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.

While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a concise description of the Great Depression, including analysis of its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design displays images of posters and experiences from the Depression era. This informative,...

Una fiesta de disfraces acaba de madrugada en un camino solitario cuando Sofía y Lupe sufren una agresión sexual. Durante los días siguientes, las dos muchachas descubrirán que, como Medusa, muchos no se atreven a mirarlas a los ojos. ¿Tienen que avergonzarse de algo? ¿No hubiera ocurrido si no hubieran llevado una minifalda? ¿Es mejor no denunciar y olvidarlo todo? Inspirada en el mito de Medusa, cuyos cabellos se transformaron en serpientes como castigo tras ser forzada por Poseidón, ' La cabeza de Medusa ' aborda el trauma personal, familiar y social que supone una agresión de...

This complete Spanish translation of the highly acclaimed Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe is ideal for students still developing their English-language skills.

"Ilustraciones divertidas para que los niños aprendan sus primeras palabras, en imprenta mayúscula"--Back cover.