Explore with Francisco Vazquez de Coronado
Download or Read eBook Explore with Francisco Vazquez de Coronado PDF written by Tim Cooke and published by Travel with the Great Explorer. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Tim Cooke |
| Publisher | : Travel with the Great Explorer |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-08-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0778728471 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780778728474 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Explore with Francisco Vazquez de Coronado by : Tim Cooke
Book excerpt: 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.
