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Children's Nonfiction Exploration & Discovery

Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World

by (author) Katharine Bailey

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Exploration & Discovery, Geography, Historical
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778724520
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $10.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778724162
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $25.95

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In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colorful new 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.

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

In 1519, Magellan took five ships on an epic journey around the world. Follow the world’s first circumnavigation by sail – a dramatic passage of disease, starvation and death.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2007.

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