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Book Detail
Silk Route, The |
Publication Information
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Author: Major, John |
Illustrator: Fieser, Stephen |
Title: Silk Route, The |
Date: 1995 |
Publisher: HarperCollins |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-06-022924-1 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
nonfiction, easy reading, reference
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
Here is a pictorial and textual journey along the legendary trade route from China to Byzantium in 700 A.D. as silk and other commodities change hands many times. Maps and a reference section provide extended uses of the book. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Students could retell the dangerous and exotic journey in journal or first person narrative. Since several religions are mentioned, small groups could research Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, or Zoroastrianism, making a comparative matrix of basic characteristics. The maps on the frontispiece could be used to find the cities on a contemporary world map to see what names and countries have changed. Students may want to discuss why silk was so important and worth so much effort. |
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