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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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Hernando Cort?s

Spanish invader of Mexico
An introduction to Spanish conquistador Hernando Cort?s, discussing his early life, his conquest of the Aztec empire in the sixteenth century, the establishment of a Spanish colony in the New World, and Cort?s' legacy.

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.".

Rafael Nadal

Looks at the life and career of young superstar tennis player Rafael Nadal, a member of Spain's Olympic team in the 2008 games.

Francisco Pizarro

journeys through Peru and South America
Presents a short children's history of Spanish conquistador and explorer, Francisco Pizarro and describes his life, voyages through the jungles and mountains of coastal South America, encounters with the Incas of Peru, and the brutality of Spanish conquest.

Isabel saves the prince

based on a true story of Isabel I of Spain
Young Princess Isabel of Spain bravely steps up to protect her younger brother, Alfonso, when he is accused of treason.

Incantation

During the Spanish Inquisition, sixteen year old Estrella, brought up a Catholic, discovers her famlily's true Jewish identity, and when thier secret is betrayed by Estrella's best friend the consequences are tragic.

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