Though there was already a history of North American discovery before Christopher Columbus came on the scene, Spanish explorers were driven, fearless, and in search of new resources, which they found when they encountered North America. Readers learn the historical developments of North America through Spanish exploration. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Located in Southwest Collection.

At the end of this book, you should be able to correctly identify the early Spanish explorers who landed in America. Learn how and why they traveled, and what they discovered in the states that are now Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Go ahead and grab a copy of this book today.

Who were the Spanish explorers who toured Southwest America? Let’s read about them and their story. In particular, study the early Spanish explorers of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the contributions each of the explorers made. Grab a copy today.

Spanish explorers and traders traveled throughout the Great Plains for nearly three centuries before William Becknell blazed the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. Thirty-four major expeditions are documented in this volume. Includes six maps and many black and white illustrations.

Read about the Spanish explorers who came to the Americas and what they found when they arrived.