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Christopher Columbus

The Story of the Intrepid Italian Explorer
By Martin Howard
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Christopher Columbus by Martin Howard takes young adults on a journey through the adventurous life of the famed explorer. The book vividly traces Columbus's ambitious voyage to find a new route to Asia, uncovering the trials and challenges he faced along the way. It's a captivating look at how his expeditions transformed the world and left a lasting legacy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical adventures and the voyages of explorers. It offers an engaging look at the life and discoveries of Christopher Columbus, making it perfect for young adults interested in history and the Age of Exploration.

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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. His heroic determination to cross the Atlantic opened up a new continent, but his greed for gold brought tragedy on its people. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery.

Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. His heroic determination to cross the Atlantic opened up a new continent, but his greed for gold brought tragedy on its people. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement, and terrible hardship. As the explorer who took three small boats across the Atlantic and found an undiscovered continent, he was a hero. However, his greed for gold and power brought tragedy upon the people living there and eventually caused his own downfall. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery.

Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408132654

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: A & C Black (Childrens books)

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 112

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Martin Howard Young Adult

About the Author

Martin Howard's Wickedest Witch series was published by Pavilion last year. For A&C Black's Lives in Action series, he has also written Alexander the Great: The story of the invincible Macedonian king.

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