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.

Do you have what it takes to be an athlete? Readers learn about the hard work and dedication that athletes of all levels go through to be healthy and successful. Along with stunning photos and charts and riveting facts, this Spanish-translated title includes an interview with a real-life Olympic athlete and an accessible glossary, index, and list of useful sources.

Fotografías que cuentan historias explora dos narraciones entremezclades: la historia de la fotografía en México y la historia de México en fotografías. Mediante preguntas, el libro aborda el riquísimo panorama y fotográfico al que contribuyeron autores mexicanos y extranjeros desde 1840.

La abuela de Kerstin gana un premio estupendo: un crucero por el Caribe. A Kerstin le apetece mucho ir, pero no tiene billete. Sin embargo se las ingenia para colarse en el barco... ¿Qué peripecias esperan a este singular polizón? Una divertida novela en la que se refleja la importancia de la amistad y las relaciones interpersonales.

Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the dachshund breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information.