Ferdinand Magellan: First Circumnavigator of the Earth
(Part of the Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization Series)
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Although Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, he perished before the trip was completed. Readers will learn about the challenges that his expedition faced on its long, arduous journey, as well as how this Portuguese explorer ended up leading a Spanish expedition in the first place. Other highlights include his travels as a young man, the discovery of the strait now named after him, and his partnership with astronomer Rui Falerio. This engrossing account of Magellan's life and fateful last voyage concludes with a consideration of Magellan's legacy.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1477788018
ISBN13:9781477788011
Release Date:July 2016
Publisher:Rosen Young Adult
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:10 to 15 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 10
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