Heinrichs, Ann.

De Soto : Hernando de Soto explores the Southeast / by Ann Heinrichs. - Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, c2002. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. - Exploring the world .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

Growing up with a dream -- Off to the new world -- The conquest of Peru -- An empire of his own -- The last adventure.

Describes the life and achievements of the sixteenth-century Spaniard who explored Florida and other southern states, and became the first white man to cross the Mississippi River.

6.5 3-6 Follett Library Resources

0756501792

2001004730


De Soto, Hernando, ca. 1500-1542.


Explorers.


America--Exploration.

E125.S7 / H45 2002

970.01/6/092 970.01/6/092 B