Marco Polo
Nick McCarty • 2006 • QED
- Author
- Nick McCarty
- First published
- 2006
- Publisher
- QED
- Genres
- Biography · History
- Subjects
- Juvenile literature · Explorers · Biography · Discovery and exploration
- ISBN
- 9781845383381
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Published in 2006 by QED Publishing, this biography of Marco Polo is part of an educational series designed to introduce young readers to pivotal historical figures and global explorers. The text, authored by Nick McCarty, aims to distill the complex narratives of Polo's travels along the Silk Road into an accessible format suitable for primary school curricula. The series is characterized by its focus on combining biographical facts with visual aids to help children contextualize medieval history.
The design of this edition follows the conventions of mid-2000s children's reference materials, utilizing a clean layout that pairs descriptive prose with illustrative elements. By emphasizing the adventurous aspects of Polo's journey to the court of Kublai Khan, the book serves as a foundational text for early historical inquiry. Upon its release, it was received primarily as a classroom and library resource intended to support literacy and interest in world history.
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