A biography of the English explorer and sea captain who explored three North American waterways later named for him--the Hudson River, Hudson Bay, and Hudson Strait.

Henry Hudson

Children's Books

Ruth Manning

Biographies

Tandem Library

Your Passport to Cuba (World Passport)

Raintree

Francisco Pizarro (Groundbreakers)

The life and conquests of the Spanish explorer who joined an expedition to the New World in 1502 and subsequently claimed for Spain parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America including Peru.

Heinemann/Raintree

Henry Hudson (Groundbreakers)

Juan Ponce De Leon (Groundbreakers)

What did Juan Ponce de León expect to find in Florida? How did his explorations affect the people living there? Why is he important in the history of Puerto Rico? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.

Hernando De Soto (Groundbreakers)

<p>How did Hernando de Soto's family background affect his career? In what way did he help Francisco Pizzaro conquer the Incas? Why did he return to Spain in 1535? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.</p>

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