The Exploration of Arabia and Asia
The Silk Road first brought Europeans to Asia for trade and changed the course of history. Readers will learn who explored the Asian peninsula and about the exploits of famous explorers such as Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan. Full-color photographs show the interesting landscapes and history in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic.
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The Exploration of Arabia and Asia
The Silk Road first brought Europeans to Asia for trade and changed the course of history. Readers will learn who explored the Asian peninsula and about the exploits of famous explorers such as Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan. Full-color photographs show the interesting landscapes and history in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic.
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The Exploration of Arabia and Asia

The Exploration of Arabia and Asia

by Tim Cooke
The Exploration of Arabia and Asia

The Exploration of Arabia and Asia

by Tim Cooke

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The Silk Road first brought Europeans to Asia for trade and changed the course of history. Readers will learn who explored the Asian peninsula and about the exploits of famous explorers such as Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan. Full-color photographs show the interesting landscapes and history in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433986154
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2013
Series: Explorers Discovering the World
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chinese Explorers 6

Arabian Explorers 10

IBN Battuta 12

Marco Polo 16

Ferdinand Magellan 20

Anthony Jenkinson 24

Jesuits in Asia 26

Yermak Timofeevich 30

Vitus Bering 32

Arabia 36

Mapping India 40

The French in Indochina 42

Central Asia 44

Glossary 46

Further Information 47

Index 48

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