La Animadora Historia De Marco Polo (Marco Polo) Video Interactivo en DVD Contieniendo Un Recurso Downloadable Libro

Teach Faithfulness, Obedience, Courage and other positive character traits through the Nest Learning DVD on the life of  Marco Polo intrigued audiences with his tales of magnificent palaces filled with precious stones, rivers filled with gold and “men with tails” who threw nuts as big as a man’s head. He described things to one had ever witnessed and no one believed him. They were certain he had never visited these wondrous places. Yet he had. Excellent for developing home school curriculum and a great teaching resource for the history of Marco Polo's astonishing adventures to India, China and many other exotic lands. Each Interactive Marco Polo DVD features:     All features offered in English and Spanish      English and Spanish movie and subtitles and audio dialog      Have fun learning history and character with 3-Level Interactive Quiz  Bonus Offer - Each Marco Polo DVD includes a Free Instant Download of our 48 Page Activity and Coloring bookMarco Polo (September 15, 1254-January 8, 1324) was a well-traveled Venetian explorer and trader.  He intrigued audiences with his tales of magnificent palaces The time  is 1296 in Turkey. Marco Polo, his father and his uncle have just returned after a twenty five-year journey of the East. They tell the Duke of Venice about the riches they have found. The Duke of Venice  doubts the stories of riches from China. Main Characters: Marco Polo, Nicolo Polo, Maffeo Polo, Duke of Venice, the Duke and Duchess of Genoa, Kublai Kahn Overall Theme: Marco Polo inspired many explorers through his book about his travels throughout India, China and many other exotic lands far from his native home of Italy.  In spite of the many doubters, Marco Polo teaches of a peace that comes with being honest. Summary: Not long after he returned a war broke out  between the cities of Genoa and Venice.  Marco went to fight in a war. He met a sailor named Rusticello. Rusticello was also a writer.  Marco and his new friend are captured by the Duke and Duchess of Genoa. The Duchess was impressed with  Marco Polo’s stories and visits him in prison. Marco tells the Duchess about his adventures in China and Kublai Kahn.  During this time, Rusticello continues to write about the adventures of Marco Polo.  After spending years in prison, the war is over and Marco is released. Rustincello shows him the book he has written about his adventures. Marco doubts that anyone would believe him and asks Rusticello to share his stories. The Travels of Marco Polo became one of the most influential books of the Middle Ages. Background: Marco was the son of a rich merchant named Nicolo.He was 17 years old when he left Venice and 42 years old when he returned from the East.  In 1492, inspired by Polo’s writings, Christopher Columbus set sail to  to find the East. In 1514 the Portuguese proved that Marco Polo had indeed told the truth. Historical and cultural impact: Marco Polo's description of the Far East and its riches inspired Christopher Columbus’ decision to try to reach those lands by a western route. (A heavily annotated copy of Polo's book, The Travels of Marco Polo was among the belongings of Columbus) The fastest ship of her day, the Marco Polo was the first ship to sail around the world in under six months The airport in Venice is dubbed Marco Polo International Airport Bonus Offer - Free Instant Download of the Interactive Activity and Coloring book with purchase of DVD Resource & Activity Books: Each DVD has a 48-page Instant Download Resource & Activity Book full of skill developing activities, Scripture references, word games, puzzles, coloring pages, resources, and more. Provides hours of fun and learning! Excellent for developing a curriculum, each Resource & Activity Book will enhance the learning experience your child will enjoy. Includes coloring activities with word games, puzzles, and other games that teach your child to think creatively. These books will enhance their ability to comprehend the messages from the video series in their entirety. Photocopy ready pages provide an excellent tool for Sunday schools, daycares and home schooled children that need curriculum. Certificates of Achievement in the back of the book serve as an excellent award your child can hang up with provide after completing the course. Principles and Values Taught in This Video Trust, Faithfulness, Obedience, Courage, and Honesty.