A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus

<b>In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue...</b> <br><br>Born in Genoa Italy in 1451 Christopher Columbus dreamed of going to sea. He knew the earth was round and planned a voyage west into the unknown waters of the Atlantic to reach the Indies. But it wasn't until he was 41 years old that Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain gave him the funds the three ships and the men to make a voyage. Even though Columbus never reached the Indies he made a more important discovery. On October 12 1492 he landed on an island southeast of Florida. Since he thought he had reached the Indies he called the natives Indians. Columbus made three more voyages and is credited with discovering the New World. <br><br>For almost thirty years David Adler&#146;s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler&#146;s &#147;expert mixtures of facts and personality&#148; (<i>Booklist</i>) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents heroes inventors explorers and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.