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

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.

Christopher Columbus landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Today, October 12 honors Columbus' adventurous spirit as well as his Italian-American heritage. Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the holiday's history and contemporary celebrations in accessible terms. Photographs illustrate Columbus' life as well as modern celebrations of the holiday in his honor.

Examines the history of Columbus Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

Relates the story of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and gives the history of Columbus Day.

"On Columbus Day, we honor the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus as well as the spirit of discovery, but some people wonder whether this is a holiday that should be celebrated at all. Children will learn about Columbus and his voyages, as well as the controversy surrounding his explorations of the Americas. While he opened up the Americas to exploration and settlement from Europe, it was at a great cost to the native peoples already living there....

Every year on October twelfth, with flags and speeches and most of all with festive parades [Americans]. . . celebrate the brave man who sailed ever westward until he reached the shores of America.

Explains ten magic tricks revolving around a Columbus Day theme.

Discusses why and how Columbus Day is celebrated and highlights the life and voyages of the famous explorer.