Second in the World to Sail the Globe: Sir Francis Drake

by Farren Phillips (Author)

Second in the World to Sail the Globe: Sir Francis Drake
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

An engaging illustrated biography about Sir Francis Drake: famous explorer, feared pirate, and the second person to ever sail around the world.

Sir Francis Drake may not have been the first person to sail around the globe, but he still made history as the second. Along the way, he stole a lot of treasure, lost a few ships in battle and bad weather, and made an enemy of King Phillip II of Spain. Learn all about the life and exploits of this 16th century privateer and explorer in this exciting book packed full of fun facts, vibrant illustrations, and interactive activities.

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The fun, cartoonish images are engaging, all adding up to a fun read.

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781953458346
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Yeehoo Press
Publication date
May 20, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF025080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery
Library of Congress categories
Great Britain
Pirates
Voyages around the world
Explorers
Admirals
Drake, Francis

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