Meet Christopher Columbus

by James T. de Kay, John Edens (Illustrator)

Overview

Schoolchildren will be fascinated by this clear account of Columbus's voyages and his encounters with storms, Indians, and political intrigue.  A map of the world in Columbus's time and a detailed drawing of the Santa Maria add depth to this exciting, real-life adventure tale.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780307814944
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	04/25/2012
Series:	Landmark Books
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

James Tertius de Kay is a naval historian and the author of Monitor: The Story of the Legendary Civil War Ironclad and the Man Whose Invention Changed the Course of History and Chronicles of the Frigate Macedonian, which was praised by the New York Times as "history that reads like a historical novel." He lives in Connecticut.

John Edens is an illustrator of books for young readers. His credits include Meet Christopher Columbus by James T. de Kay, Sea of Ice: The Wreck of the Endurance by Monica Kulling, and The Time Machine by H. G. Wells.