What must it have been like to be the first to circumnavigate the globe or traverse America from shore to shore? What political, social and financial factors of the day encouraged exploration? What personal dreams and desires drove fearless explorers to search the vast unknown waters and lands, to tempt danger time and time again, all in the name of discovery? This bio combines accessible text, copious illustrations, and supportive sidebars to trace the life, travels, and legacy of Francisco Coronado.