A biography of Christopher Columbus for young readers, explaining why he is famous, and discussing his early life, his preparation for his voyage, and his landing in America. Includes lists of significant dates and words.
Simple text and illustrations present Christopher Columbus's life story, covering how he became a sailor, his arrival in the New World, and his death in Spain in 1506.
Describes how the lives of America's native inhabitants are changed forever by European explorers who claim the land and its resources for their countries.
Describes the events surrounding the voyages of Christopher Columbus to the New World, the reasons for those voyages, and how they helped to shape the future of the Americas.
A brief biography of the Italian weaver's son who never achieved his dream of finding a trade route to India but in pursuing it opened the door to the New World.