Zronik, John Paul
Francisco Pizarro : journeys through Peru and South America John Zronik. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2005. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. - In the footsteps of explorers .
Includes index.
A conquistador -- The known world -- To the Pacific -- Pizarro's voyages -- Life at sea -- The Inca empire -- Pizarro and the Inca -- Spanish conquest -- Pizarro's legacy.
This book is intended for ages 8-14. Inspired by Cortes' discovery in the early 1500s of gold in Mexico, Francisco Pizarro was inspired like many to seek his fortune through expedition. This interesting new book describes the life and travels of Pizarro as a soldier for Spain and of his eventual conquest of Peru. Sensitively written text describes his attack on the Inca capital and his defeat of the last great Inca emperor, Atahuallpa. Its features include: maps outlining Pizarro's routes; pirates, such as Francis Drake, during the Age of Exploration; the Inca culture before and after Pizarro's conquest; early navigational and steering equipment; the war between Pizarro and Diego de Almagro; Spain's economic and social state after the conquest of Peru; the Spanish Inquisition's effect on exploration; and life at sea, including unpredictable weather, sickness, and superstitions.
IG1020L
0778724115 (rlb) 0778724476 (pbk)
9780778724117
9780778724117 9780778724476
2005001086
Pizarro, Francisco ca. 1475-1541 --Travel
Incas
Explorers--Peru
Explorers--Spain
Explorateurs
Explorateurs
Explorateurs--Espagne
Peru--History--Conquest, 1522-1548
South America--Description and travel--Histoire
j985.02092 Zro 29
Francisco Pizarro : journeys through Peru and South America John Zronik. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2005. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. - In the footsteps of explorers .
Includes index.
A conquistador -- The known world -- To the Pacific -- Pizarro's voyages -- Life at sea -- The Inca empire -- Pizarro and the Inca -- Spanish conquest -- Pizarro's legacy.
This book is intended for ages 8-14. Inspired by Cortes' discovery in the early 1500s of gold in Mexico, Francisco Pizarro was inspired like many to seek his fortune through expedition. This interesting new book describes the life and travels of Pizarro as a soldier for Spain and of his eventual conquest of Peru. Sensitively written text describes his attack on the Inca capital and his defeat of the last great Inca emperor, Atahuallpa. Its features include: maps outlining Pizarro's routes; pirates, such as Francis Drake, during the Age of Exploration; the Inca culture before and after Pizarro's conquest; early navigational and steering equipment; the war between Pizarro and Diego de Almagro; Spain's economic and social state after the conquest of Peru; the Spanish Inquisition's effect on exploration; and life at sea, including unpredictable weather, sickness, and superstitions.
IG1020L
0778724115 (rlb) 0778724476 (pbk)
9780778724117
9780778724117 9780778724476
2005001086
Pizarro, Francisco ca. 1475-1541 --Travel
Incas
Explorers--Peru
Explorers--Spain
Explorateurs
Explorateurs
Explorateurs--Espagne
Peru--History--Conquest, 1522-1548
South America--Description and travel--Histoire
j985.02092 Zro 29