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Jean Marzollo ; Steve Björkman, Illustrator | New York (United States of America) : Scholastic | 1991; Picture books for children ; Explorers ; Stories in rhyme ; Discovery and exploration ; Columbus, Christopher ; Grades K-3Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World. -- LoC
The world is a small place. At least, it used to be. Imagine a map, where the borders of Europe are detailed and defined, but the fringes of Africa and Asia are barely sketched out. They simply faded into nothingness. As for the Americas and Aus[...]1 electronic resource (148 pages) / color illustrations
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Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World. In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic, on a voyage into the unknown. He was looking for a quicker route to the Indies. What he fou[...]
Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as t[...]
Discover the real story behind the voyage that changed history and marked the European discovery of the Americas, an important topic covered in the History curriculum for ESO. There are lots of real historical sources, as well as a glossary, and[...]
It's a weird world out there... Astronaut John Yound disliked NASA's flight food so much, he smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space. Climber Edward Whymper pelted his rivals with rocks when he topped the Matterhorn first. Mouse stew - com[...]
Sarah Harrison, Author ; Nicki Palin, Illustrator ; Gary Hincks, Illustrator | Madrid : San Pablo | 2006Revive las experiencias de los grandes aventureros de la historia con este libro lleno de magníficas ilustraciones. Los mapas de ruta cuentan historias de asombrosa valentía, resistencia y fortuna. Viajarás con los vikingos, atravesarás la jungl[...]
; Picture books for children ; Colour ; Individuality -- Fiction ; Open-mindedness -- Juvenile fiction ; Discovery and exploration ; Diversity ; Curiosity -- FictionEl señor Amarillo vive en un mundo amarillo. Otro tanto les sucede a los señores Azul, Púrpura, Pardo, Negro y Verde, habitantes de mundos de un solo color. Hasta que un día el señor Verde los convoca para mostrarles un misterioso descubrimie[...]
