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.

La energía es elemento fundamental del mundo contemporáneo, y ha sido la base del desarrollo y dominación del entorno que, nuestra especie, ha venido realizando sobre el entorno y el mundo que nos rodea. Cada nuevo salto en la cultura o en la civilización ha traído aparejado un aumento en la energía (tanto en la producción como en el gasto); por lo tanto, es un componente vital de la sociedad contemporánea. Este libro explora los distintos tipos de energías que existen y se mueve en un amplio abanico porque, entre la energía de los propios músculos y la moderna energía eólica, la ...

Vivid photographs and bilingual text explain each food group, revealing how each group is important for good health, how to make healthy choices, and fun things children can do to stay in shape.

Fly into some learning fun by introducing young readers to animal classifications by explaining how birds are grouped. This nonfiction book explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of birds, and how animal classification works—part of the Los animales también tienen clases series. Fun Children's Book Features: This Spanish science book includes a glossary, index, comprehension questions, and reading activity to encourage further learning and reading comprehension skills. 24 pages with vibrant photographs Guided reading level O About...

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.