Francisco Coronado

By Karen Price Hossell

Book Overview

What did Francisco Coronado hope to find when he explored the Southwest? Why was his expedition so important to the Spaniards? How did Native Americans help him on his journey? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403402426
• ISBN13: 9781403402424
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7