Simón Bolívar: Fighting for Latin American Liberation

By Bárbara Cruz

Sim?n Bol?var was a revolutionary and a political leader whose courageous battles for Latin self-rule led to the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama as independent nations. Today, Bol?var is known as a great hero, and his name graces many institutions and streets across Latin America. This text examines Bol?var's life and influence using primary source documents, photographs, and an examination of the context in which Bol?var fought for Latin American independence. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766089525
• ISBN13: 9780766089525
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7