Christopher Columbus

By: Marion Dane Bauer

Illustrated By: Liz Dubois

Product Description

This short tale in the "My First Biography" series features simple, lyrical text and gentle, kid-friendly illustrations. Children will learn about Columbus as a dreamer who persevered through many set-backs.

Product Information

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Scholastic Inc.
Publication Date: 2010
Dimensions: 8.00 X 8.00 (inches)

ISBN: 0545142326
ISBN-13: 9780545142328
Availability: In Stock
Series: My First Biography

Publisher's Description

The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers.

Christopher Columbus dreamed of adventure and discovery. He sailed across an ocean to an unknown land. He showed the way. Many others followed. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Christopher Columbus to the youngest readers and inspires them to follow their dreams.

Author Bio

Marion Dane Bauer has written fiction and nonfiction, picture books, chapter books, young adult novels. Her bestselling novel On My Honor was named a Newbery Honor book. She lives in Minnesota.

Liz Goulet Dubois is an author, illustrator, toy and product designer. She lives in Rhode Island.