Christopher Columbus and the Americas: Separating Fact from Fiction

by Peter Mavrikis

Overview

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496696731
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Katrina Phillips is a citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. She earned her BA and PhD in History from the University of Minnesota, and she teaches Native American history and the history of the American West at Macalester College.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Proving the Earth Is Round 6

Chapter 2 Setting Sail 10

Chapter 3 Discovering the "New" World 14

Chapter 4 A Motivated Leader 18

Chapter 5 We Come in Peace 22

Chapter 6 From Fame to Chains 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

A fresh spin on history engages history buffs and reluctant readers;