With great stories and lush illustrations, Michael Spradlin brings history alive in these beautiful picture books.

The Legend of Blue Jacket tells the story of 16-year-old Marmaduke Van Swearingen, a colonial boy captured by Shawnee Indians in the late 18th century. Adopted into their tribe, he lives the rest of his life as a Shawnee warrior and eventually becomes known to history as the war chief Blue Jacket. It’s an ideal book for history and social studies curriculums. Illustrated by award winning illustrator Ronald Himler.

Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen is a rough riding romp through the 200 year history of these world famous lawmen. From their earliest days patrolling the Texas frontier, to defending the Alamo, to chasing down scofflaws in the Texas oil boomtowns, the Texas Rangers have a unique and fascinating history. This book will be available in March 2008. Illustrated by Roxie Munro.

Daniel Boone's Great Escape tells the dramatic story of Boone’s capture by Shawnee Indians and his eventual escape. While evading capture in a desperate run to freedom, Boone traveled 160 miles through a primeval forest in just four days time. His heroic act gave the settlers at Boonesboro time to prepare for the coming Shawnee attack. Illustrated by Ard Hoyt. Daniel Boone’s Great Escape will be available July 2008.