Hern?n Cort?s

by Brendan January

Book Overview

What did Hernan Cortes hope to find when he explored Mexico? Why did he decide to destroy Tenochtitlan? How did his journey shape the future of Mexico? Follow the life of Hernan Cortes from his childhood in Spain, to his travels to the New World, to his rule over Mexico. Find out how his legacy was felt in Mexico for centuries after his death."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403402434
• ISBN13: 9781403402431
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7