Hernando de Soto

by Ruth Manning

Book Overview

How did Hernando de Soto's family background affect his career? In what way did he help Francisco Pizzaro conquer the Incas? Why did he return to Spain in 1535? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575723883
• ISBN13: 9781575723884
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7