Francisca Alvarez

Cynthia Ann Parkers family moved to Central Texas when she was about nine years old. A year later, a large force of Comanche warriors attacked Fort Parker and seized Cynthia Ann and four other captives. The other four were eventually released, but she lived among the Indians for 25 years, immersed in the Comanche way of life. Though given a number of opportunities to go back to her white family, she always chose her life with the Comanche, choosing instead to stay with her husband and children. She eventually returned to white society as an adult.

"Discusses the role of the oceans on Earth and introduces waves, tides, and water pressure"--Provided by publisher.

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

Exploración espacial is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

Fernando de Artacho y Pérez Blázquez (Sevilla, 1960). Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad de Sevilla y abogado, realizó los cursos de doctorado en Historia y en Ciencias Políticas. Es Diplomado en Genealogía, Heráldica y Nobiliaria por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Colaborador en revistas especializadas y medios de comunicación escritos, ha publicado más de media docena de libros, entre los que destacan: Manuscrito sevillano, Los Caballeros Veinticuatro del Puerto de Santa María, Padrón de Nobles e Hijosdalgos de la ciudad de Sevilla en el siglo XVIII,...