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Details the life and expeditions of Vasco de Gama, discussing the history of Portugal, describing his voyages to India, and examining his influence over trade between Portugal and Asian countries.

Presents color illustrations based on topics such as plants, animals, the human body, home, musical instruments, and school, each with labels that identify pictured objects in English and Portuguese.

A photo-illustrated dictionary of more than 6,000 Portuguese words and phrases, with pronunciation guides for English-speakers.

A pocket Portuguese phrase book and dictionary that contains important words and commonly used phrases with translations to help travelers communicate effectively in a foreign country.

Text and illustrations presents words, numbers, greetings, and phrases in Portuguese and English.

Shares the life of the Portuguese explorer who became the first person to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.

A biography of Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama, describes how he replaced his deceased father on a mission to India and became the first to find a direct route to Asia via the Cap of Good Hope.

Presents a comprehensive study of late fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama, and describes his quest to find a sea route to the East Indies and the beginning of the European trade route.