Exploring the World

by Fiona Macdonald

Exploring the World tells of Christopher Columbus' expedition around the world and his landing in America, of Ferdinand Magellan's journey to establish a trade route from Spain to the Spice Islands, and of Francis Drake's perilous voyage around the Cape of Good Hope. You will read about why the explorers set out, how they traveled, hazards they encountered on the way, and what they brought back with them. Clear maps and superb reconstructions bring these journeys vividly to life.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1990

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another "comprehensive" look at the first circumnavigations of the globe. Learned more about Magellan's circuit and about Sir Francis Drake for the first time. Both were spectacularly daring men.