texans have been known to boast of having the best or the worst, the most or the least, the largest or the tiniest of just about everything. Texas Trivia: Everything Y'all Need to Know about the Lone Star State reveals the facts that depict the colorful bravado unique to Texas. For instance, not six but seven flags flew over Texas. In 1832 the composer of The Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, was the counsel hired by Sam Houston to defend him on assault charges. And someone other than Sam Bass may be buried in his grave. The volume is complemented by newspaper accounts, photographs, and other documentation of these and other little-known bits of Texas history.

Treasury of Texas Trivia II
Treasury of Texas Trivia II

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 1999-10-18

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1461709555

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Continuing the amusing, interesting, factual, and sometimes ridiculous bits of information in A Treasury of Texas Trivia, this second volume brings you all-new entertaining tidbits-some of them useful historical facts and some just for fun. Among these are: Some of the bizarre ways Texas towns and regions have gained lasting recognition. Supporting actors in the cast of leading characters in the development of Texas. Skeletons in the closet of our great state and some less-than-brag-worthy incidents from the past. Incredible but true stories found only in Texas. Minor reflections of history trivia not taught in school. This is truly a book the whole family can read and enjoy.

The University of Texas Trivia Book
The University of Texas Trivia Book

Author: Margaret Catherine Berry

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781588181053

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The first-ever, definitive trivia collection for University of Texas fans everywhere, including a wide selection of Austin "townie trivia." Over 650 questions (with answers) and quotations spanning over two centuries. Packed with the fun, the significant, the bizarre, and the informative, The UT Trivia Book is the quintessential source of information about the University of Texas. Test your UT IQ today! Book jacket.

Reader's Theater Texas: Texas Facts
Reader's Theater Texas: Texas Facts

Author: Timothy Rasinski

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13: 1480790001

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Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through this reader's theater script. Engage students through reader's theater to make learning fun while building knowledge about important Texas facts.

Texas Trivia
Texas Trivia

Author:

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781558531147

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Fun-filled on the Longhorn State.

Tales From Toadsuck Texas
Tales From Toadsuck Texas

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2000-12-07

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1461712998

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Humor and trivia author Bill Cannon discovered there really was a Toadsuck, Texas, and he has collected a series of delightfully funny stories about folks he imagined might have lived in a town with such a comical name.