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Christopher Columbus

Author: Leavitt, Amie Jane

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2363
Points per Word 0.000212

Description

This book describes the life of Christopher Columbus, from his birth in Genoa, Italy, to the voyages that changed both the Old and New Worlds forever.

Quick Summary

Christopher Columbus follows the life of the famous Italian explorer from his birth in Genoa, Italy through his four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that connected the Old World with the New World. The book explores themes of perseverance, navigation, discovery, and the impact of exploration on indigenous peoples. If your child enjoys Who Was George Washington? or other books in the Who Was? series, they'll appreciate this accessible introduction to a pivotal historical figure. With an AR Level of 4.2 and a 0.5 point value, this 2,363-word book is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade who are interested in history or biographies.