Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World - Couverture souple

Bailey, Katie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0778724522 ISBN 13 : 9780778724520

Editeur : Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada, 2005

Synopsis

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey around the world on behalf of Spain. This colorful new book follows the world's first circumnavigation by sail through a dramatic passage of disease, starvation, and death. Young readers will learn about the ancient spice trade, early sea navigation, and what life was like aboard a sailing ship in the age of exploration. A recipe from the period is also included. Topics include - what Europe was like before Magellan - science in Magellan's times, and the effect his voyage had on it - his journey down the African coast, across the Atlantic, down along South America, then across the Atlantic to the Spice Islands - mutiny at sea - life at sea - the Philippine Natives that Magellan met, and their way of life Teacher's guide available.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0778724522
• ISBN 13: 9780778724520
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible