Ferdinand Magellan: First Circumnavigator of the Earth

by Susan Meyer

Although Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, he perished before the trip was completed. Readers will learn about the challenges that his expedition faced on its long, arduous journey, as well as how this Portuguese explorer ended up leading a Spanish expedition in the first place. Other highlights include his travels as a young man, the discovery of the strait now named after him, and his partnership with astronomer Rui...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477788018
• ISBN13: 9781477788011
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 10