You Wouldn't Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus!
You Wouldn't Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus!
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You Wouldn't Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus!

Written by Fiona MacDonald & illustrated by David Antram
Part of the You Wouldn't Want to Be Book Series
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$9.95
$9.58
8 - 11
Reading age
40
Page count
77
Words per page
IG810L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2014
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Get ready…as a poor boy living in Spain you dream of exploring the world by sea.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Get ready…as a poor boy living in Spain you dream of exploring the world by sea. You manage to get on board a ship heading west, under the command of Christopher Columbus. It’s a Rough Ride!

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Americaboatshistorythe oceantravelexploration and discoverysocial scienceboats, ships and underwater vehiclesChristopher Columbus

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780531228531
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Franklin Watts
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    77
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013035583
    Lexile® Level
    IG810L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    164751
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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