Explores the history, government, economy, and culture of Spain, and briefly discusses some of the major issues facing the country today, including terrorism and socialism.

Provides a basic overview of the history, wildlife, geography, climate, culture, government, and economy of Spain.

Traces the life of the Dominican friar who led the Spanish Inquisition.

Long ago, throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the Tooth Mouse brought children their permanent teeth, strong and straight as a mouse's. Tracing the Tooth Mouse's beginnings through to his descendants, this book artfully weaves the Tooth Mouse's changing habits as the world industrializes, with the growing independence of the child, as teeth fall out and the child learns to care for themselves.  It's also a playful, thought-provoking history of...