Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World.
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible t…
Indonesia offers a captivating first-hand account of life in one of Australias closest and most important neighbours. Its valuable insights into the daily life, culture, traditions and beliefs of…
Each illustrated volume in this series explores the lives of children from all around the world. The combination of letters and non-fiction text make these ideal books to support both the geography…
A simple biography of the Italian explorer who became the first European to discover the West Indies islands in three historic voyages sponsored by Spain's monarchy.
This bestselling series has been redesigned and rewritten to appeal to today's students. Each volume includes a full-spread timeline that puts events in context at a glance; a short, gripping tale …