Bergreen, Laurence

"A biography of the extraordinary life and adventures of Sir Francis Drake, whose mastery of the seas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I changed the course of history-as a pirate raiding Spanish galleons, as the first explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe, and as a naval hero who defeated the Spanish Armada and reshaped the global order"--Adapted from publisher description.

"1405. The central coast of China. At nearly seven feet tall, Admiral Zheng He looked out at the sea before him. For the next three decades, the oceans would be his home, as he would command over 1,500 ships and thousands of sailors in seven journeys that would predate the heart of the European Age of Exploration. Over his seven epic journeys, Zheng He explored the Northern Pacific and Indian Oceans, traveling as far as the east coast of Africa, expanding Chinese power globally, warring with pirates, and capturing enemies along the way in the name of his emperor, Zhu Di. But this giant figure was not always at the helm of a ship"--From the publisher's web site.

Presents a children's adaptation of Laurence Bergreen's "Over the Edge of the World" which Chronicles Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century.

Chronicles the life of American jazz performer and composer from his life as a young trumpet player in the bordellos of New Orleans, to his rise to become one of the most noted jazz performers of the twentieth century. Includes a listing of his jazz recordings.

Reveals the sacrifices scientists make in order to explore the Red Planet, the political pressure and scrutiny they endure by working at NASA, and the missions they hope will lead to understanding of life's origin and meaning.

Biography of Chicago criminal Al Capone discussing his life, criminal activity, the complex personality of the man, and the Prohibition era.

The author draws upon original sources to explore the travels and adventures of Marco Polo, and examines the controversies that surround his legendary journeys to the Far East.

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