Christopher Columbus: The Voyage That Changed the World (Sterling Biographies Series)

by Emma Carlson Berne

Overview

Christopher Columbus made the voyage that, for better and worse, changed history. Born in the bustling port city of Genoa, Italy, 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, he believed he could find a new route to the Indies by sailing westward. Expert biographer Emma Carlson Berne 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402744075
Publisher:	Sterling
Publication date:	08/05/2008
Series:	Sterling Biographies Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.52(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Historic Voyage     1
The Boy Cristoforo     2
The Seeds of an Idea     12
Hatching a Plan     19
Columbus at the Court     29
Planning the Journey     42
Life on the Ocean Sea     48
Tierra, Tierra!     56
Searching for the Khan     67
The Triumphant Return     76
The Second Voyage     85
The Third Voyage     100
The Last Voyage     110
Glossary     118
Bibliography     119
Source Notes     120
About the Author     122
Image Credits     122
Index     123