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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."

In a pictorial retelling, Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient.

Describes the life of Columbus as a young man, and as an explorer who marshalled the best technology of his time to explore new lands.

Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World.

A simple adaptation of excerpts in Columbus's diary, from his departure from Spain to his landing in the New World in 1492.

"Relates the story of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and gives the history of Columbus Day." --

Follows the first voyage of discovery made by Christopher Columbus through excerpts from the journal he kept.

Examines the life and times of Christopher Columbus and describes his voyages to the New World.

A biography of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his voyage to America aboard the three famous ships.