Christopher Columbus made the voyage that, for better and worse, changed history. Born in the bustling port city of Genoa, Italy, Christopher Columbus fell in love with the sea and spent his youth learning all he could about steering and navigating a ship. Dreaming of wealth and fame, Columbus believed he could find a new route to the Indies by sailing westward. Expert biographer Emma Bernay paints this compelling portrait of his life and times in a language that will help children follow his journeys to the 'New World.' With careful attention to context, she explains how Columbus won support for his expedition, what happened when he finally reached land, what effect his arrival had on the native people and how he ultimately clashed with the Spanish crown.
- ISBN10 1402744072
- ISBN13 9781402744075
- Publish Date 1 August 2008
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 15 July 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Sterling Juvenile
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English