Christopher Columbus cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2074
Points per Word 0.000241
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, the first man known to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and discusses what he found when he reached the islands now known as the West Indies.

Quick Summary

This book captures the heart-pounding moment when a brave sailor convinced kings to fund a dangerous voyage into uncharted waters. Young readers will root for Columbus and his crew as they battle stormy seas, wonder what strange creatures might live at the edge of the world, and cheer when land finally appears on the horizon. If your kid loves Magic Tree House adventures or books about brave historical figures, they'll be hooked on this story of the explorer who changed the world. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about ships, maps, and the brave people who first mapped our planet.