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.

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

This work contains a review of Patrick Hamilton's artistic career. Driven by a desire to move painting onto another plane, he has created a body of work along object- and concept-based lines with a foundation in his interest towards cultural, historical and literary research.

La mitología y el reino de los seres vivos se unen en esta nueva entrega de la serie de ASTROMITOS de Carlos Pazos, creador de Futuros Genios. Plantas y animales que deben sus nombres a los mitos más conocidos o fascinantes pueblan las páginas de este libro. ¿Cuánto de nuestro ADN compartimos con los chimpancés? ¿Qué se esconde en el fondo del mar? ¿Cuántas formas puede adoptar el diablo? Encuentra las respuestas a todas estas preguntas en Biomitos y... nunca volverás a ver el planeta Tierra de la misma manera.