Marco Polo: History's Great Adventurer (Historical Notebooks)

by Clint Twist

Other authorsVarious (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2011

Library's review

Through the use of pri - mary source documents and lift-theflaps, the wondrous adventures of Marco Polo come to life. The unique format offers a creative approach for introducing readers to the world-renowned traveler’s experiences along the Silk Road to medi - eval China

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, Biography, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Templar (2011), Edition: Nov, 30 pages

Description

Travel along the Silk Road to medieval China with Marco Polo as your guide. Meet the warlord Kublai Khan and sail through pirate-infested seas in search of riches beyond measure. Including booklets, foldouts, and maps, as well as excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the adventures of history's greatest storyteller.

Awards

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2012)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2012)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

30

Physical description

30 p.; 12.15 inches

ISBN

0763652865 / 9780763652869

DDC/MDS

915.04

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