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Who Was Christopher Columbus?

By Bonnie Bader and Who HQ
Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

By Bonnie Bader and Who HQ
Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

By Bonnie Bader and Who HQ
Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

By Bonnie Bader and Who HQ
Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

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    About Who Was Christopher Columbus?

    A boy who dreamed of sailing to faraway places
    The captain of the Santa Maria, which was wrecked on a coral reef
    An explorer who found the New World and never knew it

    Learn all about Christopher Columbus’ early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Kids will read about why he called himself the "Great Admirald of the Seas" and learn of all his struggles to find finacial support for his voyage.

    About Who Was Christopher Columbus?

    Learn all about Christopher Columbus’ early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Kids will read about why he called himself the "Great Admirald of the Seas" and learn of all his struggles to find finacial support for his voyage.

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    About Bonnie Bader

    Bonnie Bader is an editor of children’s books who has also written many, many kids books herself. She lives in… More about Bonnie Bader

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Bonnie Bader

    Bonnie Bader is an editor of children’s books who has also written many, many kids books herself. She lives in… More about Bonnie Bader

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 27, 2013 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780448463339

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 27, 2013 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780698159501

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