Explore with Ferdinand Magellan

by Marie Powell

Published 19 September 2014
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.

Explore with Jacques Cartier

by Marie Powell

Published 19 September 2014
This book follows French explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World where he claimed the new territory called Canada for France.