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Examines the life and explorations of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese sea captain whose search for a westward route to the Spice Islands led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth in the early sixteenth century..

Chronicles Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the glove in the sixteenth century, including first-person accounts previously unavailable in English.

A biography of the Portuguese prince whose navigational ideas and innovations had a significant impact on later explorers.

Presents a biography of Florentine explorer, Amerigo Vespucci, and describes the adventures and exploits of the man for whom the New World was named.

Recounts the voyages undertaken by fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama to strengthen his nation's power by establishing a sea trade route to India.

Examines the life and accomplishments of fifteenth-century Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his youth and early jobs, his work for Christopher Columbus, his disputed expedition of 1497, and his other voyages.

Ferdinand Magellan spent three years circumnavigating the globe in the sixteenth century. This book brings his tale of discovery to life and notes that it changed history and the way explorers would navigate oceans in the future.

Relates historical events to the literature and poetry that was written because the event happened. Contains a side-by-side chronology of events and the event-inspired literature from the year 798,000 B.C.E. to 2000 A.D.

Presents a brief biography of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, describing his fifteenth century voyages that furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.

Explores Ferdinand Magellan's life from his childhood to his travels to his death, his discoveries and accomplishments, and his impact on world history.