Who was Christopher Columbus?

Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."

Main Author: Bader, Bonnie, 1961-
Other Authors: Harrison, Nancy, 1963- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Grosset & Dunlap ; [2013]
Series: Who was-- ?
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Summary: Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."
Physical Description: 106 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780448465883
0448465884
9780448463339
0448463334
9780606316842
0606316841
Author Notes: Bonnie Bader has written several biographies for young readers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.