Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America,Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands ofmiles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It strue! Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing storyof these seven epic voyages and they're 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 IndianOcean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiraland his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed bythe people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinesegoods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicineswhich were given as tribute to China's powerful emperor when theships' returned home. Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the TreasureFleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefullytold and beautifully illustrated, the story s fast pace will keepyoung ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfycurious readers of all ages.
【作者简介】
Ann Martin Bowler is a full-timewriter and has traveled with her family to Indonesia many times.She is the author of Gecko's Complaint. Ann lives in theSierra Nevada foothills of Northern California.
Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard illustrated Monkey: The ClassicChinese Adventure Tale and Singapore Children's FavoriteStories. She lives in France with her husband and their twochildren.
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