The books listed below may be available through publishers, distributors such as bookstores or online retailers, or library systems.
Independent Reading
EASY- Discover Dallas: A Child's Guide, 1995-96
- by Elaine Velvin. Hendrick-Long,1995
- Updated children's guide to Dallas that is geared to children's needs, interests, and sense of fun.
- Friends From the Other Side/Amigos del otro lado
- by Gloria Anzaldua. Children's Book Press, 1993
- Two Mexican American children become friends when one comes to Texas with his mother to start a new life.
- Judy Ford: World Champion Cowgirl
- by Greg Reeves. State House Press, 1992
- Delightful story of a young cowgirl who loves rodeos, written by the son of country singer Jim Reeves.
- My Fellow Texans: Governors of Texas in the 20th Century
- by Dede W. Casad. Eakin Press, 1995
- Sketches with fascinating anecdotes of the 22 governors of Texas in this century.
- Pepita Talks Twice/Pepita habla dos veces
- by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman. Pinata Books/division of Arte Publico Press, 1995
- A young girl discovers the value of speaking Spanish and English in a multicultural world.
- What! No Chili! Meet Hot Shot, the Cuisinie Genie, and Visit Food Festivals All Across Texas
- by Rose-Mary Rumbley. Eakin Press, 1994
- Opening a cafe provides the fictional base for visiting annual food festivals in Texas.
- Kacy and the Space Shuttle Secret
- by Sharon Kahn. Eakin Press, 1996
- A science project leads eleven-year-old Kacy to a space mystery -- and friendship with an astronaut.
- Lady: The Story of Claudia Alta (Lady Bird) Johnson
- by Jean Flynn. Eakin Press, 1991
- Young reader's biography of Texan “Lady Bird” Johnson who became the nation's First Lady in 1963.
- Remembering Selena
- by Himilce Novas and Rosemary Silva. St. Martin's Press, 1995
- A tribute to the beloved Tejano singer who was murdered in 1995.
- Sam and the Speaker's Chair: The Story of Sam Rayburn
- by Maurine Walpole Liles. Eakin Press, 1994
- Biography of Sam Rayburn, one of the most renowned speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- San Antonio; Houston
- by Sally Lee, 1992; by Charles Peifer, Jr., 1988; Dillon Press/Macmillan Children's Group
- Tour of two major Texas cities.
- State Governments
- by Barbara Silberdick Feinberg. Franklin Watts, 1993
- A helpful introduction for young citizens to the variety of ways in which states govern themselves.
- Barbara Bush: First Lady; Barbara Bush
- by Rose Blue and Corinne J. Naden. Enslow, 1991; by Arleen M. Heiss. Chelsea House, 1992
- Children's biographies of the First Lady in the 1980s, wife of President George Bush.
- Henry Cisneros; Henry Cisneros: Building a Better America
- by Christopher Henry. Chelsea House, 1995; by Carmen Bredeson. Enslow, 1995
- Young readers' biographies of the Hispanic government leader, former mayor of San Antonio, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton.
- H. Ross Perot: Texas Billionaire
- by Gene Brown. Rourke, 1993
- A young reader's biography of the Texas businessman-turned-political activist.
- The Lyndon Johnsons
- by Cass R. Sandak. Crestwood House, 1993
- Children's biography of “LBJ” and “Lady Bird” who became President and First Lady in the 1960s.
- Texas Festivals
- by Dawn Albright. Palmetto Press, 1991
- A guide to more than 300 annual events in Texas.
- Texas Women: Legends in Their Own Time
- by Joanne Claudia Dee Seligman. Hendrick-Long, 1989
- Eight contemporary Texas women tell their life stories through interviews and photographs.
Read Aloud and Reference Books
READ ALOUD BOOKS- Aplauso! Hispanic Children's Theater
- edited by Joe Rosenberg, Arte Público Press, 1995
- A collection of plays with Hispanic themes to be read or performed by elementary school children.
- Cowboy Stories From East Texas
- by John Lash. Hendrick-Long, 1991
- Eight amusing cowboy stories that take place in present-day East Texas.
- Radio Man: A Story in English and Spanish/ Don Radio: Un Cuento en Ingles y Espanol
- by Arthur Dorros; translated into Spanish by Sandra Marulanda Dorros. Harper Collins, 1993
- Bilingual story of a Mexican American boy who travels with his migrant worker family and learns English from his radio.
- 1996/1997 Texas Almanac
- Dallas Morning News, 1996
- 58th edition of this fact-filled sourcebook on Texas culture, politics, history, and current issues.
- Bienvenidos: A Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Resource Guide
- by Cynthia Downs. Denison, 1991
- Guide to Mexican and Hispanic culture, organized monthly with activities for elementary students.
- The Impact of Global Warming on Texas
- Ed. by Gerald North, Jurgen Schmandt, and Judith Clarkson. University of Texas Press, 1995
- Discussion of the possible effects of global warming on Texas climate, water resources, agriculture, economy, and urban areas.
- Texas Humoresque: Lone Star Humorists From Then Till Now
- by C. L. Sonnichsen. Texas Christian University Press, 1990
- Humor -- Texas style -- from a broad selection of Lone Star writers.