columbus, christopher

Provides information about explorer Christopher Columbus, and explains why Americans celebrate Columbus Day.

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Describes the life of explorer Christopher Columbus and discusses his voyages to the islands now known as the West Indies.

Simple text and photographs introduce Christopher Columbus and the Columbus Day holiday.

Highlights the migration of people from Asia to North America and the subsequent "discovery" of the continent by Irish monks, Norsemen, and Christopher Columbus.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Italian navigator, colonizer, and explorer Christopher Columbus.

Readers decide if they would sail with Christopher Columbus, and then find out what really happened.

Young readers will learn about the history of Columbus Day and why it is celebrated.

A retelling of Christopher Columbus' search for the New World.

Presents a short children's history of explorer, Christopher Columbus and describes his life, voyages, and encounters with the native peoples of Hispaniola and other areas of the new world.