Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy in 1254 and was raised by his aunt and uncle as his mother died after childbirth. He journeyed with his father and uncle to China to trade goods, getting sick along the way during their exploration through war zones. They passed through many lands including China, Persia, and America before Marco Polo died in 1324, leaving his stories of exploration remembered through books.

1. Marco Polo By : Bryan K. 1-20-09 Las Flores Elementary School Research report

2. Early Life Italian , city called Venice. September 15,1254. Leaned to read. Did simple math. Journeyed with his dad and uncle. His mother died after giving him birth. He had 2 bother. His aunt and uncle raised him.

3. Previous Experience He when to trade goods with his dad and uncle to China.

4. Exploration They went through the war zone. Marco Polo got sick so he had to stay for a year in land.

5. Results They went to China. They went passed though America. They passed though Persia and more.

6. Conclusion Marco Polo died in 1324. On his bed when he said,”I didn’t tell …” People remember by books and different things.

7. Bibliography http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/marcopolo.htm http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schoolsproject/reraissance/marcopolo.htm