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.

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this Spanish book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual...

Quien no se ha puesto nunca al frente de una clase llena de adolescentes sólo puede hacerse una vaga idea de lo que significa ser profesor. Quien no ha sido nunca padre quizás no llegue a hacerse ni tan siquiera a la idea de las responsabilidades que ello conlleva y los hijos... bueno, ¿Quién no ha sido hijo de alguien alguna vez? ¿Quién no ha tenido 16 años? A menudo entre los profesores o entre los mismos padres miramos a los jóvenes de hoy día y nos preguntamos qué es lo que nos espera. Pero... ¿son tan diferentes a nosotros cómo creemos?"Mamá, papá. Estoy aquí" es la...

¡Los gorilas son los primates ma ́s grandes del mundo! Estos amables mami ́feros deambulan por la selva,viven en grupos grandes y buscan frutas y brotes de bambu ́ para alimentarse. Sube a los a ́rboles y conoce a estos poderosos y amigables primates.

Describes the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, including their planes, the maneuvers at their air shows, and team member duties. Written in English and Spanish.