columbus, christopher

Taguri, one of a group of scientists and historians living in a post-apocalyptic world, views the past through a machine, TruSite II, and discovers one of the women she is studying can see her, too. The discovery sets off a debate over whether the past can be changed to save the future.

Profiles the life and historic voyages of fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, describing how he opened the way for exploration and settlement of the Americas.

Follows the stories of ancient nomads, Leif Eriksson, and Christopher Columbus as they make their way to a new land we now call America.

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.

Describes Columbus' achievements and the holiday celebrated in his honor.

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Presents a children's history of the voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and provides information on how the trip was financed, fifteenth-century navigational tools, and some of the problems Columbus and his crew encountered.

Discusses the reintroduction of the horse by Columbus, after its having been extinct in North America for 8500 years, and how that animal changed forever the lives of North Americans.

Detailed description of Columbus's voyage to the New World in 1492.

Chronicles the life, voyages, and discoveries of the intrepid explorer.