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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCapstone
ISBN-101476502420
ISBN-139781476502427
eBay Product ID (ePID)168242314
Product Key Features
Book TitleChristopher Columbus : New World Explorer or Fortune Hunter?
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicHistory / Europe, History / Exploration & Discovery, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, People & Places / Europe
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJessica Gunderson
Book SeriesPerspectives on History Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
ReviewsWith clarity and insight, this series shows just how slippery the slope between fame and infamy can be. With a focus on the subjects' motives, the authors present information without bias. . . .Bold, dynamic layouts attract the eye, while the colorful, high-resolution illustrations and photographs are perfect complements to the texts. Final sections encourage even more critical thinking and Common Core-relevant activities.
Grade FromThird Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToSixth Grade
Table Of ContentWho was Christopher Columbus? -- Sailing dreams -- Journey to the unknown -- The lure of gold -- Trouble in the colonies -- Columbus' legacy.
SynopsisGreat explorer and sailor. Hungry for riches and gold. Views about Christopher Columbus have changed over time. But who was the real Christopher Columbus? Explore Columbus's life throughout his journeys to the New World. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or villain.