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Kubla Khan: The Emperor of Everything

Kubla Khan: The Emperor of Everything

Published in
2010
3.98
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Description

Always cast in a supporting role in the many books about Marco Polo, the great Kubla Khan now takes center stage in a splendid picture-book biography. He is a wonderful subject-a man who liked to live large, building the imperial city of Beijing from scratch, siring a hundred children, throwing birthday bashes for 40,000 guests. He ruled over the greatest empire of the time, one that was lightyears ahead of Western civilization in terms of the arts, sciences, and technology. With astonishingly beautiful and detailed illustrations by Robert Byrd and a clever text by Kathleen Krull, this portrait finally gives Kubla Khan his due.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
48 pages

Why to read

  • Learn about a historical figure
  • Understand the impact of the Mongol Empire
  • Explore the cultural and historical context of 13th-century Asia
  • Enjoy the rich illustrations and storytelling