Explore with Hernando de Soto

by Rachel Stuckey

Book Overview

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover--and cross--the Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with being a leader in the Spanish conquests of Central America and Peru, making first contact with the Inca emperor Atahuallpa, and being made the governor of Cuba. He was also a fierce and controversial explorer, who was involved in many conflicts with the Native Americans who lived in the lands he explored and conquered.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778728498
• ISBN13: 9780778728498
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6