columbus, christopher

Presents an illustrated biography of Christopher Columbus, documenting his travels across the Atlantic to the New World. Compares his accomplishments to his darker deeds, including his enslavement of native peoples.

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

The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes.

Traces the story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from the fifteenth century to the present, documenting the historical impact of such influences as potatoes, the rubber plant, and malaria.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who was determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

Reveals how the voyages of Columbus reintroduced plants and animals that had been separated millions of years earlier, documenting how the ensuing exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas fostered a European rise.

Discusses the difficulties sailing the new route to Asia with Christopher Columbus.

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

Follows the travels of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.