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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Christopher Columbus?
By Bonnie Bader, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A sailor's quest for new trade routes faces financial hurdles and ambition.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 788 ratings
112 pages· 7,505 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Embark on a journey with Christopher Columbus, a determined sailor who dreams of forging new trade routes to the Indies. As he navigates the challenges of securing financial backing, Columbus's ambition to become the 'Great Admiral of the Seas' drives him forward. Will his vision lead to fortune or failure? Discover the trials and triumphs of a man whose daring voyage changed the world.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,505
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 160146
Publication
- Published
- June 27, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448463339
- LCCN
- 2012037715
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