Ronald Syme (2) (1910–1992)

This was a good, longer book about the Seminole leader Asi-Yahola, more commonly known as Osceola. This title caught my eye because I actually grew up in Osceola, Indiana, which makes no sense to me now because he never lived anywhere near there! The biography had a nice development to it, very much a story-type narrative that kept it pretty interesting. Would be good source material for a report for upper elementary, early junior high.
Interest Level: 3-6

Vasco da Gama: Sailor Toward the Sunrise is a book that detailed the traveling adventures of one of the most accomplished explorers in Portuguese history - Vasco da Gama. Vasco was the first sailor to establish a water trade route between western Europe and India. The establishment of the route took many years and was extremely dangerous. Vasco da Gama lost a lot of men on his journey, many succumbing to scurvy. When Vasco da Gama returned to Portugal, he was considered somewhat of a hero. show more He brought back many spices and riches, but most importantly, he was able to boost Portugal's economy by establishing the trade route. show less

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