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Age Range
4 - 10
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2017-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9781782853442
Lexile
690
Themes
family
community
environment
adventure

Riding on a Caravan

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey along the Silk Road, the trade route running thousands of miles through Asia. Then dive into extensive educational endnotes, including captivating photos of the author's travels on the Silk Road.
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Age Range
4 - 10
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2017-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9781782853442
Lexile
690
Themes
family
community
environment
adventure
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