Hernando de Soto: Trailblazer of the American Southeast
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This series supports the social studies curriculum for: - European exploration of the Americas- people, places and environment
Library of Explorers and Exploration Series
Embark on thrilling journeys across the globe and into the depths of human curiosity with this captivating series. Discover the lives of intrepid explorers who pushed the boundaries of the known world and unveiled its wonders. Each volume delivers compelling narratives of courage, resilience, and the unyielding quest for knowledge. It's a celebration of discovery and the human spirit that inspires readers of all ages.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: Famous Journeys to the American Southwest and Colonial New Mexico
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This series supports the social studies curriculum for: - European exploration of the Americas- people, places and environment
Ferdinand Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A description of the life and voyage of the sixteenth-century Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.
John Cabot: The Ongoing Search for a Westward Passage to Asia
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Examines the facts and theories surrounding the voyages taken to North America by the English explorer John Cabot in the late 1490s.
Hernan Cortes: The Conquest of Mexico and the Aztec Empire
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A driven man obsessed with conquering Mexico and the Aztec Empire, Cortes, the most famous of the Spanish conquistadors, did just that in 1521. This book retells the dramatic story of his quest, this time using primary source material and quotes taken from both the Aztecs and the letters of Cortes himself. This biography is an exciting examination of history that will engage new and familiar readers alike.