spanish

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus, who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

Demonstrates the value of curiosity in the life of Christopher Columbus.

Briefly traces the explorations of Columbus, Cort?s, Pizarro, Cabeza de Vaca, and Coronado and their effects on the civilizations of the New World.

Describes the discovery of the new world, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and Spanish settlement of other areas.

Examines the life of Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, including his early explorations in the Americas, his conquest of Peru and the Inca Empire, and his death and legacy.

Traces the life and accomplishments of Spanish explorer and conquistador, Francisco V?squez de Coronado, who led a major expedition from Mexico through what is now the southwestern United States.

Describes Hern?n Cort?s's and Francisco Pizarro's conquests and explorations in Mexico and Peru, discussing the sophisticated Aztec and Inca civilizations and the role of European diseases in their destruction.

Biography of explorer Ponce de Le?on, profiling his life and travels to the New World, both with Christopher Columbus and on expeditions of his own.

Examines the life and career of Juan Ponce de L?eon, tracing his travels in the Carribbean and his discoveries of Florida and the Gulf Stream during his unsuccessful search for the fountain of youth.