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World War II in Europe rages as librarian spies Ava and Elaine continue working for the Allies: the U.S. military brings Ava to Lisbon to pose as a librarian, but really to gather intelligence for them, while Elaine starts working for the Resistance in occupied France running a printing press the Nazis desperately want to shut down.

This book uncovers the hidden truths about a famous moment in history -- Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of America in 1492. According to the authors, Columbus first voyaged to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America where Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living for thousands of years.

A brief biography of explorer Hern?n Cort?s, who would become known as the man who destroyed the Aztec empire in Mexico.

A brief biography of Francisco Pizarro, focusing on his exploration of South America and his conquering of the Inca empire.

"Tells the story of the ingredients used in cooking in different regions of Spain in terms of culture, history, cultivation, tradition, location, and content, and provides a selection of local recipes using the ingredients described."--Provided by publisher.

"When Antoni Gaud? can't go to school like the other kids, nature becomes his teacher. Later, when he trains to be an architect in Barcelona, his headmaster wonders, is he a 'genius or a fool'? Others think he is an artistic genius who is ahead of his time."--.

Examines the life and explorations of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, discussing his youth in fifteenth-century Spain, his early travels, and his search for the Pacific Ocean.

"Raquela yearns to celebrate a Passover seder, but Inquisition-era Spain is a time when Jews must hide their religion. Her clever papa, the best fisherman in town, creates a unique celebration for his family"--Provided by publisher.

"It's New Year's Eve in Spain, and Rafa is excited to stay up for the first time ever to celebrate with his familia at the plaza. There will be fireworks and m?sica and . . . grapes? Rafa finds out that he needs to eat a small grape with each of the twelve midnight chimes to bring luck in the New Year. Can he do it? Will he even make it to midnight?--Dust jacket.

"During the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath, siblings Soccoro and Paco must live with constant secrets while they wait to reunite with their father, who fled Spain due to political persecution"--Provided by publisher.