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A biography of the explorer whose brutal conquest of the Aztecs in Mexico was responsible for the first Spanish settlements in the New World.

A biography of the Italian explorer who, in the fifteenth century, became the first European to discover the West Indies islands, located below the southernmost tip of the United States, in three historic voyages sponsored by Spain's monarchy.

Describes the life of Vasco Nu?ez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean and who conceived the idea of a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific.

Describes the life of Hernando Cort?s, the Spanish explorer who discovered Baja California and explored the Pacific coast of Mexico, but who is best remembered for conquering the Aztec Empire.

Looks at the life of Christopher Columbus, discusses how his quest to find a shorter route to Asia led to his discovery of America, and provides information about how Columbus is remembered.

Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.

Describes the life of the sixteenth-century Spanish explorer who traveled from Florida to Mexico and sought justice and fair treatment for the Native Americans.

Follows the excitement as Christopher Columbus, Admiral of the Ocean Sea, shows Europe its first look at the New World.

A biography of the Italian-born merchant, explorer, and navigator who made several voyages to the New World and for whom America is named.

A simple account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to America.