Books with title Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Born to a noble family, Coronado still had to make his own fortune. Going on a quest, he crisscrossed the southwestern United States in search of the "seven cities of gold." Although he never found the cities, he was the first European to see the Grand Canyon and a multitude of other natural wonders. Readers will journey along in his adventures and struggles, enjoying the text from cover to cover.

This special series focuses on the unique contributions Hispanics have made in the United States from the earliest Spanish explorers to the many successful Latinos in contemporary America. Each book provides historical and factual easy-reading stories. The books are jam-packed with information and contain between 7500 and 9000 words.The 16th century Spanish explorer who traveled the American southwest looking for the Seven Cities of Gold. He and his men were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon.

Born to a noble family, Coronado still had to make his own fortune. Going on a quest, he crisscrossed the southwestern United States in search of the "seven cities of gold." Although he never found the cities, he was the first European to see the Grand Canyon and a multitude of other natural wonders. Readers will journey along in his adventures and struggles, enjoying the text from cover to cover.

"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."--Provided by publisher.

"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."--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and adventures of Francisco de Coronado, who led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Câibola, said to be the home of fabulous treasures, and instead became one of the first Europeans to see much of what would become the southwestern United States.Chronicles the life and adventures of Francisco de Coronado, who led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Câibola, and became one of the first Europeans to see much of what would become the southwestern United States.

Chronicles the life and adventures of Francisco de Coronado, who led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Câibola, said to be the home of fabulous treasures, and instead became one of the first Europeans to see much of what would become the southwestern United States.Chronicles the life and adventures of Francisco de Coronado, who led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Câibola, and became one of the first Europeans to see much of what would become the southwestern United States.