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"Three Ships for Columbus" by Eve Spencer is a simple account of Christopher Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. The book follows Columbus and his crew as they sail on three ships the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María facing difficulties at sea during their journey to the New World. The story describes what Columbus and his men found when they finally reached land.
Quick Summary
Set sail with three tiny ships on a historic journey across an ocean nobody had ever crossed before, and discover how one stubborn explorer convinced a scared crew to keep going when everyone thought the world was flat. Young readers will hold their breath through stormy seas, cheer when the Santa Maria, Niña, and Pinta finally spot mysterious land, and gasp at the strange new creatures and peoples Columbus encounters. If your kid loves picture books about real-life heroes like "Who Was George Washington?" or the "National Geographic Readers" about explorers, they'll be totally hooked. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade readers who are curious about history and love stories about brave people.