Primary source explorers

"In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic ... Through letters, maps, and images, and more ... [this book invites young readers to] travel with LaSalle and explore primary sources from his time"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe. What was the journey like for Columbus, his shipmates, and the Taino people he encountered in the Caribbean? Explore primary sources from Columbus's time to learn about his famous journey."--Provided by publisher.

"Hern?n Cort?s left Spain for the Caribbean and eventually conquered the Aztec Empire ... [Young readers are invited to] learn more about Cort?'s journey and the Aztec culture he tried to destroy. Follow Cort?s on his expedition using primary sources from his time"--Provided by publisher.

"Francisco V?zquez de Coronado traveled in search of legendary gold-filled cities. Though he came up empty-handed, his men became the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon ... [This book provides] maps, quotations, and other primary sources to learn about his journeys"--Provided by publisher.

"[Young readers are invited to] take a journey with Juan Ponce de Le?n ... [using] primary sources from his time to learn about his historical explorations"--Provided by publisher.

"Henry Hudson spent years searching for the Northwest Passage. Though he never found it, he became the first European to sail up the Hudson River, which bears his name ... [This book provides] primary sources from Hudson's time to [help readers] learn about his journeys"--Provided by publisher.