This exciting book follows the travels of Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan who led an expedition to the Spice Islands that ended up circumnavigating the Earth. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Magellan to sail west on behalf of Spain, life on board ship, the first-ever exploration of the Pacific Ocean, the completion of the voyage after Magellan's death in battle, and Magellan's legacy.
This book explores the adventures of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and describes his voyages and mission to discover a westward passage from Spain to the Spice Islands.
- ISBN10 077871425X
- ISBN13 9780778714255
- Publish Date 19 September 2014
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 31 August 2021
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Crabtree Classics
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English