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Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
S. A. Kramer
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · August 3, 2004
Reading lane: Renaissance for Kids
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
A Voyage in Context
Follow Magellan’s life and voyage through a concise account enriched with period context.
Come here for
- A landmark expedition and the risks behind it
- Clear historical context for young readers
Expect
- Black-and-white line drawings
- Sidebars and a timeline to illuminate the period
Book Details
- Authors
- S. A. Kramer
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- August 3, 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Renaissance for Kids · Exploration & Discovery
- Reading lane
- Renaissance for Kids
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Publisher Categories
Historical Biographies for Kids
Exploration & Discovery
Renaissance for Kids
About This Book
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance readers' understanding of the period.
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