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Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy. As a young boy, he loved the sea and dreamed of becoming a sailor!

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Columbus started his life at sea as a young man. He learned how to navigate ships and read maps, which would help him on his future adventures.

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Columbus had a big idea! He wanted to find a new way to sail to Asia. He asked the King of Portugal for help, but the King said no.

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King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain gave Columbus three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He set sail on August 3rd with 90 crew members.

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After more than two months at sea, Columbus and his crew finally saw land! They landed on an island in the Bahamas, which Columbus named San Salvador.

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Columbus returned to Spain as a hero! He brought back new foods, plants, and even some Native Americans to meet the King and Queen.

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Columbus made a second trip across the ocean. This time he had 17 ships and found more islands in the Caribbean, including Jamaica!

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On his third journey, Columbus reached South America! He explored the mouth of the Orinoco River in what is now Venezuela.

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Columbus made one last trip across the ocean. He explored Central America and faced many storms and challenges along the way.

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Christopher Columbus died in Spain. He never knew that he had found a whole new continent! He always thought he had reached Asia.