Sir Frances Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth (Library of Explorers and Exploration)

By Joy Paige

Book Overview

This book tells the story of the second explorer to successfully complete a journey around the world. A onetime pirate, Drake devoted his life to foiling the Spanish from acquiring land and riches he wanted for England. Readers will join him on his expeditions in search of treasure, his triumphant defeat of the Spanish Armada, and his placement in England's Parliament.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823936309
• ISBN13: 9780823936304
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8