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An illustrated biography of sixteenth-century explorer Ferdinand Magellan, telling of his attempt to sail around the world through a series of questions and answers.

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..

An account of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the world in the early 1500s.

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

Describes the ships of the 14th-century and recounts the voyage of Magellan, explaining life aboard the ships and the instruments of navigation.

Details the life and expeditions of Ferdinand Magellan, describing his childhood, ocean voyages fraught with mutiny, tribal wars, and disease; and his leadership on the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe; and includes a chronology, a time line, and glossary.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first voyage around the globe.

A description of the life and voyage of the sixteenth-century Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.

Details the story of the first circumnavigation of the world by Ferdinand Magellan in the early sixteenth century.

Traces the voyage of Magellan, life aboard a ship, navigation, challenges, and the results.