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This engaging biography by Elbridge S. Brooks presents the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus in a narrative style suitable for younger readers. The book explores Columbus's dreams of exploration, his struggles to gain support for his voyages, and his ultimate discovery of the New World, a turning point in world history.Brooks portrays Columbus as a determined and visionary figure while addressing the challenges and controversies of his journeys, including the difficulties he faced with his crew, the resistance from European courts, and the impact of his discoveries on the Americas.