Books with title Road Race Round the World

Historians are often divided into two camps when asked to name the first person to circumnavigate the world; there are those who say Ferdinand Magellan was, while others argue the victor was Francis Drake. Readers will learn the controversies surrounding these 16th-century captains and their infamous journeys. Theyll learn about the political intrigues and economic incentives to find a route and the lasting effects of the expeditions. Besides containing the thrilling accounts of Magellans and Drakes adventures, this beguiling books historical images, maps, sidebars, and timeline complement social studies and geography curricula.

Lightning and Francesco are both champion race cars! But who will win the World Grand Prix...? Disney Adventures in Reading, Level 2: Longer and varied sentence structure Increased vocabulary Three or four sentences per page Disney Learning: Adventures in Reading is a delightful series of stories for beginner readers, featuring favourite characters from the wonderful world of Disney. The programme's four levels and relevant book band colours help you select the books that are just right for your child's developing reading ability. *Orange book band*

Offers readers a captivating look into the race between journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland as they compete to be the first person to travel around the globe in less than 80 days. Learn about how these female journalists broke barriers for women in the United States. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.