Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World (In the

Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World (In the Footsteps of Explorers)

This book is intended 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 the effect his voyage had on it; his journey down the African coast, across the Atlantic, down along South America, then across the Atlantic to the Spice Islands; mutiny at sea; life at sea; and, the Philippine Natives that Magellan met, and their way of life.
Country USA
Brand Crabtree Publishing Company
Manufacturer Crabtree Classics
Binding Paperback
PartNumber FBA-|301616
Height 10.75
Length 8.25
Weight 0.39903669422
Width 0.25
NumberOfItems 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Crabtree Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Crabtree Classics
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	FBA-\|301616
Height	10.75
Length	8.25
Weight	0.39903669422
Width	0.25
NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World (In the Footsteps of Explorers)