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Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? by Who HQ, Sydelle Kramer
5.0
Who was Ferdinand Magellan by Sydelle Kramer is an excellent middle grade biography. It follows Ferdinand Magellan's life from birth to death, although it primarily focuses on his desire to travel the world and his eventual voyage.
I've been having lots of kids asking about this series recently which is why I picked this one up. I can definitely see the appeal! It's got a lot of facts (although I'll admit to being a little leary about trusting the facts too much) and gorgeous art work. I'd say one of the few drawbacks is that there aren't any actual photos in it--just drawings. I think these provide an excellent introduction to historical events through the eyes of important individuals.
I really enjoyed it!
I've been having lots of kids asking about this series recently which is why I picked this one up. I can definitely see the appeal! It's got a lot of facts (although I'll admit to being a little leary about trusting the facts too much) and gorgeous art work. I'd say one of the few drawbacks is that there aren't any actual photos in it--just drawings. I think these provide an excellent introduction to historical events through the eyes of important individuals.
I really enjoyed it!