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Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."

"Customs and traditions of the Christmas holidays as celebrated in Spain and its capital, Madrid. Includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.

Beginning at the famous Rock of Gibraltar, Jeff travels up the Atlantic coast to Seville and then to the Donãna National Park. He finds many strange and interesting animals that you wouldn't expect to find in Europe, such as the Iberian lynx, the koala, the Mediterranean chameleon, Moorish geckos, and the giant dung beetle.

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Eight tales from the folk literature of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Nicaragua, and Uruguay.

Explores the life and work of the Spanish artist and provides photographs of some of his more popular works of art.

Brief text and illustrations chronicle the life, voyages, and discoveries of the intrepid explorer.

A biography of the wealthy Spanish explorer who became the first white man to cross the Mississippi.