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Ponce de Leon: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico by Rachel Eagen (English) Paper
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9780778724483
- Type
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780778724483
- Book Title
- Ponce De Leon : Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico
- Book Series
- In the Footsteps of Explorers Ser.
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Item Length
- 10.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- History / Central & South America, People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, History / Exploration & Discovery, Biography & Autobiography / Historical
- Item Weight
- 2.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 32 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0778724484
ISBN-13
9780778724483
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46917816
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ponce De Leon : Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
History / Central & South America, People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, History / Exploration & Discovery, Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Book Series
In the Footsteps of Explorers Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
2.6 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2005-015377
Reviews
..." There is no sugar-coating of how either of these explorers treated the natives they encountered, their own men, or even their colleagues, in the struggle for power and prestige. Readers who enjoy information in chunks and pieces will take to these volumes...with many renderings of journeys taken, sights seen, and events unfolded, as well as sidebars containing helpful timelines. Each volume contains a handy glossary and index....Recommended for grades 4-7."
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
Fifth Grade
Synopsis
Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the native inhabitants of Florida and Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy learning about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew also included. Other topics include - Ponce de Leon's life, from a page, to a squire, to Governor of a plantation - his motivation for seeking to settle the "New World" - his discoveries of Florida and The Tortugas - his plantation Cassava, and its role in future trade routes - aid from the Taino Indians in farming, and the repulsion by the Calusa Natives from the Florida coast - a recipe for Cassava bread - colorful maps and images showing the areas explored - sections on the age of exploration - the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown - real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels - how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment, Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de León is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew. A recipe from the period is also included. Topics include - Ponce de León's life, from a page, to a squire, to Governor of a plantation - his military successes - his motivation for seeking to settle the "New World" - his discoveries of Florida and of The Tortugas - his plantation Cassava, and its role in future trade routes - the relationships he had with Native Americans: aid from the Taino Indians in farming, and the repulsion by the Calusa Natives from the Florida coast - life at sea for Ponce de León and his crew - a recipe for Cassava bread Teacher's guide available., This book is suitable for ages 8-14. Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513, as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew. A recipe from the period is also included. The topics include: Ponce de Leon's life, from a page, to a squire, to Governor of a plantation; his military successes; his motivation for seeking to settle the New World; his discoveries of Florida and of The Tortugas; his plantation Cassava, and its role in future trade routes; the relationships he had with Native Americans: aid from the Taino Indians in farming, and the repulsion by the Calusa Natives from the Florida coast; life at sea for Ponce de Leon and his crew; a recipe for Cassava bread., Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Len is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew. A recipe from the period is also included.
LC Classification Number
E125.P7E23 2005
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