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.

Las canciones de corro, de comba, las retahílas, las canciones de juego, las de echar a suertes, requieren un ámbito lúdico cada vez más escaso. Ya no es tan habitual ver a los niños jugando al ritmo de estas canciones en parques y plazas. La escuela, el patio del colegio, se pueden convertir, con la colaboración del maestro, en el último reducto a partir del cual rescatar estas canciones y juegos del olvido. Este extenso repertorio forma parte de nuestro folclore y, si se pierde, estaremos relegando al olvido una parte importante de nuestra cultura.

When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text.

Persian Cats is a super introduction to one of your favorite, fluffy felines. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Persian cats through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photography. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.