Explore with Hernando de Soto

From the Series Travel with the Great Explorers
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

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. Teacher's guide available.

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978-0-7787-2853-5
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978-1-4271-7728-5
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 910.92
Lexile IG1000L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level S
Subjects History, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2017
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 10.75
Graphics
BISACS JNF025080, JNF007020, JNF038100
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Rachel Stuckey