Hernando de Soto: And His Expeditions Across the Americas (Explorers of New Lands)

In 1536, De Soto became rich when he helped lead the Spanish conquest of the Inca empire in South America. He continued his explorations through what is today the southern United States. Ages 8+ years. Highlights the life of the Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River, explored what is now Florida, and took part in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire Conquering an empire The boy adventurer Conquering Nicaragua The Central America years Discovery of Peru On to La Florida Mississippian culture The changing tide The end of the road.