Marco Polo: Epic Traveler Throughout Asia

by Samuel Willard Crompton

Overview

For many, his name brings to mind both the glory and terrible danger of exploration: Marco Polo. Come along as this informative and engaging book describes Marco's travels from his native Italy past many obstacles, to the farthest reaches of Asia and back home again. Experience the incredible cold of the mountains of Pakistan, the intense heat of the Taklimakan Desert, and the wonders in between. Meet people like the fabled Kublai Khan, lord of the Mongol Empire. At journey's end, readers will understand why Marco Polo takes his place among the most important explorers in world history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508175056
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2017
Series:	Spotlight On Explorers and Colonization Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Marco at Home 4

The Quest 6

Setting Out 8

The Middle East 10

Afghans and Mongols 12

The Great Desert 14

The Summer Palace 16

Marco the Messenger 18

Marco the Diplomat 20

Marco the Historian 22

Watching Greatness in Action 24

Longing for Home 26

The Mongol Princess 28

Headed Home 30

Home at Last 32

Marco the Soldier 34

The Storyteller 36

Marco's Last Years 38

Marco's Legacy 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47