Including some of the most known tall tales surrounding the life of Davy Crockett, this chapter biography contrasts them with the actual events of Crockett’s remarkable life. A frontiersman who earned a reputation as a skilled hunter and woodsman, Crockett also worked as a farmer, a militiaman, and later a Congressman in Washington D.C. During his time in politics, Crockett was known for his strong principles, his honesty, and his opposition to several presidential policies that he considered unjust. Perhaps most famously, Crockett’s adventurous life led him to Texas where he courageously fought and died at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. This engaging and fast paced biography provides an in-depth look at the fascinating life of an American legend for upper elementary and middle grade readers.