Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
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.
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.
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