columbus, christopher

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.

A biography of the explorer Christopher Columbus who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a route from Europe to Asia. Discusses his personality, achievements, and influence on cultures as well as criticism due to his perceived cruelty toward the inhabitants of the islands he discovered, his ineptitude at governing the colony he founded, and his tendency toward dishonesty and manipulation of others when it suited his purposes.

Goes beyond the familiar myth of Columbus as the celebrated discoverer of the New World, to examine his troubling legacy of tyranny, murder, and enslavement of many of the native people he encountered in the Caribbean.

Christopher Columbus sails to the New World and returns home with seeds that grow into a marvelous plant.

"In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe. What was the journey like for Columbus, his shipmates, and the Taino people he encountered in the Caribbean? Explore primary sources from Columbus's time to learn about his famous journey."--Provided by publisher.

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

A biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, including all four of his voyages and twenty-one activies.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of the Italian explorer who is credited with discovering America.

Describes the exploration of North America from the late fifteenth century through the seventeenth century, revealing historical details from Columbus' voyage in 1492, Coronado's 1540 expedition, and Sieur de La Salle's expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682.