When Christopher Columbus was young, he worked for his father making cloth. But he did not want to be a cloth-maker all his life. He wanted to see new lands and have adventures. He wanted to be a sailor! By the time he was 25, Christopher had sailed to France, Africa, and Greece. He had seen strange cities and had many adventures. But his greatest adventure would come when he set out for China and found a whole new world instead.
 
Meet Christopher Columbus
Children will love this clear account of Christopher Columbus’s voyages and his encounters with storms, Native Americans, and political intrigue. A map of the world and a detailed drawing of the Santa Maria add depth to this exciting adventure.
 
James Tertius de Kay is a naval historian and prolific author. His works include Monitor: The Story of the Legendary Civil War Ironclad and The Man Whose Invention Changed the Course of History. The New York Times also praised Chronicles of the Frigate Macedonian as “history that reads like historical novel.”
 
For over half a century, Landmark Books have been an important part of children’s libraries. Hailed as the first historical series for kids, Landmark Books show us where we’ve been and where we’re going.