World Explorers: Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
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Learn MoreFrancisco Vázquez de Coronado sought the fabled golden cities thought to be in the North American Southwest. His explorations did not turn up any golden cities; however, he was the first European to see the Colorado river and the Grand Canyon. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: World Explorers
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