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Follows the travels of Spanish explorer Vasco N??ez de Balboa who explored Panama and was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.

Tensions rise in the household of Bernarda Alba, a dominating woman who has demanded her five daughters, ranging in age from twenty to thirty-nine, observe eight years of mourning following the death of her second husband, and the situation heads for a tragic end when oldest daughter Angustias announces her intention to marry Pepe el Romano, a man who is also coveted by two other sisters.

"Francisco V?zquez de Coronado traveled in search of legendary gold-filled cities. Though he came up empty-handed, his men became the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon ... [This book provides] maps, quotations, and other primary sources to learn about his journeys"--Provided by publisher.

"[Young readers are invited to] take a journey with Juan Ponce de Le?n ... [using] primary sources from his time to learn about his historical explorations"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, including all four of his voyages and twenty-one activies.

Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Dali's actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of Leonardo DaVinci's life and style.

These books are without a doubt the definitive-and most entertaining- biographies of artists for young readers. Author/artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easyto- read text and full-color reproductions of the masters' artwork. These books will help children "get to know" the world's greatest artists! THE FEATURES . Unique format with humorous, cartoon-like original illustrations by the author . Perfect for art appreciation studies . Photo captions that include where famous historical works of art can be viewed . Excellent preparation for a museum trip . www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information. WHAT'S NEW IN THE REVISED EDITIONS . A timeline of the artist's life .An original commissioned map that ighlights important places in the artist's life .Fun quiz with answer section that provides the child with more historical information on each artist and tests their knowledge too! . Comprehensive glossary to support content . Index to make navigating subject matter easier.

Albucasis was born near C?rdoba in al-Andalus, the center of a flourishing culture of science and philosophy. There, the two disciplines often complimented one another as traditional Islamic theology and law were embraced alongside the secular sciences. Among the many Islamic physicians and scientists who advanced medical science in their lifetimes, Albucasis would codify the art of surgery in an encyclopedic work, al-Tasrif, that it is still read today. His story is intimately connected to the history of Islam and how Muslims preserved the knowledge of the old Roman world, information that Europe would not rediscover for another four hundred years.

A visual biography of Surrealist painter Salvador Dali.

Learn about the life and journeys of explorer Hernando de Soto.