Hoogenboom, Lynn

A brief biography of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, that chronicles the life and adventures of the first man to sail around the world.

Chronicles the life of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Ponce de Le?n, discussing his arrival in Florida and other topics, and presents and describes related primary sources such as documents and maps.

Draws from primary source documents to examine the life and accomplishments of Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, discussing his childhood, early voyages, raids on the Spanish, and other topics.

Details the life and exploits of Francisco Pizarro, a Spaniard who explored parts of Central and South America in the 1520s and 30s.

Examines the life and accomplishments of fifteenth-century Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his youth and early jobs, his work for Christopher Columbus, his disputed expedition of 1497, and his other voyages.

Presents a brief biography of Christoper Columbus, providing information on his life, his voyages, and the discovery and exploration of the New World.

Examines the life and career of William Tecumseh Sherman, discussing his childhood and West Point education, his service in the military, his marriage and family, and his controversial role in the Civil War.