Animals Marco Polo Saw

An Adventure on the Silk Road By Sandra Markle
Illustrated by Daniela Terrazzini

8-1/2 x 9 in; 48 pp ; full-color illustrations throughout, Ages 7-10
Hardcover
Published in March, 2009
ISBN 9780811850513
ISBN10 081185051X

$16.99  


Animals Marco Polo Saw -- A continuation of the Explorers series by award-winning author Sandra Markle, Animals Marco Polo Saw brings to life the amazing, exotic animals Marco Polo encountered during his explorations in Asia, how the animals sometimes affected the outcome of the journey, and even helped the explorer survive!


Sandra Markle is a former elementary school science teacher, a nationally known science education consultant, and the author of many award-winning books for children. Born and raised in the United States, she now lives in New Zealand.


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Held the attention of kids and adults

2009-11-29 | 6:10 PM | Carolyn DeMoss
This book gives a whole new meaning to travel writing. Through text and illustration Markle and Terrazzini share fascinating elements of ancient Asian culture that echo in today's world. We follow Marco Polo as he encounters animals, places, and people unlike anything with which he is familiar.
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