Author : Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 23,92 MB
Release : 2005-04-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0689865554
The mystery-loving cats are back for one final adventure, in which Polo, who has longed for his mother, is surprised when she returns. But Geraldine isn't exactly the mother he expected. Can he convince her to change her roaming ways and stay? Illustrations.
Author : Alan W. Armstrong
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 38,92 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0375833226
When Mark and his mother lose touch with his father's Gobi Desert expedition, they travel to Venice, Italy, and there, while waiting for news of his father, Mark learns about Marco Polo and his adventures in the Far East.
Author : Tamora Pierce
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 12,3 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0307433528
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. Victory is not always what it seems. Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a knight—but it’s not quite what she imagined. In the midst of a brutal war, Kel has been assigned to oversee a refugee camp. She’s sure it’s because Lord Wyldon still doesn’t see her as equal to the men. Nevertheless, she’s learning the importance of caring for people who have been robbed of their homes, wealth, and self-respect. Perhaps this battle is as important as the war with Scanra? When Kel has a vision of the man behind the horrific killing devices that her friends are fighting without her, will she honor her sworn duty . . . or embark on a quest that could turn the tide of the war? More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. "Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." —SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace." —LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Author : Frances Wood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 35,35 MB
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0429980620
We all ?know? that Marco Polo went to China, served Ghengis Khan for many years, and returned to Italy with the recipes for pasta and ice cream. But Frances Wood, head of the Chinese Department at the British Library, argues that Marco Polo not only never went to China, he probably never even made it past the Black Sea, where his family conducted business as merchants.Marco Polo's travels from Venice to the exotic and distant East, and his epic book describing his extraordinary adventures, A Description of the World, ranks among the most famous and influential books ever published. In this fascinating piece of historical detection, marking the 700th anniversary of Polo's journey, Frances Wood questions whether Marco Polo ever reached the country he so vividly described. Why, in his romantic and seemingly detailed account, is there no mention of such fundamentals of Chinese life as tea, foot-binding, or even the Great Wall? Did he really bring back pasta and ice cream to Italy? And why, given China's extensive and even obsessive record-keeping, is there no mention of Marco Polo anywhere in the archives?Sure to spark controversy, Did Marco Polo Go to China? tries to solve these and other inconsistencies by carefully examining the Polo family history, Marco Polo's activities as a merchant, the preparation of his book, and the imperial Chinese records. The result is a lucid and readable look at medieval European and Chinese history, and the characters and events that shaped this extraordinary and enduring myth.
Author : Marco Polo
Publisher :
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 1903
Category : Asia
ISBN :
Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811850513
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!
Author : John Guare
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,86 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780822207337
THE STORY: The time is 1999, the place an island off the coast of Norway. Stony McBride, a young movie director and adopted son of an aging Hollywood star, is writing a film about Marco Polo, in which, it is hoped, his father will make a comeback.
Author : George M. (George Makepeace) 184 Towle
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,44 MB
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781371556938
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Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher :
Page : 1084 pages
File Size : 33,39 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
From the "New York Times" bestselling author of the Aztec series comes a recreated epic account of the greatest real-life adventurer in human history: Marco Polo.
Author : Gracie Cavnar
Publisher : Eat It! Food Adventures with M
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780984652501
Designed to attract young readers to the fun of cooking and eating more fruits and vegetables, this adventure story and cookbook follows Ottavio Fornero, a pint-sized member of Marco Polo’s expedition, as he discovers wondrous foods through the rich cultural traditions of people along the Silk Road. Ottavio journeys from Venice to the Middle East, sharing 36 easy-to-follow recipes inspired by the trip along the way. By making food an adventure, the book provides parents with an exciting way to read, learn, and cook with their children and share their family’s long-held food traditions while creating new ones. Also included is a medieval world map showing Polo’s actual expedition routes; glossaries of cooking terms, techniques, and utensils; an extensive illustrated history of the ingredients; modern adaptations; and historical trivia.
