columbus, christopher

A biography of Christopher Columbus told in the first person and emphasizing his desire from childhood to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to new places.

A biography of Christopher Columbus, supplemented with historical and cultural information about the Renaissance world and the New World he explored.

A biography of the sailor illustrated with charts and maps detailing the voyages that changed the world.

"Discover the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, Italian navigator who discovered the West Indies"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a full-color illustrated look at Christopher Columbus and his explorations. Discusses conditions aboard his ships, the people he encountered, weather conditions, and Columbus' death and legacy. Features maps, a timeline, fact boxes, quotes, writing activities, a glossary, and further resources.

Tells the story of Christopher Columbus's accidental discovery of America, focusing on how he planned for the voyage and what he might have been thinking the night before his journey began.

Explores the rivalry between Christopher Columbus, working for Spain, and fellow Italian, John Cabot, working for England, to discover a more direct route to the Indies.

Presents Columbus's self-perception and personal history, as far as possible, in his own words.

Analyzes what is known about the life of explorer Christopher Columbus from various sources such as his personal diaries and private correspondence as well as from manuscripts and biographies written by historians throughout history. Also, includes facts about his early, formative years and his four voyages to America.

"Readers decide if they would sail with Christopher Columbus, and then find out what really happened"--Provided by publisher.