Bibliograph

Explore with Ferdinand Magellan, Marie Powell

Type

Label

Explore with Ferdinand Magellan, Marie Powell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Explore with Ferdinand Magellan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

881146266

Responsibility statement

Marie Powell

Series statement

Travel with the great explorers

Summary

Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan led an ex pedition to the Spice Islands that ended up circumnavigating the Earth. This title guides readers through his major voyages, explorations, and disco veries. 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

Table Of Contents

Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- Magellan's voyage around the world -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- The Pacific Ocean -- Meeting and greeting -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road -- Glossary & timeline -- On the web & books -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification