When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

Describes the life and travels of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.

Discusses the journey undertaken by Ferdinand Magellan and his five ship armada in an attempt to find a western route to the Indies, which ended up being the first fleet to circumnavigate the globe.

Presents the life and adventures of the first man to sail around the world.

Describes the expedition around the world led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

True life stories of the most amazing people EVER! Meet Ferdinand Magellan, the 16th-century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and 'discovered' many new lands (even though loads of people aready lived there!). Find out: why he was hated by royals and sailors alike; why he made one of his sailors dance with a giant and how his life was saved by a pot of jam. Get to know Ferdinand on first name terms.

Biography of the explorer based on documented accounts of other men's voyages.

The first man to sail around the world, Ferdinand Magellan was born around 1480 and grew up in Portugal. After several years in the Portuguese Navy, Magellan left for Spain, Portugals greatest rival, in an attempt to further his career. Magellan set sail on a trip to in search of a straight through South America to reach the Spice Islands, and he became the first explorer to cross the Pacific Ocean and circumnavigate the globe.

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

Covers the life of Ferdinand Magellan, through text, maps, chronology, and artworks, highlighting his journey around the world and the events experienced during and after his travels.

Presents a biography of the daring Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.

The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan—the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe—as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes. The exciting and sometimes tragic lives and journeys of these and many others as well as the battles for empire that arose are chronicled in this engaging volume.

This biography introduces young readers to the life of brave Portuguese sea captain Ferdinand Magellan, who confirmed that the earth is round and introduced the Pacific Ocean to Europeans while sailing for King Charles I of Spain. Through engaging text, readers learn about Ferdinand Magellan's childhood, education, and early inspirations, such as Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World and Vasco da Gama reaching India by sailing south around Africa. A graphic sidebar explains the line of demarcation. And, a detailed map allows readers to follow Magellan's journey from Spain to the Spice Islands. Magellan's discovery of the Strait of Magellan, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and his death on the island of Mactan are also discussed. Full-color photos, an index, a timeline, discussion questions, bold glossary terms, and phonetics accompany easy-to-read text and take readers on a journey around the earth.

Recounts the life and exploits of the Portuguese navigator, with emphasis on his historic voyage around the world.

A biography of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world, thus providing the first positive proof that the earth is round.