Hernando de Soto: An Explorer of the Southeast

by Amie Hazleton

Overview

Delve into the life of Hernando de Soto in this captivating biography. Hernando de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to explore the southeastern United States. He traveled almost four years and covered more than 4,000 miles. Follow along the brave journey of de Soto and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southeast.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515742043
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	World Explorers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Growing Up with a Dream 4

Chapter 1 Headed to the Americas 8

Chapter 2 The Defeat of Peru 14

Chapter 3 De Soto's Empire 20

Chapter 4 The Last Adventure 24

Timeline 28

Important People 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Engaging, Mid-Level Text; Vivid and Accurate Photographs; Fact Boxes; On-Page Definitions of Glossary Terms; Maps and Infographics; Sidebars with Supplemental Information and Anecdotes; Timeline with Important Dates in Explorer's Life