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.

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!

Roberto Clemente is remembered as a one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, but more than that, he was also a man who believed in equality for all. Readers will learn about his incredible life in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will enthusiastically want to learn all they can about Roberto's amazing life as the first Puerto Rican in major league baseball through vibrant images, intriguing facts, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

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...

Susana, una niña española que padece anorexia, se traslada una temporada al campo con sus abuelos; allí conoce a Nicoleta, una niña rumana cuyos padres han llegado aquí en busca de trabajo. Dos maneras de ver el mundo y de afrontar la realidad totalmente diferentes que, lejos de provocar enfrentamientos, llegan a entenderse y a ayudarse. En esta ocasión, nuestra joven autora nos ha planteado una situación real como la vida misma que ha tratado con una humanidad y una delicadeza especiales; la amistad y la confianza en los demás se ganan paso poco a poco para solucionar los problemas a ...