SIGN UP
Account
 

Columbus

(From Amazon): 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

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
0964380331
Print Status
In Print
BF Lessons
5
Pages
59
Suggested Grades
1st - 6th
Publisher
Beautiful Feet Books
Copyright
1996

BF Lessons

  • 1 Pages 4-15
  • 2 Pages 16-25
  • 3 Pages 26-35
  • 4 Pages 36-45
  • 5 Pages 46-57

User Reviews

Add a Review

You'll need to log in to your account before leaving a review. Don't have an account? You can sign up for free!

Report a problem with this resource