Includes short biography and list of major accomplishments.
Lists key events in the life of this explorer.
Selected passages from the journal of Columbus's voyage of 1492. From the Medieval Sourcebook.
Provides a short history of the man and the holiday which bears his name. Also includes information on other famous journeys and explorations. From Infoplease.com
Illustrated page created by students tells about the first man since the Vikings to "discover" the New World.
Complete text of a classic biography of Columbus written especially for young people.
Brief biography of Christopher Columbus.
A searchable collection of many scholarly articles on Columbus and the encounter of two worlds.
National Maritime Museum fact file answers common questions about Columbus's life.
A list of links to web pages related to Christopher Columbus. Designed for fifth and sixth grade students.
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