Henry the Navigator
Prince of Portuguese Exploration
by Lisa Ariganello
In the Footsteps of Explorers
Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the adventurous life of a Portuguese prince who dreamed of exploring new lands and charting unknown seas. Follow his journey as he supports daring voyages along Africa's west coast, shaping history during the Middle Ages. This inspiring tale reveals the courage and curiosity behind great discoveries.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalExplorers & DiscoverersAdventureComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0778724697
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
- Published
- October 30, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,581
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Explorers & discoverersPrincesHistory - EuropeChildren: Grades 4-6Juvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 BiographyPortugalEuropeHistory - Exploration & DiscoveryBiography & Autobiography - HistoricalBiographyExplorersGeography, MedievalJuvenile literatureMedieval GeographyGeographyGeography, juvenile literatureExplorers, juvenile literatureHenry the navigator, 1394-1460Henry, infante of portugal, 1394-1460, juvenile literaturePrinces, juvenile literature