1). Early years

(He worked with his father as a weaver, but the sea was always his real passion)

2). Columbus' Plan

(Columbus decided to try to sail west to find a new trade route… They wanted to find a way to import gold and spices from Asia)

3). His first voyage

(Columbus set sail from Spain in August 1492 with his three ships... He arrived safely back in Spain in March 1493)

4). Other journeys & Columbus' importance

(Columbus made three more voyages. He explored the coasts of Cuba, Hispaniola, Venezuela and Central America… Columbus was a brilliant, brave sailor and we remember him as one of the most important explorers in history)