I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean
Author: Rosie Greenwood
Publisher: I Wonder Why
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013
Genre: Discoveries in geography
ISBN: 9780753436479

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean
Author: Rosie Greenwood
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753458608

Designed to amuse and intrigue young readers, I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean and Other Questions About Explorers answers all sorts of questions that children ask about discovery and exploration, including those about the earliest explorers and traders and how they saw the world, the great age of discovery with its stories of famous explorers, fantastic cities, and new foods and products, and discoveries under the sea and out in space. The wealth of information in this book is backed up with stunning, high-quality artwork, facts, and lively cartoons to make the learning fun!

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus
Author: Janet Benge
Publisher: YWAM Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781932096231

Introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, the first man known to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and discusses what he found when he reached the islands now known as the West Indies.

Bridges: The Voyages of Christopher Columbus

Bridges: The Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Author: Steven Otfinoski
Publisher: Benchmark Education Company
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011
Genre: America
ISBN: 1450927947

Four times Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he lived through storms and shipwrecks. He visited many islands and met native peoples. He started colonies for Spain. Once he was sent home in chains. Columbus always believed he had reached the East, or Asia. One of the most famous explorers of all times never knew where he had been!

Meet Christopher Columbus

Meet Christopher Columbus
Author: James T. de Kay
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307814947

Schoolchildren will be fascinated by this clear account of Columbus's voyages and his encounters with storms, Indians, and political intrigue. A map of the world in Columbus's time and a detailed drawing of the Santa Maria add depth to this exciting, real-life adventure tale.

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus
Author: Adrianna Morganelli
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778724094

Intended for ages 8-14, this book talks about Columbus, his famous journey and the results of his interaction with the indigenous people he encountered. Features include: full-colour maps of the journey; native American culture and customs before and after Columbus' arrival; and the evolution of the world map.

Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus?

Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus?
Author: Jean Fritz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1997-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0698115805

Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz takes us on a historic tour of Christopher Colubus! "In a simple, short biography of Columbus she has been extraordinarily successful in extracting the essence of the man."—The Horn Book Christopher Columbus thought he knew where he was going. He had planned to be the first to cross the ocean and reach the rich lands of the Indies. And when he returned to Spain, he insisted to everyone who would listen that he'd succeeded. But that wasn't exactly true. Little did Columbus know that his mistake would come to be known as America! "Fritz's unconventional look at the great explorer who accidently discovered the New World reveals the navigator's obstinate as well as his visionary side."—School Library Journal

Celebrating Columbus Day

Celebrating Columbus Day
Author: Elaine Landau
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766040335

Learn about this famous explorer who crossed the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Americas.

The Voyages of Christopher Columbus

The Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Author: Steven Otfinoski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011
Genre: America
ISBN: 9781410887436

Four times Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he lived through storms and shipwrecks. He visited many islands and met native peoples. He started colonies for Spain. Once he was sent home in chains. Columbus always believed he had reached the East, or Asia. One of the most famous explorers of all times never knew where he had been!