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.

Students will develop their geometry skills as they study the geometric shapes of modern art and read about the innovative artists who turned the art world upside down. This Spanish book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice...

Emergency vehicles are there when people need help. Sometimes we need help when we are sick or there is a fire, or even when our car is not working. Let's explore the different vehicles that come to help! The Mi Mundo (My World) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Teach students about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events that led up to it, with this Spanish-translated book. Readers will also learn what roles John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson played in the creation of the document. This book includes engaging images and text features to help readers better understand the vocabulary and social studies content.

Cuano eran ni�os, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus y Dave Boyle eran amigos. Un d�a, un extra�o coche se detuvo en su calle. Uno de los chicos subi� al coche, pero los otros dos no lo hicieron. Y sucedi� algo terrible, algo que acab� con su amistad y que les cambi� a los tres para siempre.Veinticinco a�os m�s tarde, Devine trabaja de detective para el Departamento de Homicidios, Marcus es un ex convicto que tiene una tienda de barrio, y Boyle intenta salvar su matrimonio y mantener sus demonios a raya: demonios que le incitan a hacer cosas terribles.Mystic River ha sido llevada al...