Silk Route, The
Publication Information
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:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, easy reading, reference
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
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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Geography > maps History > region > world history Religion/Philosophy > Islam Religion/Philosophy > Hinduism Geography > locations > continents/regions > Asia Religion/Philosophy > Buddhism

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