Chrisp, Peter. Christopher Columbus, legendary sailor and explorer.CHRISP, Peter. Christopher Columbus, legendary sailor and explorer. DK. (DK Discoveries.) 48p. illus. index. c2001.0-7566-1954-3. $6.99. J * This superb summary of the era of Columbus and global exploration is a model of pedagogy. The text enlightens curious readers about the details of the navigator's struggle for support and the mixed result of multiple voyages to the Caribbean to enrich Spain with gold. Contributing to the value of the work is a cover photo of a statue of Columbus and myriad drawings, maps, and illustrations, including a match light rifle, native enslavement, smallpox virus smallpox virus n. , and shipworm shipworm or teredo (tĕrē`dō), marine bivalve mollusk of the family Teredinidae, specialized for boring in wood. A shipworm is not a worm, but a greatly elongated clam.. The writing is succinct and suited to younger YA readers. Explanations of waterspouts waterspout, tornado occurring at sea or over inland waters. The characteristic funnel-shaped cloud is formed at the base of a cumulus-type cloud and extends downward to the water surface, where it picks up spray. Waterspouts are most frequent in tropical regions, but are not uncommon in higher latitudes., hurricane season, traitors, and the gradual loss of faith in the explorer enable readers to envision the highs and lows of Spanish fervor and the outcome of settlements. Mary Ellen Snodgrass, Hickory, NC See variola virus. J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books. |
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