Download or read book Marco Polo s Silk Purse written by Gerry Bailey and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marco Polo s Silk Purse written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A factual biography of the traveler Marco Polo within a fictional storyline involving local merchants in a busy street market.
Download or read book Marco Polo s Travels on Asia s Silk Road written by Cath Senker and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2008 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Marco Polo manage to walk across all of Asia? Why did he become a favorite of fabled Mongol ruler Kublai Khan? Why was he not recognized on his return home? More than 700 years ago, merchants grew rich trading silks, spices, and glittering jewels between Europe and East Asia. Marco Polo decided to see for himself the mysterious lands of the East, and embarked on an expedition lasting 24 years. The account of his epic journey astounded people throughout Europe. Find out how Marco Polo braved bandits, sandstorms, mountains, pirates, and deadly diseases along the Silk Road and Spice Route. Discover how he became a spy for Kublai Khan, saw treasures beyond his dreams, brought riches home to Italy, and wrote one of the greatest travel books of all time.
Download or read book Marco Polo written by Samuel Willard Crompton and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Martin Luther King Jr s Microphone written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of Martin Luther King's microphone to Digby and his sister Hannah. This book relates the biography of the civil rights leader and his inspirational message in the format of a story. Vivid illustrations help recount his famous speeches and peaceful protests.
Download or read book Marco Polo written by Michael Burgan and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kubla Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.
Download or read book Sitting Bull s Tomahawk written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local merchants in a busy street market tell the story of SITTING BULLS TOMAHAWK. This book tells the factual biography of the Native American chief Sitting Bull within a fictional storyline.
Download or read book Queen Victoria s Diamond written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The queen's diamond is the next big find for Digby and his sister at Mr. Rummage's market stall. Such a find has the vendor telling the children a wonderfully engaging story about England's most famous monarch. Easy-to-follow text will engage even the most hesitant readers.
Download or read book Julius Caesar s Sandals written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for excitement and suspense as Digby and his sister Hannah's latest find takes them to ancient Rome. After discovering the famous general's sandals during their latest visit to Mr. Rummage's antiques market stall, the two adventurous youngsters are whisked away into the fascinating life story of Gaius Julius Caesar.
Download or read book Mozart s Wig written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mozart's wig is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. Pleased with their find, young Digby and his sister Hannah are thrilled when Mr. Rummage tells them all about the life of this legendary composer. Wonderful illustrations help recount the exciting story of Mozart's work and achievements.
Download or read book Galileo s Telescope written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Galileo's telescope in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of astronomer Galileo in a charming fictional storyline. Wonderful illustrations help tell the story of Galileo's life and historic discoveries.
Download or read book Mother Teresa s Alms Bowl written by Anita Ganeri and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and work of Mother Teresa. Presented in a story format with parallel factual information.
Download or read book Leonardo s Palette written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digby and his sister, Hannah find Leonardo Da Vinci's palette in an antiques market and Mr. Rummage tells them about Da Vinci's life and how he made history.
Download or read book Armstrong s Moon Rock written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the life and most famous achievement of astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Download or read book Columbus s Chart written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of an explorer from Italy who discovered the Americas as told to Digby and Hannah by Mr. Rummage.
Download or read book The Wright Brothers Glider written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local merchants in a busy street market tell the story of THE WRIGHT BROTHERS' GLIDER. This book tells the factual biography of the Wright Brothers within a fictional storyline
Download or read book Cleopatra s Coin written by Gerry Bailey and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the life and times of the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra and her reign.
