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Meet FERDINAND Magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and 'discovered' many new lands (even though loads of people already 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 he was saved by a pot of jam! Get to know FERDINAND on First Name terms.

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First Names: Ferdinand (Magellan)

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    A Paperback / softback by Candy Gourlay, Tom Knight

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      Publisher: David Fickling Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/04/2020
      ISBN13: 9781788450416, 978-1788450416
      ISBN10: 1788450418

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Meet FERDINAND Magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and 'discovered' many new lands (even though loads of people already 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 he was saved by a pot of jam! Get to know FERDINAND on First Name terms.

      Trade Review
      Fun, fact-packed . . . Brilliantly entertaining * National Geographic Kids, praise for First Names *
      Exciting and original * Lancashire Post, praise for First Names *
      Topical and timeless * Comics Review, praise for First Names *
      An excellent series . . . children will be encouraged to be aspirational * Parents in Touch, praise for First Names *

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