"Learn about international soccer star, Lionel Messi, and all that he has had to overcome to be where he is now. This sports biography goes into his successes, his struggles, and how he has proven that he is a sports star who cares"--Provided by publisher.
how a team of spies and survivors captured the world's most notorious Nazi
Bascomb, Neal
At the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann walked into the mountains of Germany and vanished. Sixteen years later, an elite team of spies captured him at a bus stop in Argentina and smuggled him to Israel, resulting in one of the century's most important trials. Here is the story of what happened between these two events.
An Argentine newspaper publisher who dared to criticize his government's policy of cruel repression, tells the story of his arrest, imprisonment, and torture.
Presents a discussion, in English and Spanish, of the Argentinean national soccer team--known as the Albiceleste--covering their history, achievements, famous players, and playing style, and includes photographs.
An examination of the Igua?cu Falls, covering the plants and animals that live in and by the falls as well as the work of rangers who guard the animals from poachers.
"This title explores the life of Lionel Messi, from his early days playing soccer to his triumphs at the highest level. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Examines Argentine activities in Central America from 1977 to 1984, and looks at the history and nature of the Argentine base of operations6 in the United States and the Argentine international links with anti-Communists.
