Contains the biography of the courageous explorer and successful entrepreneur of Juan Ponce de Leon and the Spanish exploration of the New World.

Who was Ponce de Leon and did he find the Fountain of Youth? In this book, you’re going to read about the story of Ponce de Leon. In particular, you will be investigating his role in the settlement of Florida. Further, you will learn about the legend of the Fountain of Youth, where it began and if it was ever found. Start reading today.

Provides an introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, who played an important role in the history of Puerto Rico and who discovered and named Florida.

Profiles Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon.

Come along to discover new worlds with some of the greatest explorers in history. Learn about the geographic, economic, and religous reasons that brought them to new regions. Read about the problems they faced and the impact they had.

Steven Otfinoski has written more than one hundred fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. His many biographies include books about Jesse Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, John Wilkes Booth, Nelson Mandela, and Boris Yeltsin. He has also written books on geography, world history, rock music, public speaking, and writing. He is the author of Marco Polo: To China and Back, Francisco Coronado: In Search of the Seven Cities of Gold, and Vasco Nunez de Balboa: Discoverer of the Pacific in the Great Explorations series. His other works for Marshall Cavendish include the twelve-volume transportation series for early readers Here We Go! and books on New Hampshire, Georgia, Maryland, and Washington State in the Celebrate the States and It's My State! series. Book jacket.