Meet Christopher Columbus
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1968 · Est. 1 hour read

Meet Christopher Columbus

Written by James Tertius de Kay · Illustrated by John Edens

Part of the Landmark Books series

A young dreamer sails for China, discovering a new world instead.

3.7 Goodreads · 146 ratings
80 pages· 5,945 words· Est. 1 hour read· 580L· AR 3.3 · 1 AR pts
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Yearning for adventure beyond cloth-making, young Christopher sails to distant lands. By 25, he's explored France, Africa, and Greece. Yet, his boldest journey awaits as he sets sail for China, only to stumble upon an uncharted world. What wonders and challenges lie in this unexpected discovery?

From the publisher

When Christopher Columbus was young, he worked for his father making cloth. But he did not want to be a cloth-maker all his life. Hewanted to see new lands and have adventures. He wanted to be a sailor! By the time he was 25, Christopher had sailed to France, Africa, and Greece. He had seen strange cities and had many adventures. But his greatest adventure would come when he set out for China and found a whole new world instead.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
5,945
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
AR book level
3.3
AR points
1
AR quiz
61325
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
July 24, 2001
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375812101
LCCN
2007281012
OCLC
47984008

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