Books with title Ferdinand Magellan Sails Around the World

Grade Level: 2-3 Age Level: 7-8 Listening Level: Grades 4-6 The Library of Explorers and Exploration™ Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact they had on society and history. This series supports the social studies curriculum for: European exploration of the Americas; People, places and environment Ferdinand Magellan - Listenners will be fascinated to learn about Magellan, the Portuguese sailor who set off to find the “Spice Islands” for Spain. However, Magellan’s journey was troubled from the start. Plagued by difficulties in navigation and managing his crew, Magellan’s journey ended in tragedy with his murder. Set within the context of the Great Age of Discovery, this book is perfect for students learning about that period in history. "This series' titles will provide attractive overview resources for that ubiquitous explorer report. the set has a unified old manuscript appearance with pages printed with full bleeds. Each of the handsome two-page layouts serves as a chapter with one page devoted to illustrations: maps, photos, or drawings from stock archival sources. A summarizing timeline, and index are included." - Library Talk

Grade Level: 2-3 Age Level: 7-8 Listening Level: Grades 4-6 The Library of Explorers and Exploration™ Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact they had on society and history. This series supports the social studies curriculum for: European exploration of the Americas; People, places and environment Ferdinand Magellan - Listenners will be fascinated to learn about Magellan, the Portuguese sailor who set off to find the “Spice Islands” for Spain. However, Magellan’s journey was troubled from the start. Plagued by difficulties in navigation and managing his crew, Magellan’s journey ended in tragedy with his murder. Set within the context of the Great Age of Discovery, this book is perfect for students learning about that period in history. "This series' titles will provide attractive overview resources for that ubiquitous explorer report. the set has a unified old manuscript appearance with pages printed with full bleeds. Each of the handsome two-page layouts serves as a chapter with one page devoted to illustrations: maps, photos, or drawings from stock archival sources. A summarizing timeline, and index are included." - Library Talk

Grade Level: 2-3 Age Level: 7-8 Listening Level: Grades 4-6 The Library of Explorers and Exploration™ Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact they had on society and history. This series supports the social studies curriculum for: European exploration of the Americas; People, places and environment Ferdinand Magellan - Listenners will be fascinated to learn about Magellan, the Portuguese sailor who set off to find the “Spice Islands” for Spain. However, Magellan’s journey was troubled from the start. Plagued by difficulties in navigation and managing his crew, Magellan’s journey ended in tragedy with his murder. Set within the context of the Great Age of Discovery, this book is perfect for students learning about that period in history. "This series' titles will provide attractive overview resources for that ubiquitous explorer report. the set has a unified old manuscript appearance with pages printed with full bleeds. Each of the handsome two-page layouts serves as a chapter with one page devoted to illustrations: maps, photos, or drawings from stock archival sources. A summarizing timeline, and index are included." - Library Talk

How did Ferdinand Magellan crush his crew’s violent rebellion? What were the navigating skills needed to cross unknown oceans? Was Magellan really the first person to sail completely around the world? Nearly 500 years ago, Spain and Portugal fought fiercely for ocean supremacy and control of rich trading routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. Portuguese captain Ferdinand Magellan set out in the service of Spain to find a new route to the east--and sailed into history. Read about Magellan’s battles with mountainous waves, howling winds, angry crews, and killer diseases such as scurvy. Learn about the fabulous riches of the spice trade, how Magellan became involved in local warfare, and how, on a beautiful tropical island, he was stabbed and hacked to death.

Ferdinand Magellan was a famed Portuguese explorer. His voyage, launched in 1519, led to the discovery that the globe could be circumnavigated by sea. Although Magellan himself did not survive the incredible journey that led to this discover, his contributions to the scientific understanding of Earth's surface were inestimable. This dynamic and thorough history of Magellan's expedition will intrigue readers and impart to them a greater knowledge of important social studies and science topics.

Grade Level: 2-3 Age Level: 7-8 Listening Level: Grades 4-6 The Library of Explorers and Exploration™ Primary sources make these fascinating books unique. The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact they had on society and history. This series supports the social studies curriculum for: European exploration of the Americas; People, places and environment Ferdinand Magellan - Listenners will be fascinated to learn about Magellan, the Portuguese sailor who set off to find the “Spice Islands” for Spain. However, Magellan’s journey was troubled from the start. Plagued by difficulties in navigation and managing his crew, Magellan’s journey ended in tragedy with his murder. Set within the context of the Great Age of Discovery, this book is perfect for students learning about that period in history. "This series' titles will provide attractive overview resources for that ubiquitous explorer report. the set has a unified old manuscript appearance with pages printed with full bleeds. Each of the handsome two-page layouts serves as a chapter with one page devoted to illustrations: maps, photos, or drawings from stock archival sources. A summarizing timeline, and index are included." - Library Talk