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