{"product_id":"columbus","title":"Columbus","description":"Recommended by:\nThe American Library Association\nThe Child Study Association\nThe California Reading Initiative\n\nAs 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.\n\nTheir 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).\n\nThis book is lavishly illustrated with the d'Aulaire's detailed lithographs in four colors.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0964380331\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0964380331.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41904960340026,"sku":"DBV.0964380331.A","price":16.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0964380331-0.jpg?v=1794105737","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/columbus","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}