The Greatest Explorer In The World (Once Upon A Time In China)

By Jillian Lin

DID YOU KNOW that China used to have the biggest fleet of ships in the world? The leader of the fleet was Admiral Zheng He, who undertook seven voyages to more than thirty countries to trade Chinese treasure like teas, silks, and porcelains. He reached as far as the Middle East and Africa, and possibly even farther. In this book, read about Zheng He's adventurous life, from when he was a little boy dreaming about faraway lands, to the time he sailed across the seas and became 'The Greatest Explorer In The World'. The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged six to twelve years will especially enjoy reading this book. ~ About the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA... Series ~ China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China's best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colorful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories, and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above.Other titles in this series include: The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang) The King Without A Throne (Confucius) The Mountain Man Of Music (Zhu Zaiyu) The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo) The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian) The Dreamer Of Stars (Zhang Heng) The Pirate King (Koxinga/Zheng Chenggong) Also available as e-books on www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.jillianlin.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533618453
• ISBN13: 9781533618450
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"