The Travels of Vasco Da Gama

by Joanne Mattern, Patrick O'Brien (Illustrator)

Describes the journey of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, which opened up an important trade route from Portugal to the East Indies.

Library Binding

First published July 20, 1999

About the author

Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Reviews

[Noelle Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great accompaniment to Story of the World curriculum. The girls read this in an hour.