Book Description

Volume One of this bilingual series SPANISH HERITAGE IN THE USA (HERENCIA ESPAÑOLA EN LOS EUA) covers the very basic events that every resident of the United States should know about the people and events that have shaped the history of the southern United States from Florida to California. For the most part these were the early Spanish adventurers and explorers who were the first persons to see the wonders of a New World. They left behind their language and religion and a way of life that affects us all today. It's a rich legacy that has often been ignored by the history books we read today. Teachers -- expose your students to his wonderful adventure we now should be celebrating 500 years later.This ebook is the first in a series of bilingual guides (English & Spanish) for teachers and students -- each featuring an important topic in the field of history, literature or art of Spain and Latin America. Beginning students in either language can learn about their culture in their native language and advanced students can concentrate on the new language they want to learn. Why not learn a language and, at the same time, learn about its great culture by studying history, literature and art? These guides will be especially helpful for bilingual students who will learn to appreciate their history and background in either or both languages. Questions are included and can be used as notes to compose short presentations to promote connected speech rather than one or two word answers.