Books with title Columbus's cat

As is their custom, the d'Aulaires have thoroughly researched their subject in order to provide the most historically accurate account of the life of the man Samuel Eliot Morrison called "the greatest mariner that ever lived." In their pursuit, the d'Aulaires traveled to Spain, Portugal, and the Caribbean Islands to research original documents on the life of Columbus. Their text reflects many little- known facts not generally included in the typical biographies of Columbus. Readers will learn that it was the saga of Leif Erickson that was one of the inspirations for Columbus's voyage to the East. They will also learn that Columbus was such a skilled astronomer that he knew the exact date when the next eclipse of the moon was and used that knowledge to his advantage. They will also learn that though "Columbus was a great man, he was not a modest man. He wanted too much, and so he did not get enough" (54). This book is lavishly illustrated with the d'Aulaire's detailed lithographs in four colors. 54pg

No event in human history has changed the world more than the Columbian Exchange, the melding of the “Old” and “New” Worlds initiated by Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage. It opened a new era of global trade, largely depopulated and then repopulated two continents, and began a transfer of plant and animal life that literally changed the face of the planet. Yet the decidedly mixed blessings of this exchange—and Columbus’s undeniable violence and greed—make him the most hotly debated figure in American history.

Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with three ships, a crew, and supplies for his journey, Columbus embarked on the first of four voyages to the East in 1492. Although he never reached Asia, he did land in Central and South America, establishing a firm foothold in America and opening up wider European exploration to the new continent and other foreign lands. Demi portrays Columbus as a great navigator and explorer, but she also provides a balanced view of his accomplishments, describing his enslavement of the native Taino Indians of Central America and his mismanagement of the colonies that he established in the Indies. Using Chinese paintbrushes and inks, gold overlays, and Italian marbled paper from Florence, Italy, she paints Columbus’s vast world with characteristic skill and beauty.

Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with three ships, a crew, and supplies for his journey, Columbus embarked on the first of four voyages to the East in 1492. Although he never reached Asia, he did land in Central and South America, establishing a firm foothold in America and opening up wider European exploration to the new continent and other foreign lands.Demi portrays Columbus as a great navigator and explorer, but she also provides a balanced view of his accomplishments, describing his enslavement of the native Taino Indians of Central America and his mismanagement of the colonies that he established in the Indies. Using Chinese paintbrushes and inks, gold overlays, and Italian marbled paper from Florence, Italy, she paints Columbus’s vast world with characteristic skill and beauty.

What would you do if history was in danger of being altered and you were the only one who could keep the fabric of time intact? Would you step up and accept the responsibility? What if you had only seconds to decide? This is the dilemma confronted by four seventh graders, Steven, Tim, Kate, and James, in Save Columbus, the first book in the young adult fantasy series The Lucas Quartet Chronicles. With some misgivings, the disparate breakfast club-like protagonists travel back in time to prevent a shipload of pirates from attacking Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to America. Unless they can subdue the pirates and figure out who is behind the attacks on time, they will never see their homes and families again. Save Columbus is told in the style of an old-fashioned cliffhanger serial from the 1930's such as the ones that inspired Steven Spielberg and George Lucas to create the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series. Thus, the narrative is pure storytelling, weaving a tale of epic scope that brims with adventure, magic, suspense, and humor. Each page contains new surprises, whether it be eccentric characters, enchanted devices, stunning plot twists, or white-knuckle cliffhangers. The young heroes must prepare themselves for man-eating sharks, a peculiar professor, trips to the bottom of the ocean, a golden man, talking rats, imposing historical figures, possessed swords, mutinous crewman, and hordes of pirates. But all this is nothing compared to the revelation of what is truly behind the attacks on time. To get to this truth the four characters must face both physical danger and ethical choices that will test their wills to the limit. And most importantly, they must grow from four separate individuals to a true team that trusts each other implicitly: The Lucas Quartet.About the author: Allan Melody is the author of three fantasy novels, Save Columbus, The Ms. Matherson Plot, and Everlore Circle, each of which serves as the opening act for three epic fantasy series rife with imagination and ambition. He is currently hard at work on the second book for each series. The next one to be released will be the title that sells 5000 E-books on Amazon first. Allan’s passions are the arts. He loves plays and books, is steeped in the history of children’s fantasy literature, and is a devoted, fanatical cinephile. Careful readers can find scores of film references in all his work. The roots of fantasy and films of all shapes and sizes serve as the inspiration for his writing along with the scores of children he has taught over the years as a professional tennis instructor and English tutor. From the author: “For me, there is nothing more significant or meaningful than the creation of art, whether it be a painting, song, play, book, or film. Their creation is one of the things that make life worthwhile and I thank every artist who has made my life fuller due to their work. I am honored to have a chance to put my own art into the world in the hope that it will give that same enjoyment and inspiration to someone else. Art is life!” Author Tip: "This novel is young adult fantasy but is written in a reader friendly style and with an eye to the things I love in literature and films, so I feel it will appeal to anyone of any age who shares those same passions. However, all art is subjective, so I strongly urge anyone considering my book to take advantage of the “look inside” feature. The sample pages should give everyone all they need to make an informed decision on whether my writing style, characters, and story is right for them.” “The long term success or failure of an E-book is determined by word of mouth. It comes down to readers and this is how it should be. If you like my writing and stories, please pass the word along so my book may thrive. If you don’t, attack it accordingly or allow it to linger in obscurity. I’m more than willing to sink or swim on that judgment.”