Christopher Columbus: New World Explorer or Fortune Hunter?
School year: Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 32
Published: 2013
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In "Christopher Columbus: New World Explorer or Fortune Hunter?" by Jessica Gunderson, readers are taken on a journey through the life of Christopher Columbus, exploring his motivations and the consequences of his voyages. The narrative examines whether Columbus was a daring explorer seeking new worlds and opportunities or a fortune hunter driven by greed and ambition. Through historical context and engaging storytelling, the book sheds light on the impact of Columbus's discoveries on the indigenous populations and the eventual colonization of the Americas, prompting reflection on his legacy in history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Perspectives On History .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Capstone Press .
Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.
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