by Jean Fritz
First published 1992
Christopher Columbus stands on deck as his three ships push into uncharted Atlantic waters. The explorer faces doubts from his crew, dwindling supplies, and the vast emptiness of an ocean that seems to stretch forever. Will his gamble to reach the Indies by sailing west lead to discovery or disaster? The captain must hold his men together as they venture farther from home than any European before them. Pull tabs reveal hidden compartments on the ships. Fold-out panels show the ocean crossing. Three-dimensional scenes bring Columbus and his sailors to life. This interactive adventure captures both the excitement and uncertainty of a voyage that changed two worlds forever.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, exciting, suspenseful
Tropes: adventure, exploration, historical-figures
Setting: Atlantic Ocean, Indies
Period: Age of Discovery
12 pages · Hardcover · Putnam & Grosset