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.

Introduces Columbus Day, briefly outlines the life and accomplishments of the explorer, and describes the way people celebrate the holiday.

Explains what is known about the life and discoveries of Columbus, and discusses some of the stories people have believed that are not accurate and whether the results of his voyages were positive or negative.

Presents in graphic novel format the story of Christopher Columbus's voyage to America in 1492 and his return to Spain.

Learn about the explorer Christopher Columbus and his four voyages to the New World.

This title will familiarize readers with Columbus Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Columbus Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"This is a starry love story, a tale of seething jealousies and subterfuge, a political imbroglio, and religious cruelties. It sounds like Shakespeare and it could have very well been the plot of one of his plays." --Toronto Star In 1494, award-winning author Stephen R. Bown tells the untold story of the explosive feud between monarchs, clergy, and explorers that split the globe between Spain and Portugal and made the world's oceans a battleground. When...

A retelling of Christopher Columbus' search for the New World.

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.