Washoe County Library System

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

Follows Ferdinand Magellan's trip around the world. In graphic novel format.

Chronicles the background and travels 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.

Describes the fifteenth century voyages taken by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who furthered his nation's power by expanding trade routes to India.

Recounts Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's epic voyage around the bottom of Africa to India, which opened up trade and travel to these areas. Ages 8-18.

Presents the story of the Portuguese explorer who became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean and whose expedition completed its voyage around the world after his death en route.

"Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan [1480-1521] was a Portuguese noble who dreamed of adventure. 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 made it around the world, and he is still known as one of the greatest explorers."--