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Michael Wood follows in the footsteps of some of history's greatest Spanish conquistadors, relating the adventures of Hernan Cortes, Francisco and Gonzalo Pizarro, Cabeza de Vaca, and others in Mexico, Peru, the Amazon, and America.

Presents an "interview" with Christopher Columbus, in which the explorer describes the goals of his four voyages to the New World and discusses their successes and failures, covering such topics as his avoidance of mutiny on his first voyage and his encounters with the Taino, a native people of the Caribbean.

Describes what it was like to travel with Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. Highlights where he went, why and how he got there, and what went right and wrong. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, resources for further information, and color illustrations.

Describes what it was like to travel with Spanish explorer Francisco Vazquez de Coronado. Highlights where he went, why and how he got there, and what went right and wrong. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, resources for further information, and color illustrations.

Presents a full-color illustrated look at Christopher Columbus and his explorations. Discusses conditions aboard his ships, the people he encountered, weather conditions, and Columbus' death and legacy. Features maps, a timeline, fact boxes, quotes, writing activities, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents a biography of Florentine explorer, Amerigo Vespucci, and describes the adventures and exploits of the man for whom the New World was named.

Explains what a conquistador was and describes the expeditions that they conducted in the name of the Spanish government. Depicts the cruelty of many conquistadors toward the native people in their search for gold and their mission to claim lands for Spain. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Discusses the difficulties sailing the new route to Asia with Christopher Columbus.

"Readers decide if they would sail with Christopher Columbus, and then find out what really happened"--Provided by publisher.