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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan led an ex pedition to the Spice Islands that ended up circumnavigating the Earth. This title guides readers through his major voyages, explorations, and disco veries. Topics include what led Magellan to sail west on behalf of Spain, life on board ship, the first-ever exploration of the Pacific Ocean, the completion of the voyage after Magellan's death in battle, and Magellan's legacy.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Find out about the real Ferdinand Magellan in this fun-to-read biography about the poor boy who grew up to be a bold explorer who set out to circle the globe.
La vida del explorador Fernando de Magallanes, que fue de una niñez pobre a ser un explorador audaz que se lanzó a darle la vuelta al mundo.
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Meet the first explorer who went around the world Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was a Portuguese sailor known for his incredible navigation skills. After years of sailing, he was chosen to lead a crew to circle the globe-a trip that no other ship had ever completed. Though Magellan died in combat in the Philippines before he could finish the voyage, his ship went on to complete the first...
17) Vasco da Gama
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English
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An introduction to the life of fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who strengthened his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.
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English
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"Find out how Marco Polo braved bandits, sandstorms, mountains, pirates, and deadly diseases along the Silk Road and Spice Route. Discover how he became a spy for Kublai Khanm saw treasures beyond his dreams, brought riches home to Italy, and wrote one of the best travel books of all time"--P. [4] of cover.
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