"This title introduces readers to Marco Polo, the great explorer who was the first European to explore China. Polo's life story is examined, from his early travels with father Niccolo Polo and uncle Maffeo Polo to China to see Kublai Khan and visit Xanadu, to his marriage to Donata Badoer, to his travels in China in the Kublai Khan's service. Polo's book The Travels of Marc Polo is covered, as is its influence on other explorers such as Christopher Columbus." -- ABDO Publishing.

Includes index.

Europe in the time of Marco Polo --Birth and early years -- The journey begins -- Marco Polo in China -- Return to Europe -- The travels of Marco Polo -- The final years -- Did Marco Polo really go to China? -- Marco Polo's legacy -- Timeline.