| Columbus Contributor(s): Demi (Author), Demi (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0761461671 ISBN-13: 9780761461678 Publisher: Two Lions OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011036019 |
| Lexile Measure: 1070 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 10.2" W x 10.34" (1.42 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 15th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 153553 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with three ships, a crew, and supplies for his journey. Columbus embarked on the first of four voyages to the East in 1492. Although he never reached Asia, he did land in Central and South America, establishing a firm foothold in America and opening up wider European exploration to the new continent and other other foreign lands. Using Chinese paintbrushes and inks, gold overlays, and Italian marbled paper from Florence, Italy, Demi paints Columbus's vast world with characteristic skill and beauty. |
Contributor Bio(s): Demi: - Demi has illustrated and authored more than 300 children's books including biographies of Jesus, Buddha, and the Dalai Lama, as well as folktales such as The Empty Pot and Liang and the Magic Paintbrush. Her work has received many awards and accolades, among them the Christopher Award, which recognizes individuals whose work makes a positive difference in the world, and the Middle East Book Award. Her titles have been designated American Library Association Notable Children's Books, New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books.She lives in Yarrow Point, Washington. |