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.

Follows the Thirteen the Amendment that freed the slaves, end of the war, and the death of President Abraham Lincoln.

Esta novela aborda el drama de la guerra civil y el de miles de pequeñas guerras civiles. Historias personales (una por cada víctima y verdugo) que tuvo lugar cuando la contienda terminó y se impuso un silencio que duró medio siglo, bajo el cual palpitaban el dolor, los remordimientos, los recuerdos…

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Fast and Flightless provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

5KN: Traditional Nonfiction Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity Diverse Books: Social Justice SEL: C Social Awareness