Biography of Ferdinand Magellan, the first man to lead an expedition around the world.

In 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he disproved the theory of the Northwest Passage and charted the North American Pacific coastline.

In the tradition of the best-selling series Revolutionary War Leaders, this new series presents 10 figures whose choices of the American Revolutionary War. Ideally suited for middle school students, at 100+ pages these books are the perfect length for school reports and are fully documented. This series meets national history curriculum standards.

Thomas Paine published the pamphlet "Common Sense," urging an immediate declaration of independence on the part of the American colonies.

Under Queen Elizabeth's rule, literature, fashion, and education came to the forefront.

Best known for Utopia, describing communal ownership of land, the education of men and women alike, and religious toleration.

Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa elected by a fully representative democratic vote. His efforts to end the segregation that paralyzed his country resulted in his being awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.

Cleric and civil rights activist Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. The first black general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, Tutu preached tirelessly against apartheid and for reconciliation.

This case became the legal cornerstone of subsequent expansions of federal power.

Ariel Sharon overcame his opposition to become Israel's prime minister in 2001.