Vasco Núñez de Balboa

by Kristin Petrie

This biography introduces young readers to the life of Spanish explorer Vasco N ez de Balboa. The book covers Balboa's childhood service as a page to the Lord of Moguer and the education he received in exchange for his work. Readers learn that Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas may have influenced Balboa's decision to become an explorer. Through engaging text, readers learn of Balboa's first expedition. Balboa sailed with Rodrigo de...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596797401
• ISBN13: 9781596797406
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6