Animals Christopher Columbus Saw: An Adventure in the New World

This engaging nonfiction chapter book takes young readers on a historical adventure with Christopher Columbus, focusing specifically on the diverse and fascinating animals he and his crew observed during their 1492 voyage to the New World. Drawing directly from Columbus's ship's logs, author Sandra Markle presents a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in history, highlighting creatures like vibrant parrots and large lizards. It's an excellent resource for children aged 4-11, offering an accessible introduction to both historical exploration and natural science, supported by nimble writing and lush illustrations. Parents will appreciate its ability to spark curiosity about history, geography, and biodiversity.

Christopher Columbus set out on the journey that would make him famous, and take him to the New world. He and his crew were the first Europeans to see the astounding variety of wildlife in the part of the world we now call the Americas. Here, taken from his ship's logs, is an account of the creatures that fascinated and amazed Columbus and his crew, from flocks of riotously colored parrots to ten-inch-long lizards fit for a feast. Brought to life in vivid detail, through nimble writing and lush illustrations, this is the story of Columbus's historic adventure and the animals he saw along the way.