Marco Polo: Epic Traveler Throughout Asia (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

Marco Polo: Epic Traveler Throughout Asia (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

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Item #: 002229
ISBN: 9781508175032
Grades: 3-6

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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.

The human spirit of discovery has always driven explorers to forge unchartered routes to distant territories. Before the discovery of the New World, explorers from Europe, Africa, and Asia brought the culture, politics, and customs of their homes to far-away lands. These actions encouraged trade, the spread of ideas and technology, and cultural interaction and exchange. This spirit of exploration continued with the European discovery and colonization of the Americas. The biographies in this series detail the lives and deeds of the most noteworthy explorers to cross the high seas or tread new routes across continents. Each title investigates their motivations, the often negative physical and cultural effects of exploration on native peoples, and, in turn, the influence of foreign cultures on society back home. ~Amber

Primary Subject
History/Geography
Grade Start
3
Grade End
6
ISBN
9781508175032
Format
Paperback
Brand Name
Rosen Classroom
Weight
0.3 (lbs.)
Dimensions
9.25" x 7.12" x 0.12"
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