PANORAMA DE LAS AMÒ⬰RICAS is designed for use in the first months of beginning Spanish courses and beyond. Initially, only very basic vocabulary and the present tense are used. A special effort has been made to grade the readings so that they progress from the simple and basic to the more complex. To stimulate interest in Latin American literature, the authors have included selections from some of their best writers in Temas de investigaciÒ³n sections found in lessons 10 through 25. These selections give a firsthand view of Latin American life.