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.

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Palmira Gadea, una aristócrata sevillana, ha vivido al resguardo de su precioso y cuidado jardín. Ese orden artificial se ve invadido por el inexplicable desorden del mundo que lo rodea. En ese más allá del jardín hallará una realidad viva, infinita, feroz pero enriquecedora, en un lugar donde jamás pudo imaginar que habría de encontrarse con su postrero y más grande amor, y con su serenidad última.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

Tres pequeños libros con solapas gigantes para jugar a adivinar qué animal se esconde detrás de cada solapa. El texto rimado y el dibujo de cada página les darán una pista y cuando abran la solapa, el animal les dirá si lo han adivinado.