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Peer reviewedMorrow, S. Rex – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Examines the image of Columbus as presented through children's literature. Examines the characteristics, personality, and accomplishments attributed to Columbus in trade books from the third- to sixth-grade reading level. Reports themes of Columbus as Genoese, child, sailor, man of scientific reasoning, leader, missionary, patriot, conqueror, and…
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation
