Vasco Núñez de Balboa in Search of Gold

Set sail on a daring journey into the unknown! In this fast‑paced historical adventure, young readers follow Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a determined explorer who risked everything to chase stories of treasure, new lands, and the great ocean said to lie beyond the mountains.

Through clear storytelling and engaging illustrations, children discover how Balboa traveled across the Atlantic, built a settlement in the New World, and led a dangerous expedition through jungles and over rugged peaks. His quest didn’t just uncover gold—it led to one of the most important discoveries of the Age of Exploration: the first European sighting of the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.

This book presents Balboa’s achievements and challenges with honesty and balance, helping kids understand both the excitement of exploration and the impact it had on the people already living in these lands.

Children will learn:

• Who Vasco Núñez de Balboa was and why he became an explorer
• What life was like during the Age of Exploration
• How Balboa’s journey changed world maps and global trade
• Why exploration brought both discovery and conflict

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, and young history enthusiasts, Vasco Núñez de Balboa in Search of Gold turns a complex chapter of history into an accessible, thought‑provoking adventure.