Prince Henry, the navigator
Pioneer of Modern Exploration
by Aileen Gallagher
Library of Explorers and Exploration
Reading Level 8-9 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 8th 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 story of Prince Henry of Portugal, a royal pioneer whose passion for exploration helped open new routes across the seas. While he stayed close to home, his backing inspired daring voyages that connected continents and expanded trade and culture. Journey back to medieval times and see how one prince changed the world from afar.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalExplorationBiographyGeographyFamily
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
Details
- ISBN
- 082393621X
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Rosen Reference
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 14,077
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Henry, Infante of Portugal, 1394-1460 -- Juvenile literature.Henry the Navigator, 1394-1460.Explorers -- Portugal -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Princes -- Portugal -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Geography, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.Explorers.BiographyExplorersJuvenile literatureMedieval GeographyPrincesGeographyHenry the navigator, 1394-1460Explorers, juvenile literaturePrinces, juvenile literatureGeography, juvenile literatureHenry, infante of portugal, 1394-1460, juvenile literature
People
Henry Infante of Portugal (1394-1460)Henry the Navigator (1394-1460)
Places
Portugal