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Hernando de Soto: An Explorer of the Southeast
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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.
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Victor Rivas
Victor Rivas was born and raised in Vigo, Spain, and he lives outside of Barcelona. He has been a freelance illustrator for thirty years, illustrating children’s and teen books, comics, and concept art for multimedia games and animation.
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Hernando de Soto - Victor Rivas
World Explorers: Hernando de Soto by Amie Hazleton
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION: GROWING UP WITH A DREAM
Chapter 1:HEADED TO THE AMERICAS
Chapter 2:THE DEFEAT OF PERU
Chapter 3:DE SOTO’S EMPIRE
Chapter 4:THE LAST ADVENTURE
TIMELINE
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
GLOSSARY
READ MORE
CRITICAL THINKING USING THE COMMON CORE
INDEX
COPYRIGHT
BACK COVER
Introduction
GROWING UP WITH A DREAM
Hernando de Soto was born in 1500 in Jérez de los Caballeros, Spain. His parents were nobles, born in nearby Badajoz. Besides Hernando and Juan, the couple had two daughters, Catalina and Maria. They lived in Jérez de los Caballeros, a bustling market town lined with houses and shops. Even as a boy, Hernando de Soto knew he would leave his southwestern Spanish home someday.
When his parents died, Hernando’s older brother, Juan, would inherit everything they owned. That was the law in Spain. Younger sons, like Hernando, would get nothing.
FACT!
In the 1500s southwestern Spain was harsh and rocky. It was covered in dry, dusty fields. But there was something special about this part of Spain. It produced
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