Why did Columbus want to reach the New World, and was he the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean? What was life like on one of his ships? What did America look like before Columbus arrived? How did Columbus treat the native people? The engaging story of Columbus's voyage and the effect his arrival had on the native people will fascinate kids.

What was the New World? -- Who was Christopher Columbus? -- How did Christopher Columbus learn to sail ships? -- Why did explorers want to cross the ocean to get to the New World? -- Who helped Columbus on his quest? -- How did Columbus cross the ocean? -- What was life like on the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria? -- How did Columbus navigate the ocean? -- How long did it take to cross the ocean? -- Did Christopher Columbus really discover America? -- What was the New World like before Columbus arrived? -- Why did Columbus call the people he met "Indians"? -- How did the native people treat Columbus and his men? -- How did Columbus treat the native people? -- What happened to the Taino people after Columbus arrived? -- Why did so many native people die of disease? -- What happened to Columbus when he returned to Spain? -- How did Columbus change the world? -- New World timeline.