A Journey with Hernán Cortés

From the Series Primary Source Explorers

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

In 1504 Hernán Cortés left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his conquest of the Aztec Empire. How can we learn more about Cortés, his conquest, and the Aztec culture he tried to destroy? We have letters, maps, and journals written by Cortés and those who traveled with him. We also have Aztec artifacts and the stories of those he conquered. Follow Cortés on his expedition through Mexico and explore primary sources from his time to learn more.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2018
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2017-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF025080, JNF052000
Dewey 972.02092
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 940
Guided Reading Level V
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Source notes, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and eSource

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple