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.

So you think you're a martial arts master, but do you know the difference between kung fu, kendo, and karate? Students will learn about various martial arts as they practice comparing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving...

The dynamic books and accompanying audio CDs in this series introduce babies and young children to popular and traditional Spanish songs and classic folktales. Perfect for native and nonnative Spanish speakers alike, these guides teach basic vocabulary and are a useful and entertaining resource for helping children develop beginning language skills. Los libros y los CDs de audio adjuntos y dinámicos en esta serie introducen a los niños a canciones populares y tradicionales y cuentos folclóricos clásicos en español. Tanto para hispanohablantes como hablantes no nativos, estas guías...

Learn about the rich history of La Misión de San Antonio de Padua: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and it’s legacy today.

Esta imaginativa historia está protagonizada por un adolescente, Héctor, que no solo padece acoso escolar sino que cuenta con la mala fortuna de pertenecer a una familia desestructurada y con muchos problemas. A la mayor parte de estos problemas el protagonista se enfrenta con lógica, pero esta le lleva a varios enredos que se complican tal como van pasando los días, ya que la relación que Héctor establece con los demás es el resultado de los problemas sociales que enfrenta y varios malentendidos que no puede resolver. El protagonista tienen dificultades para desenvolverse en sociedad...