This blog was developed as a resource for teachers who are looking to incorporate high quality and award winning trade books into their social studies curriculum. I have compiled and cited various reviews on these books, and additionally have listed online resources that will help teachers use these books for instructional purposes.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Henry the Navigator: Prince of Portuguese Exploration
Henry the Navigator: Prince of Portuguese Exploration
Written by: Lisa Ariganello
"Read about the man who started it all in this exciting new book that traces the beginnings of the European Age of Exploration through the sponsorship of voyages by Prince Henry of Portugal. Trace the adventures of his sailors as they voyaged down the West Coast of Africa in the 1400s, laying the foundations for a Portuguese colonial empire."
Publishers Description
Online Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_the_Navigator
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Explorers/Henry_the_Navigator/index.htm
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