Hernando Corte s

Firefly & Fern Summary

This biography introduces young readers to Hernando Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 1500s. Through Patricia Calvert's engaging narrative, children will learn about exploration, history, and one of the most significant encounters between European and American civilizations, presented in an age-appropriate way that encourages critical thinking about this complex historical period.