Cover of Francisco Coronado

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