Frank Carlson Library

The author chronicles his present-day journey to find Ciudad Blanca, the legendary White City rumored to exist in the rain forests of Nicaragua's and Honduras' Mosquito Coast, following in the footsteps of the explorer and World War II spy Theodore Morde, who set out on the same journey on April 6, 1940.

Latin America is a complex and fascinating place. Would you like to learn more about it? Then pay attention! Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This audiobook takes you through the history of this vast and complex...

Mexico's history is rich and complex, and this book takes you on a journey through its diverse culture, people, and events. Here are a few key things you'll discover in this book: The ancient civilizations of the Maya and Aztecs, and their enduring impact on Mexican culture and society. The Spanish conquest and colonization, and the resulting mixture of European and Indigenous cultures. The Mexican War of Independence, and the birth of the modern...

Get ready for a journey into the mountains of South America! Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people. They were the biggest civilization in the Americas during their time, so how did they fall so quickly to the Spanish conquistadors? Dive into this audiobook to learn more about the Inca Empire in a fun, up-to-date journey through its history. The Incas existed around the same time as the Aztecs and the Maya, but archaeologists...

In the hot, steamy world of Brazil's history, secrets lurk around every corner, and the ghosts of the past still haunt the present. Our latest book is an exploration of Brazil's rich and complex history, a story of love and loss, triumph and tragedy. Through the pages of this gripping narrative, you will discover: A rich and layered portrait of Brazil's history and culture. This book captures the essence of Brazil and its people. A nuanced and detailed...

La conquista de América fue el proceso colonialista a través de la sucesión de guerras y conflictos militares ocurridos en el continente americano emprendidos por las monarquías europeas, o en su nombre, con el propósito de incorporar dichos territorios y los indígenas a sus dominios. Para ello se emplearon voluntarios y mercenarios armados organizados por empresarios militares, que podían emplear huestes reales, y que actuaban en nombre de...

"In the ancient city of Itzamna, Lord Six-Rabbit wakes up screaming. A great warrior king of the mighty Maya, he has dreamed he was a lowly, flea-bitten monkey. How could this be? Was this some sorcery sent by his half-brother, Tzelok, the evil priest? 1200 years later, in Boston, Massachusetts, 14-year-old Max Murphy is looking forward to a family vacation. But his parents, both archaeologists and Maya experts, announce a change in plan. They must...