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"Pedro Alvares Cabral sailed around the world for Portugal in the early sixteenth century. His efforts led to a treaty opening the spice trade with India, but also years of war between his men and the kingdom of Calicut. Along the way he also discovered Brazil, perhaps by accident, opening the door for centuries of Portuguese colonization there. This biography dives into Cabral's background, his exploration assignments, and the impact, both positive and negative, of his voyages to India and Brazil"--Amazon.com.

Provides an account of the life and accomplishments of Ferdinand Magellan, whose expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Includes a consideration of his legacy and his fateful final voyage.

A look at the life and career of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.

"This book examines coverage of the various sides of [Cristiano] Ronaldo: celebrity, rival, philanthropist, provocateur, and athlete. It explores his major accomplishments, controversies, and events, but also how his public image has been shaped over time, allowing the reader to assess which details ought to shape his enduring legacy"--Page 11.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born to play soccer. He has won several FIFA Player of the Year Awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from Portugal. On the pitch he stars for Real Madrid, rival of Lionel Messi s FC Barcelona. Through easy-to-follow narrative text, readers learn about his humble upbringing in Portugal and his rise to soccer s elite. Full-color photos and quotes from the soccer star bring a personal touch to the story of his life. A glossary helps readers strengthen their vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages exploration.

Pedro ?lvares Cabral sailed around the world for Portugal in the early sixteenth century. His efforts led to a treaty opening the spice trade with India, but also years of war between his men and the kingdom of Calicut. Along the way he also discovered Brazil, perhaps by accident, opening the door for centuries of Portuguese colonization there. This biography dives into Cabral’s background, his exploration assignments, and the impact, both positive and negative, of his voyages to India and Brazil.

A look at the life of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, covering his childhood, challenges, rise to the top of the game, and more.

"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese soccer star who helped Manchester United and Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo ... superstar soccer player for Spanish club Real Madrid. In 2015, he became the leading scorer in Champions League history with a career record 76 goals.