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.

En el singular Amor del poeta por el rubio seor de los Sonetos y en su pasin complementaria por la negra dama, por ms extraos y raros que parezcan ser los avatares de la aventura, todo amor se reconoce sin embargo de algn modo: se reconoce all, ms bien, la comn desgracia del Amor.Agustn Garca Calvo ofrece aqu a los lectores: el texto de los Sonetos en cuidadosa edicin crtica y con algunas anotaciones de variantes de las ediciones anteriores; una traduccin en verso de todos ellos, que con algunas industrias elaboradas en una larga fidelidad se arregla para repetir en castellano muchas de las...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

Everyone has times when they feel shy. Knowing how to recognize when we feel shy is an important tool in self-acceptance. Learn ways in which we can understand ourselves and our friends in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book about feeling shy. An early social and emotional learning book with Spanish-only text, including a word list. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.

"In this heartwarming book, brother and sister, Mark and Sara, discover the story behind the poinsettia plant--the Christmas flower (las flores de la Nochebuena)--as their family experiences the best Christmas ever."--Cover back.