Planet 5th: Mr. Vincent's Fifth Grade

Interview with
Marco Polo
1254-1324

Polo: the first European to travel to Asia and back
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy and saw the possibilities of being an explorer so he also became one. He traveled through Asia and saw the beauties and great resources of what Asia owned. He then became a confidant of Kublai Khan and stayed in Asia for 24 years. Marco returned to tell the tale about the traveling through the countries of Asia, inspiring other explorers.

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Marco Polo by Rebecca

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