Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids
Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids

Author: Ronald A. Reis

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1613746776

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An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous people in world history, yet few know the full story of the amazing, resourceful, and tragic Italian explorer. Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids portrays the "Admiral of the Ocean Seas" neither as hero nor heel but as a flawed and complex man whose significance is undeniably monumental. Kids will gain a fuller picture of the seafarer's life, his impact, and the dangers and thrills of exploration as they learn about all four of Columbus's voyages to the New World, not just his first, as well as the year that Columbus spent stranded on the island of Jamaica without hope of rescue. Students, parents, and teachers will appreciate the in-depth discussions of the indigenous peoples of the New World and of the consequences of Columbus's voyages—the exchange of diseases, ideas, crops, and populations between the New World and the Old. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the nautical concepts introduced and the times in which Columbus lived. Kids can: Tie nautical knots Conduct a blanket (silent) trade Make a compass Simulate a hurricane Take nautical measurements And much more

The Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1622750233

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The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan—the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe—as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes. The exciting and sometimes tragic lives and journeys of these and many others as well as the battles for empire that arose are chronicled in this engaging volume.

The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost (Epic Fails #4)
The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost (Epic Fails #4)

Author: Ben Thompson

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 125015054X

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Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren’t enough to save you if you can’t read a map or trespass on somebody else’s land! In this fourth installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson introduces readers to an international cast of trailblazers and details every mutiny, wrong turn, and undiscovered city of gold behind the age of exploration.

Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus

Author: Stephen Krensky

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-09-25

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0385374720

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Independent readers can learn about Columbus's fateful voyage in this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history.

The Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration

Author: Susanna Keller

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1508100322

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The story of the European discovery of North America does not end with—in fact it does not really even begin with—Christopher Columbus. This engaging title tells the story of the explorers who became the first Europeans to visit the lands that would later become the United States of America. Readers will learn about the Spanish explorers of the Southwest and the Gulf Coast, the English and Dutch explorers of the Atlantic Coast, and the French explorers of the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River. They’ll discover what the goals and motivations behind each expedition were, which native people the explorers encountered, and what sorts of obstacles had to be overcome for each expedition to succeed. A fascinating account of a formational period in American history.

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

Author: Fiona Macdonald

Publisher: The Salariya Book Company

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1911242431

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You are Christopher Columbus, the explorer who accidentally discovered America. Follow Columbus' struggles to finance his journeys, his sometimes infamous behaviour and his final lonely days. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like sailing with Christopher Columbus. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Age of Discovery
Age of Discovery

Author: Captivating History

Publisher: Captivating History

Published: 2020-05

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781647486938

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The Age of Discovery began in the early part of the 15th century and carried on through most of the 17th century. It is sometimes also referred to as the Age of Exploration. This was a time when the people of Europe began to travel, discover, and explore more of the world than ever before, mapping and naming the places they found.

Encounter
Encounter

Author: Jane Yolen

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780152013899

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A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.