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Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers the World Hardcover - 2006
by Ann Martin Bowler; Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard (Illustrator)
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Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It's true! Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing story of these seven epic voyages and their larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng He.
Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were given as tribute to China's powerful emperor when the ships' returned home.
Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story's fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages.
Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were given as tribute to China's powerful emperor when the ships' returned home.
Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story's fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages.
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- Title Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers the World
- Author Ann Martin Bowler; Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo.
- Date December 15, 2006
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780804836739 / 0804836736
- Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
- Dimensions 12 x 9 x 0.5 in (30.48 x 22.86 x 1.27 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 1050
- Library of Congress subjects Explorers, Admirals
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006903177
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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"Throughout the book, Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard's softly shaded illustrations demonstrate a quirky but effective depiction of perspective. They complement the writing beautifully. Between them, Bowler and Tay-Adouard have produced a treasure indeed."—Papertigers.org
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