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Tinet: Jose Marti
Spanish content; this is a biography of the Cuban poet and national hero, Jose Marti. Inluded are numerous poems by the author.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Simon Bolivar, El Libertador
This detailed biography in Spanish of the famous South American liberator Simon Bolivar includes many portraits and related links.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: National Heroes
Who is a hero? What qualities do you think of when determining a hero? When do you decide someone is a hero? This unit asks these questions, making students think about the meaning of a hero and who emulates that meaning. Meet a few...
Black Past
Black Past: Louis, Joe
Read about Joe Louis, successful boxer, in this encyclopedia article.
Tour Costa Rica
Info Costa Rica: Claudia Poll (Olympic Gold Medalist)
Learn about the Costa Rian Olympic gold medalist in swimming Claudia Poll in this biography about the athlete and Costa Rican natonal heroine.
Tour Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria National Hero
This page is part of the Web of InroCostaRica. The page gives the biography of Juan Santamaria, and shows pictures of the monument erected in his memory. The page includes links to other information about Costa Rica.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Los Conquistadores
This resource on Spanish conquistadors focuses on Cortes, Alvarado and Pizarro. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
Other
Venezuela History: Simon Bolivar
Biography of Simon Bolivar, national hero. Several languages available from homepage.
Cocori
Cocori Complete Costa Rica: Torch of Freedom
This page is part of the Web of Cocori: Complete Costa Rica. The article tells of Juan Santamaria,a national hero of the country. It includes an interesting photo, also.