Autographed Books

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Laurie Cockerell has published a new Texas History Homeschool Curriculum! Three stellar books from our Texas prize winning author!  Laurie will autograph and mail to you!  Free shipping!

"The Spirit of Texas Daily Reading Book" is one of three books (including the Activity Guide and Reproducible Book) that make up the unique, cross-curricular "Spirit of Texas" history curriculum. The Daily Reader includes simple and concise lessons including such topics as state symbols, regions, Native Americans in Texas, history until present day, and Texas government. Make history come alive and provide your students with the foundation needed to understand the heroic men and women, the fantastic stories of conquest and bravery, the beauty and intrigue of the land, as well as the important basics of Texas government."

Please see Laurie's three other books on our auction, "Founders Fables,""Sam Houston" and "The Miracle"!

About Laurie Cockerell:

"Laurie Cockerell was born and raised in Texas, receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and her graduate degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She taught in elementary school classrooms in Texas and Hawaii, and has worked extensively with children in church and other volunteer programs. Laurie also managed the domestic program of a large adoption agency located in Texas.

Laurie and her brother Travis (the illustrator) have collaborated on two books. The first, "Founders' Fables," introduces children to the principles of the founding fathers. Their second book, "Magnificent Sam: The Amazing Adventures of Sam Houston," is an award-winning children's picture book biography that details the life of General Sam Houston. Laurie has also collaborated with photographer Deanna Ford on the children's picture book, "The Miracle," and co-authored "The Spirit of Texas Daily Reader," "The Spirit of Texas Activity Guide," and "The Spirit of Texas Reproducible Book" with Yvonne Cumberland. In addition, she provided the poetry to accompany the lovely "A Hawaiian Legend of Love and Betrayal," created and illustrated by the renowned artist, Balazs Szabo.  Laurie lives with her family in Fort Worth, Texas."

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