Every American school child is taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue…” My elementary school children study Columbus and the amazing feats of nautical prowess. He and his company sailed wooden ships with fabric sails across a wide and deadly dangerous ocean to uncharted waters, ultimately finding a new world. Much like Max in Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Perhaps Columbus was sent to bed too many times without supper by his mother. Continue reading →