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1) Columbus
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Presents information about the life of the Italian explorer, including his birth and early sea voyages, his famed discovery of the New World, and his legacy in American history.
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Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."
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"In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to - and naming of - Florida is one of his greatest legacies"--
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Christopher Columbus most likely wasn t the person to discover the Americas. He wasn t even the first European to do so! Despite that, his three trips to the Western Hemisphere led to many more European explorers heading in that direction. In this volume, readers familiar with Columbus s travels on the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria can learn who Columbus was beyond his travels. Supported by full-color and historic images, interesting main content turns...
11) Follow the dream
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Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient.
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Delve into the life of Hernando de Soto in this captivating biography. 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.
15) Amerigo Vespucci
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Profiles the life and adventures of Amerigo Vespucci, the man who is credited with discovering South America.
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