This entertaining book follows the travels of Italian merchant and adventurer Marco Polo who traveled across Asia. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major journeys, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Polo to travel to China, the Silk Road, life in Central Asia, the Chinese empire, Polo's famous book, and his legacy. Teacher's guide available.
| ISBN: | 9780778714347 |
| Publication date: | 19th September 2014 |
| Author: | Tim Cooke |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Classics an imprint of Crabtree Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Travel With the Great Explorers |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration |