Columbus, the man who discovered the americas, was one of the greatest explorers of our world. He travelled across the earth discovering unknown lands and peoples in an age where the world was believed to be far smaller than what we know it to be. With hardly any technology or resources, columbus sailed bravely across unknown seas till he found the 'new world'. His discovery shaped the modern world we live in today. Join the curious and playful digby and his big sister hester as they make their way through the odds and ends at mr rummage's stall at knick-knack market. Discover the wonderful little objects they pick up and enjoy the stories about the great people they belong to. This book: tells the factual biography of the explorer christopher columbus, within a fictional storyline brings his famous voyages and historic discovery into a modern setting encourages involvement and fun through drama and dressing-up]