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Stories from the Silk Road

Book Synopsis

The Spirit of the Silk Road is your guide as you journey through this book from Chang-an to Samarkand, following one of the arterial caravan routes of the silk traders. As you travel across treacherous deserts and through lonely mountain passes, you will learn about the importance of silk as a commodity, see some of the distinctive customs of the peoples of Central Asia, and join in many storytelling sessions at starlit oases and campfires.

Our Review Panel says...

Well pitched for KS2, this illustrated collection contains stories that come from places along the way of the silk trade route from Chang-an to Samarkand.

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