Discovery Channel School: Magellan, Ferdinand - Tells about the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.
European Explorers: Ferdinand Magellan - A collection of links related to Ferdinand Magellan. All linked sites are appropriate for fifth and sixth graders.
Ferdinand Magellan - A short biography written by students for students.
Ferdinand Magellan - An elementary school student writes about Magellan's life and voyage. Includes a timeline based on Magellan's journal.
Ferdinand Magellan - Biography from the Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia.
Ferdinand Magellan - Short biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Ferdinand Magellan - Biography from the Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia.
First Circumnavigation of the Globe by Magellan: 1519-1522 - A simple, illustrated account of Magellan's attempt to sail all the way around the world.
Magellan's Demise - Historically critical narrative focusing on Magellan's death.
Magellan, Ferdinand - Article from Encarta Encyclopedia tells about Magellan's life and his voyage around the world.
Magellan's Voyage Round the World - An account of Magellan's voyage written in 1524. From the Modern History Sourcebook.
The First to Sail Around the World - National Maritime Museum fact file answers common questions about Ferdinand Magellan.
The Greatest Voyager of Them All - Biographical and historical essay by Raymond Schuessler.
The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide - Provides a short biography of the explorer.
The Voyage around the World - Essay entitled "After dire straits, an agonizing haul across the Pacific" by Simon Winchester.