| Christopher Columbus: Across the Ocean Sea Contributor(s): Benge, Janet (Author), Benge, Geoff (Author) |
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ISBN: 193209623X ISBN-13: 9781932096231 Publisher: Emerald Books OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2005 Annotation: Best-selling authors Janet and Geoff Benge tell the intriguing life stories of Heroes of History with the engaging narrative style and consistent historical depth that have made their biographies favorites of families and teachers and children and adults alike. Readers of all ages love these fast-paced adventures that bring to life the deciding moments of history. Discover what shaped the fascinating people who in turn shaped our world! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005001890 |
| Series: Heroes of History |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.36" W x 8" (0.37 lbs) 191 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 89096 Reading Level: 7.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Buoyant and determined, and having at last won the support of the king and queen of Spain, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe with three ships, confident he would reach the Indies by this new route and find the gold-laden civilization of the great khan. After four risky expeditions in which he explored the Caribbean and landed in South America, Columbus died without acclaim, never knowing he had reached what would soon be known as the New World. While Columbus himself never realized the magnitude of his discoveries, his voyages across the Ocean Sea would soon be recognized as a major turning point in world history. (1451-1506) |