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Children's Nonfiction Exploration & Discovery

Ponce de Léon: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico

by (author) Rachel Eagen

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Exploration & Discovery, Geography, Historical
Recommended Age
9 to 10
Recommended Grade
4 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778724483
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $10.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778724124
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $25.95

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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.

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