Ferdinand Magellen : Circumnavigating the World by Katharine Bailey (2005, Library Binding)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCrabtree Publishing Company
ISBN-100778724166
ISBN-139780778724162
eBay Product ID (ePID)46912214

Product Key Features

Book TitleFerdinand Magellen : Circumnavigating the World
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTravel, History / Exploration & Discovery, Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorKatharine Bailey
Book SeriesIn the Footsteps of Explorers Ser.
FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2005-014943
Reviews..." There is no sugar-coating of how either of these explorers treated the natives they encountered, their own men, or even their colleagues, in the struggle for power and prestige. Readers who enjoy information in chunks and pieces will take to these volumes...with many renderings of journeys taken, sights seen, and events unfolded, as well as sidebars containing helpful timelines. Each volume contains a handy glossary and index....Recommended for grades 4-7."
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisIn 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. Follow 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 and early sea navigation. A recipe from the period is also included. Other 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, along South America, then across the Atlantic to the Spice Islands - life aboard a sailing ship and mutiny at sea - the Philippine Natives that Magellan me and their way of life - colorful maps and images showing the areas explored - sections on the age of exploration - the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown - real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels - how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment, 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. 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 - the Philippine Natives that Magellan met, and their way of life Teacher's guide available., 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., This book is suitable 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; the Philippine Natives that Magellan met, and their way of life.
LC Classification NumberG286.M2B22 2005
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