Bader, Bonnie, 1961-

Who was Christopher Columbus? / by Bonnie Bader ; illustrated by Nancy Harrison. - 106 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm. - Who was ...? . - Who was--? .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Who was Christopher Columbus? -- An explorer is born -- Mapping the world -- Waiting and more waiting -- On the ocean sea -- Land ho! -- Shipwreck! -- On the sea again -- A third try -- Last try -- Timelines.

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 the "Great Admiral of the Seas."

ISBN: 9780448463339 (paperback) 0448463334 (paperback)

LCCN: 2012037715

Subjects--Personal Names:
Columbus, Christopher--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Explorers--America--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Explorers--Spain--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
America--Discovery and exploration--Spanish--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: E111 / .B13 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 970.01/5092 B