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Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap ; An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe and landed on a Caribbean island in what he thought was India. Over the next twelve years, Columbus made several voyages to the New World, seeking gold and power and bringing other Europeans to start colonies. How can we know what the journey was like for Columbus, his shipmates, and the Taino people he met in the Caribbean? We can study maps and tools Columbus used, excerpts from his journal, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Kane Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, beginning with his childhood dream of being a sailor. Despite his incredible courage and determination, Columbus' greed caused many problems. His voyages never brought him the riches he sought, but what he did find was more important than he ever could have imagined.
8) Columbus Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Columbus Day might seem like just another day off from school, but every year we remember Columbus's important contributions to our nation. Today Columbus's journey to the West Indies is celebrated in a variety of ways, including parades, reenactments, and Italian-American festivals. Readers can learn about the holiday's history and significance, in addition to following a blue corn cake recipe and making a boat craft from a walnut shell and clay....
10) Columbus Day
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of Christopher Colombus, how Columbus Day became a holiday, and how it is celebrated in the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the explorer Christopher Columbus and his four voyages to the New World. Introduces the life and accomplishments of the Italian explorer and provides activities based on nautical concepts and the era in which he lived.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know the story of Columbus and his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The Santa Marta may not have been the only ship Christopher Columbus used on his explorations, but it was by far the biggest. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn all about the flagship, from its journey across the sea to its fateful ending off the coast of Haiti. Engaging fictional narratives give readers an idea of what life would have been like for those on board. Colorful photographs and accessible text provide insight into the historical...
14) Encounter
Author
Publisher
Voyager Books, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Describes the exploration of North America in the times of explorers Christopher Columbus, Francisco VïŽazquez de Coronado, and Sieur de La Salle. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from Columbus' voyage in 1492, Coronado's 1540 expedition, and Sieur de La Salle's expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682.
17) Follow the dream
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient.
20) Columbus Day
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Columbus Day holiday, including its history and the way it is celebrated. This fun, fact-filled series introduces young readers to some of the most popular holidays. Each book discusses the history of the holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and symbols associated with it. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.
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