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.

Wildlife plays an important role in the environment. With the help of this engaging volume, readers of many ages and levels will learn all about many of the fascinating animals that inhabit the planet. They will find out what makes an animal an animal. They will also learn fun facts about some of their favorite creatures. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with concise, accessible text that supports elementary life science curricula. A must-have for animal lovers, this informative book will be a popular addition to your collection.

What does the sun do for us other than give us light during the day? It gives us warmth, energy, and so much more! Learn all about the sun in this Spanish-translated book.

Learn all about bats with Fly Guy! ¡Ya es la hora de la excursión! Hombre Mosca y Buzz irán a una cueva a aprenderlo todo sobre los murciélagos. Los jóvenes lectoras adorarán aprenderlo todo sobre estas criaturas nocturnas con este texto directo, aunque humorístico, apropiado para niños y acompañado de numerosas fotografías. ¡El galardonado autor e ilustrador Tedd Arnold le da vida a la no-ficción para lectores principiantes! It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going into a bat cave to learn all about bats. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly...

The story of British soldiers killing five civilians in Boston and injuring many others during the spring of 1770. In graphic novel format.