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Describes the life of Juan Rodr?guez Cabrillo, a sixteenth-century Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Cuba, spent time in the service of Cortes, and undertook explorations which eventually resulted in settlements in southern California.

Readers take a trip back in time to learn about the culture and civilization of fifteenth-century Europe and Spain, and the discovery of America by Columbus.

An account of Columbus's four transatlantic voyages.

Presents a study of the history of Spanish influence in America and describes their first encounter with native peoples of the Americas.

Chronicles the life of explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, focusing on his many accomplishments in the New World.

Introduces the life of Hern?n 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.

Introduces the lives, actions, and impact of the Spanish explorers of the Americas, who were known as the conquistadors.

An easy-to-read biography of the sailor who never fully recognized the importance of his discovery which changed history.

Presents a comprehensive history of Spanish exploration in the Americas during the 1500s.

Garfield tells the story of his great-great-great-great-great-uncle, Don Pedro Garfield, who explored America with Columbus.