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25) Hernando De Soto
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of the Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River, explored in what is now Florida, and took part in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
30) Columbus Day
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about explorer Christopher Columbus, and explains why Americans celebrate Columbus Day.
34) Ponce de León
Author
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of Ponce de Leon, the fifteenth-century Spanish explorer best known for his quest to discover the legendary Fountain of Youth.
35) In 1492
Author
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World.
37) Columbus Day
Author
Pub. Date
[1990]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses how the achievements of the man credited with discovering America led to the present-day celebration of his landing in the New World.
39) Ponce de Leon
Author
Pub. Date
1991
Description
Examines the political forces and personal ambition that drove Ponce de Leon in his explorations.