Riding on a Caravan

Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey along the Silk Road, the trade route running thousands of miles through Asia. Then dive into extensive educational endnotes, including captivating photos of the author's travels on the Silk Road. AGES: 4 to 10 AUTHOR: Laurie Krebs draws inspiration for her books from her adventures around the world. She is a former teacher from Connecticut, USA, and a mother and grandmother. She is the author of many globe-trotting titles for Barefoot Books, including We All Went on Safari and Off We Go to Mexico! SELLING POINTS: . China's ancient trade route comes to life for young readers through Helen Cann's detailed artwork and Laurie Krebs's engaging text . Author and world traveler Laurie Krebs drew on her trip down the Silk Road as she created this book. Readers can learn about the trip and see photos in the Author's Note. . Packed with ten pages of educational endnotes, including a map of the Silk Road, information about the cities along the route, Author's Note and more.