Ponce de León: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico (In the

Ponce de León: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico (In the Footsteps of Explorers, 8)

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.
Country USA
Brand Crabtree Publishing Company
Manufacturer Crabtree Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FBA-|301667
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780778724483
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Crabtree Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Crabtree Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|301667
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780778724483
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Ponce de León: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico (In the Footsteps of Explorers, 8)