A&E Television
History.com: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of Ferdinand Magellan, a 16th century Portuguese explorer who travelled with a Spanish fleet, and an account of his voyage around the world, from which he did not return.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Hernando Cortes 1485 1547
Furnished is a brief summary of the life and explorations of Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes. Take a look at the photos and maps of his journey of what today is called Mexico.
Library of Congress
Loc: Parallel Histories: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts Settlements
Insights, primary and secondary source material and timeline on early exploration and Spanish settlement of Florida and the Atlantic Coast.
Library of Congress
Loc: Parallel Histories: Coronado
A brief description of Coronado's life and adventures with links to original and related documents, including illustrations and explorer notes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Francisco Pizarro
A biography of Francisco Pizarro, organized into grade-appropriate sub-topics.
Other
Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Hernando De Soto (1500? 1542)
Read about Hernando de Soto's travels throughout Arkansas in his quest for gold and silver.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Exploration Through the Ages: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo is known for exploring the California coast and claiming the land for Spain, but he did so many other things prior to that.See why Cabrillo wa so important to the Spanish in the New World.Be sure to click on...
Other
San Diego History Center: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (? 1543)
After a description of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's activities in Mexico and Guatemala, there is a day by day description of his sailing expedition up the coast of California.
Mariners' Museum and Park
The Mariners' Museum: Exploration Through the Ages: Alonso Alvarez De Pineda
Little is known about Alonso Alvarez de Pineda's life except for the last year. Read about his explorations for Spain and his contributions to the Spanish empire.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Magellan Circumnavigated the Globe
Ewandro Magalhaes shares the story of Magellan's journey.
Other
American Journeys: Relation of the Voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
A brief relating of the life of Juan Rodriguez and the Cabrillo expedition, 1542-1543, up the coast of California.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Vasco Nunez De Balboa
A brief biography of Spanish conquistador, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, featuring his successful voyage for Spain to the western coast of South America in the early sixteenth century.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Cabeza De Vaca
A biography of Cabeza de Vaca (1490-1557), a Spanish explorer in both North and South America. This site has a Google widget that will translate the page into many languages.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Hernando Cortes
A biography of Hernando Cortes (or Cortez) (1485 -1547), a Spanish adventurer who conquered what is now central and southern Mexico. His seizure of land, power, and wealth made him the greatest Spanish conqueror in the Americas. His...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Vasco Nunez De Balboa
A biography of the life of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Hernando Cortes Facts
Interesting biographical facts on the life of Hernando Cortes, the man who conquered the Aztec empire.
PBS
Pbs: Hernan Cortes and the Fall of the Aztec Empire
Learn about the fall of the Aztec Empire. You can use the navigation tool at the left to click into more information on the Aztecs and the Spanish conquest of Cortes. Uses popups.
Mr. Nussbaum
Mr. Nussbaum: Hernando De Soto Biography for Kids
Information about de Soto's life and explorations in the New World.
Other
American Journeys: Narrative of De Soto's Expedition
Background on a narraative about Hernando De Soto's exploration of the New World, including the role played by Luis de Moscoso. The originally-Spanish narrative has been translated into English and access to that document is available...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Balboa
Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Balboa
Artist's representation of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Coronado National Memorial: Coronado's Seven Cities
Read about Francisco Coronado's quest for the Seven Cities of Cibola that took him across the Southwest and into the Midwest. Included is a link to a map showing his route.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: People, Places and Cultures: Grade 6 Unit 3 Lesson 4 Quiz
Take this five question quiz on Spanish and Portuguese exploreration.
University of South Florida
Exploring Florida: Hernando De Soto Arrives and Explores Florida
A description of Hernando de Soto's explorations, focusing primarily on his expedition in Florida.