Explore with Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

From the Series Travel with the Great Explorers
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

This fascinating book follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado on his quest to find the fabled Cities of Gold in what is now the Southwestern United States. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an appealing tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include why the Spaniards sent Coronado into the Southwest, deadly clashes with the Pueblo peoples, the first European sighting of the Grand Canyon and the Great Plains, and Coronado's eventual disappointment and disgrace. Teacher's guide available.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 910.92
Lexile IG980L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level S
Subjects History, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2017
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 10.75
Graphics
BISACS JNF025080, JNF007020, JNF038100
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Tim Cooke