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Although Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, he perished before the trip was completed. Readers will learn about the challenges that his expedition faced on its long, arduous journey, as well as how this Portuguese explorer ended up leading a Spanish expedition in the first place. Other highlights include his travels as a young man, the discovery of the strait now named after him, and his partnership with astronomer Rui...
44) Vasco da Gama
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Describes the fifteenth century voyages taken by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.
54) Barrier breakers
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Read about Ferdinand Magellan, Emmeline Pankhurst, and Nelson Mandela. They are three people whose courage, ideas, and actions have changed the world.
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Ferdinand Magellan was a famed Portuguese explorer. His voyage, launched in 1519, led to the discovery that the globe could be circumnavigated by sea. Although Magellan himself did not survive the incredible journey that led to this discover, his contributions to the scientific understanding of Earth's surface were inestimable. This dynamic and thorough history of Magellan's expedition will intrigue readers and impart to them a greater knowledge of...
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