columbus, christopher

Explains the history of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America.

Examines the life of the explorer, including his voyages and discoveries in the New World.

Relates the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, whose voyages across the Atlantic revealed to fifteenth-century Europeans the riches of the Americas.

Presents the life of Christopher Columbus, one of the greatest explorers in history, from his childhood in Genoa, to his voyages to the New World in search of Asia, to his death, penniless and disgraced.

Text in Spanish. Describes the life of Christopher Columbus and how he came to discover the new world.

The cabin boy on the "Santa Maria" keeps a diary which records his experiences when he sails with Columbus on his first voyage to the New World in 1492.

In a pictorial retelling, Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient.

Explores the origins and historical background of Columbus Day, and offers details about how and why the occasion is remembered.