Francisco Coronado
by Karen Price Hossell
Groundbreakers
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Journey back to the 1500s with Francisco Coronado, a daring Spanish explorer who set out to discover legendary cities of gold in the American Southwest. Instead of treasure, he uncovered the rich cultures of Native American villages, revealing a story of adventure and unexpected discoveries. Young readers will be captivated by the challenges and excitement of exploration during this fascinating time.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalExplorersHistoricalAdventureBiography
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1403402426
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 8,492
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
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People
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (1510-1554)
Places
AmericaNew SouthwestSpain