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By Levy, Janey2005., Juvenile, Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press Call No: 912 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book explains that the scale on a map is an indicator of the relationship between distances on the map and the corresponding actual distances and that maps can show the distance of the Silk Road, which stretched from eastern China to the Middle East.
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By Levy, Janeyc2005., PowerKids Press Call No: 912.01 LEV Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: PowerMathSummary Note: An introduction to using a map scale to measure distances using practical examples from study of the Silk Road.
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c2009., Pre-adolescent, Annick Press Call No: 950 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Summary Note: Describes the fabled Silk Road and those who travelled on it.
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-- Ancient Silk Roadc2009., Pre-adolescent, Annick Press Call No: 950 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Provides accounts of journeys undertaken by three men along the Silk Road, including seventh-century Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang, Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan, and thirteenth-century merchant Marco Polo.
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c2008., Artisan Call No: 641.5951 ALFORD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The authors share stories, photographs, and recipes from their explorations of the outlying areas of China, showcasing the traditional foods of Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, the steppelands of Inner Mongolia, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
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By Azad, Nafiza2019., Scholastic Press Call No: FANTASY F AZA Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Fatima lives in the city of Noor, on the Silk Road, which is currently protected by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, from attacks by the violent and ruthless Shayateen djinn; but Fatima was infused with the fire of the Ifrit who died saving her when she was four years old, and when one of the most important Ifrit dies she finds herself drawn into the intrigues of the court, the affairs of the djinn, and the very real dangers of a magical battlefield.
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By Azad, Nafiza[2020]., Adolescent, Scholastic Inc. Call No: Fantasy Fic Azad Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Fatima lives in the city of Noor, on the Silk Road, which is currently protected by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, from attacks by the violent and ruthless Shayateen djinn--but Fatima was infused with the fire of the Ifrit who died saving her when she was four years old, and when one of the most important Ifrit dies she finds herself drawn into the intrigues of the court, the affairs of the djinn, and the very real dangers of a magical battlefield.
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-- Candle & the flameBy Azad, Nafiza2019., Adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: FANTASY FIC AZA Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Fatima lives in the city of Noor, on the Silk Road, which is currently protected by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, from attacks by the violent and ruthless Shayateen djinn--but Fatima was infused with the fire of the Ifrit who died saving her when she was four years old, and when one of the most important Ifrit dies she finds herself drawn into the intrigues of the court, the affairs of the djinn, and the very real dangers of a magical battlefield.
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2023., Pre-adolescent, Levine Querido Call No: FIC NAY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir- furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life-as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long? For fans of The Little Prince and Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories"--
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-- Assassinations of Samir, the seller of dreams.2023., Pre-adolescent, Levine Querido Call No: ADVENTURE F NAY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called 'Seller of Dreams.' The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir--furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life--as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man ... but will they all survive that long?"--
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c1995., HarperCollins Call No: 950 MAJ Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the history and purpose of the legendary trade route between China and Byzantium during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-906).
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c1995., HarperCollins Call No: 950 .1 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the history and purpose of the legendary trade route between China and Byzantium during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-906).
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2013., Primary, Roaring Brook Press Call No: E Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In 9th century China, a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with her father along the Silk Road. The pebble passes from his hand all the way to the Republic of Venice, the end of the Silk Road, where a boy cherishes it and sees the value of this gift from a girl at the end of the road"--
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-- Silk Road2005, c1999., Pre-adolescent, Barefoot Books Call No: China 398.2 Gil Edition: Pbk. ed. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: Stories from the journey along the ancient trade route between East and West. Includes tales of dragons, demons, goddesses and spirits, with sumptuous illustrations and intriguing facts.
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2005., Barefoot Books Call No: 950 KRE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Rhyming text introduces the sights and sounds of the Silk Road, such as the Yellow River, the oasis at Dunhuang, the rugged desert near Hami, and the excitement of the market at Kashgar. Includes a history of this trade route and the places where people stopped along the way.