Age
10-12
Grade
5-7
Ruth Manning
Juan Ponce de León
Library Binding
(Heinemann Nov. 22, 2000)
What did Juan Ponce de León expect to find in Florida? How did his explorations affect the people living there? Why is he important in the history of Puerto Rico? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.
- Series
- Groundbreakers: Explorers
- ISBN
- 157572376X / 9781575723761
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 14.1 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 0.5
in.