Cynthia Ann Parker

Profiles a Mexican woman who saved more than twenty Texan rebels taken prisoner during the Texas Revolution from being shot under General Santa Anna's orders.

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and been fascinated by the scattered twinkling lights? You are not alone! People have been captivated by the stars for thousands of years. Learn all about stars with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. This nonfiction book introduces students to STEM topics and new concepts and vocabulary terms like black hole, nebulae, luminosity, supergiant, and supernova. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, the leveled text supports students reading at above-,...

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

"Explains many different ways that children can show manners in the library--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

A todos nos gustan los piratas: Sus rostros feroces, sus patas de palo, sus mapas y sus tesoros hacen volar nuestra imaginación. Pero, además, los piratas pueden ser muy divertidos... ¿No te lo crees? Lee Versos piratas, piratas en verso y lo comprobarás. Ana Alonso, poeta y escritora, nos ofrece un «manual» de piratería en verso a través del humor: Ironía, disparatados juegos de palabras y adivinanzas son algunos de los recursos expresivos que componen esta minuciosa descripción del universo pirata. Pero Versos piratas, piratas en verso es también un libro de piratería en...