Ferdinand Magellen: Circumnavigating the World (In the Footsteps of Explorers)
By Katharine Bailey.
Description
This book is suitable for ages 8-14. In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colourful book follows the world's first circumnavigation by sail through a dramatic passage of disease, starvation, and death. Young readers will learn about the ancient spice trade, early sea navigation, and what life was like aboard a sailing ship in the age of exploration. A recipe from the period is also included. The topics include: what Europe was like before Magellan; science in Magellan's times, and t...
ISBN(s)
0778724166, 9780778724162
