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Christopher Columbus: Young Explorer
Contributor(s): Kudlinski, Kathleen (Author)

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ISBN: 0689876483     ISBN-13: 9780689876486
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
OUR PRICE: $10.44  

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Published: March 2005
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Annotation: CHILDHOOD OF WORLD FIGURES

Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. His father was a weaver, but like most young men living near a seaport, Columbus looked to the sea to find his calling. In 1477, after serving as a messenger and sailor on many ships, Columbus settled in Portugal. It was there he first tried to gain support for his dream of reaching Asia by sailing west. It wasn't until nearly fifteen years later that Columbus gained support from Spain and set out on the momentous expedition that landed him in the Americas in 1492.

Christopher Columbus is considered one of the world's most famous explorers. This fascinating biography details Columbus's childhood, which shaped his adventurous spirit.



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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2004108146
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Series: Childhood of World Figures
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.06" W x 8.05" L (0.52 lbs) 208 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 15th Century
- Chronological Period - 16th Century
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 86300
Reading Level: 4.9   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 4.0
 
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CHILDHOOD OF WORLD FIGURES
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. His father was a weaver, but like most young men living near a seaport, Columbus looked to the sea to find his calling. In 1477, after serving as a messenger and sailor on many ships, Columbus settled in Portugal. It was there he first tried to gain support for his dream of reaching Asia by sailing west. It wasn't until nearly fifteen years later that Columbus gained support from Spain and set out on the momentous expedition that landed him in the Americas in 1492.
Christopher Columbus is considered one of the world's most famous explorers. This fascinating biography details Columbus's childhood, which shaped his adventurous spirit.

Contributor Bio(s): Kudlinski, Kathleen: - Kathleen Kudlinski was born in Pennsylvania. When she grew up, she studied art and biology at the University of Maine. She became a science teacher, but when she stopped teaching, she tried writing. She is the author of books about Rosa Parks, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss, and many more.
 
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