Vasco Nunez de Balboa: First European to Reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World (Spotlight on Explorers and Coloniza

Vasco Nunez de Balboa: First European to Reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World (Spotlight on Explorers and Coloniza

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ISBN: 9781477788288
Grades: 3-6

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The conquistador Balboa is best known for having led the first party of explorers of European descent to reach the Pacific by traveling overland from the Atlantic. An ambitious man from a noble but relatively impoverished family, Balboa was eager to make a name and fortune for himself in the New World. His initiative and take-charge attitude helped him rise to power but also made him powerful enemies who, in the long run, orchestrated his trial and execution for usurping power. An assessment of Balboa's legacy and lasting impact conclude the book.

The human spirit of discovery has always driven explorers to forge unchartered routes to distant territories. Before the discovery of the New World, explorers from Europe, Africa, and Asia brought the culture, politics, and customs of their homes to far-away lands. These actions encouraged trade, the spread of ideas and technology, and cultural interaction and exchange. This spirit of exploration continued with the European discovery and colonization of the Americas. The biographies in this series detail the lives and deeds of the most noteworthy explorers to cross the high seas or tread new routes across continents. Each title investigates their motivations, the often negative physical and cultural effects of exploration on native peoples, and, in turn, the influence of foreign cultures on society back home. ~Amber

Primary Subject
History/Geography
Grade Start
3
Grade End
6
ISBN
9781477788288
Format
Paperback
Brand Name
Rosen Classroom
Weight
0.65 (lbs.)
Dimensions
9.5" x 7.5" x 0.25"
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