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.

¿Sabías que a Las Ratitas les encanta jugar con la nieve? Por eso sus padres deciden aprovechar las vacaciones de invierno para llevarlas a un lugar superespecial: el Pueblo de la Nieve. Está en una montaña y es famoso por sus esculturas de hielo y su concurso de muñecos de nieve. Ahí, Claudia y Gisele vivirán una aventura llena de acción y de magia. ¿Quieres saber lo que les ocurre a Las Ratitas en la montaña nevada? ¡No esperes más y léelo ya!

Este libro forma parte de una serie de textos destinados a ofrecer una presentación básica de las ideas fundamentales de las ciencias naturales. Han sido escritos en un lenguaje claro y abordan los hechos esenciales acerca de cada tema, incluyendo excelentes fotografías que dan a conocer interesantes detalles del tema tratado. Además cuentan con un vocabulario básico que será de gran utilidad para los lectores infantiles. En este texto dedicado al arce, se ilustra el proceso de crecimiento y desarrollo de los vegetales con imágenes en primer plano que contribuyen a facilitar la...

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.

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...