Christopher Columbus

by Clara Ingram Judson

"CHRISTOPHER Reading Level; Level Three. Christopher Columbus has a total vocabulary of 368 words. It has been tested in upper second grade classes, where it was read with ease." "Uses of This An excellent introduction to history and geography concepts. An interesting biography which will make Columbus Day more meaningful to children in the primary grades. Good for older slow readers." (from book)

29 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Clara Ingram Judson (1879–1960) was an American author who wrote over 70 books for children. She was born on May 4, 1879, in Logansport, Indiana, and married James McIntosh Judson in 1901. Her first children's book was Flower Fairies, published in 1915. She is probably most famous for her books in the Mary Jane Series, first published in 1918.

Her radio program on homemaking debuted in 1928, making her one of the first women broadcasters.

She died on May 24, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois, shortly before she would receive the second Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, just after Laura Ingalls Wilder herself. She later got her own award, the Clara Ingram Judson Award.

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a simple narrative, mimicking the somewhat repetitive flow of beginner books, but it's oh so cute! With a cherished author like Clara Ingram Judson, and the charming illustrations of Polly Jackson, this little book shouldn't be missed. Particularly for reading to your littles on Columbus Day.

Ages: 4 - 8
Reading Level: beginner

Cleanliness: nothing to note.

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[Nicole Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little book that teaches kids about Christopher Columbus. I wish it would've had more detail. The pictures are pretty. It kept the interest of my seven-year-old and four-year-old.