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An introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, who conquered Peru while seeking a land filled with gold, silver, and other riches.

Describes the life and achievements of Ponce de Le?n, the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus, went on to become governer of Puerto Rico, and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.

A biography of the Spanish explorer and governor of Cuba, who attempted to find the Fountain of Youth in the New World.

Relates the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, whose voyages across the Atlantic revealed to fifteenth-century Europeans the riches of the Americas.

Discusses the history of the southwestern region of the United States from the sixteenth century to the Mexican War, examining the interactions between the Spanish, Indians, and American pioneers.

Profiles the life and adventures of late fifteenth and early sixteen-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus who crossed the Atlantic in 1492 in search of the riches in Asia.

Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of the Spaniards on the Indians, and the ultimate cultural influence of the Native Americans on their white conquerors.

Text and illustrations survey Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's journey northward from New Spain in search of legendary cities of gold, describing his struggles, discoveries, disappointments, and return to New Spain, and providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.

A retelling of Christopher Columbus' search for the New World.

Explains the importance of the contribution made by the Italian sailor and navigator Christopher Columbus, whose discovery of America in 1492 changed the geography of the known world.