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Goes beyond the familiar myth of Columbus as the celebrated discoverer of the New World, to examine his troubling legacy of tyranny, murder, and enslavement of many of the native people he encountered in the Caribbean.

Follows the travels of Spanish explorer Vasco N??ez de Balboa who explored Panama and was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, who--although he failed in his search for the mythical seven cities of gold--discovered the Grand Canyon during his explorations of North America.

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Learn about the life and journeys of explorer Hernando de Soto.

Learn about the life and accomplishments of the first man to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World, Vasco Nunez de Balboa.

Learn about the life and accomplishments of Amerigo Vespucci, who explored South America and the West Indies.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of the Italian explorer who is credited with discovering America.

"[Presents the biography of Hernando de Soto.] In the 1500s, Hernando de Soto traveled throughout Central America and Peru, as well as the southeastern areas of the United States, in search of treasures and land for Spain. Although he may have had Spain's best interests at heart, de Soto and his expedition left a deadly trail of disease in their wake. De Soto would never find the rumored riches he sought. But he did discover the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents the biography of explorer Hernando de Soto.] Hernando de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to explore the southeastern United States. He traveled almost four years and covered more than 4,000 miles. Follow along the brave journey of de Soto and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southeast"--Provided by publisher.