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Columbus
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Product Description: As is their custom, the d'Aulaires have thoroughly researched their subject in order to provide the most historically accurate account of the life of the man Samuel Eliot Morrison called "the greatest mariner that ever lived." In their pursuit, the d'Aulaires traveled to Spain, Portugal, and the Caribbean Islands to research original documents on the life of Columbus. Their text reflects many little- known facts not generally included in the typical biographies of Columbus. Readers will learn that it was the saga of Leif Erickson that was one of the inspirations for Columbus's voyage to the East. They will also learn that Columbus was such a skilled astronomer that he knew the exact date when the next eclipse of the moon was and used that knowledge to his advantage. They will also learn that though "Columbus was a great man, he was not a modest man. He wanted too much, and so he did not get enough" (54). This book is lavishly illustrated with the d'Aulaire's detailed lithographs in four colors. 54pg
Listing Price: 12.95
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Languages:
English (Published)
Categories:
Children's Books | Action & Adventure | Nonfiction | Historical | History & Historical Fiction | Biographies |
Book details:
Manufacturer: Beautiful Feet Bks
Publisher: Beautiful Feet Bks
Studio: Beautiful Feet Bks
Label: Beautiful Feet Bks
Publication date: 1996-09-01
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Package details:
Package height: 0.3 inches
Package width: 8.6 inches
Package length: 11.7 inches
Package weight: 0.25 pounds
Physical details:
Condition: New
Binding: Paperback
Book identification:
ISBN: 964380331
EAN: 9780964380332
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