Zheng He: China's Greatest Navigator (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

Zheng He: China's Greatest Navigator (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

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Item #: 002283
ISBN: 9781508175070
Grades: 3-6

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In 1405, the Chinese emperor sent the world's largest fleet of ships to explore the "Western Oceans." Zheng He was at the helm of the expedition, a man who rose from poverty to captain China's famous Treasure Fleet on an adventure covering more than thirty-five thousand miles. Little known in the West, Zheng He was one of history's most important explorers. This guide will take readers on a journey from Nanjing all the way to Africa and the Middle East as Zheng He brings Chinese technology to remote ports of call – and changes the face of the world in the process.

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
9781508175070
Format
Paperback
Brand Name
Rosen Classroom
Weight
0.3 (lbs.)
Dimensions
9.25" x 7.12" x 0.12"
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