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Amerigo Vespucci

explorer of South America and the West Indies
2017
A brief biography of Amerigo Vespucci who is best known for exploring South America and the West Indies.

A ceiling made of eggshells

From age seven, Loma relishes traveling with her beloved grandfather across fifteenth-century Spain, working to keep the Jews safe, but soon realizes she must also make sacrifices to help her people. Includes historical notes, recipe, glossary, and a link to a bibliography.

A long petal of the sea

a novel
2020
Roser, a pregnant widow, and Victor, an army doctor and the brother of her deceased love, flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in seach of a place to call home.

A ceiling made of eggshells

From age seven, Loma relishes traveling with her beloved grandfather across fifteenth-century Spain, working to keep the Jews safe, but soon realizes she must also make sacrifices to help her people.

Salvador Dali

Briefly describes the life and work of the twentieth-century Spanish surrealist painter, describing and giving examples of his art.
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Don Quixote

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Christopher Columbus

Simple text and illustrations introduce early readers to the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.
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El Cid

The adventures of Don Rodrigo, who was given the name of El Cid--the Lord, who was exiled from his native Castile by the weak King Alfonso in 1089.
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El Greco

Examines the life and work of Dom?nikos Theotok?poulos, the sixteenth-century artist who created his greatest works in Spain where he was known as "El Greco.".
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Islamic Spain

Provides a informative introduction to the architectual styles of Islamic Spain for the traveler.
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