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Author : Al Sundel
Release : 2002
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 204/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration in World History by : Al Sundel
Download or read book Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration in World History written by Al Sundel. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the voyages of Christopher Columbus and their impact on world history.
Author : Ronald A. Reis
Release : 2013-10-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 776/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids by : Ronald A. Reis
Download or read book Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids written by Ronald A. Reis. This book was released on 2013-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Release : 2013-06-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 233/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Age of Exploration by : Britannica Educational Publishing
Download or read book The Age of Exploration written by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powerseyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empiresbegan 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 Magellanthe latter of whom was the first to circle the globeas 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.
Author : Christopher Columbus
Release : 1893
Genre : America
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Letter of Christopher Columbus to Rafael Sanchez by : Christopher Columbus
Download or read book Letter of Christopher Columbus to Rafael Sanchez written by Christopher Columbus. This book was released on 1893. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andrew A. Kling
Release : 2013-01-14
Genre : Young Adult Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 343/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Age of Exploration by : Andrew A. Kling
Download or read book The Age of Exploration written by Andrew A. Kling. This book was released on 2013-01-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swashbuckling pirates raiding treasure galleons and dashing explorers traversing the unknown; this is how many perceive the Age of Exploration. The quest to explore beyond the horizon was driven by more than a need to understand the unknown. Great political and financial prospects lured those individuals and nations who dared explore. This compelling volume offers readers an in-depth account of the eccentric characters, cutting-edge technologies, and the exotic locations, real and imagined, that drove exploration of the New World as well as the Old World. Chapters engage pertinent critical discussions including early exploration of trade routes through the Muslim world; Bartolomeu Dias sailing around the southern cape of Africa; Christopher Columbus reaching the Bahamas Islands, Cuba and Hispaniola; Vasco da Gama rounding Africa and reaches the Indian port of Calicut; and many more. The edition also offers readers a timeline, maps, quotations from primary source materials, and a thorough subject index.
