Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta

Name: Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta
Author: James Rumford
ISBN: 0618432337

by James Rumford

Ages 6–9 · Kids Ages 10–12 · Middle Grade Islamic History Stories & Fiction

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James Rumford's picture book of Ibn Battuta's 29-year journey across the medieval world.

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About this book

Ibn Battuta left Morocco in 1325 to perform Hajj and kept travelling — to the Middle East, Africa, India and China.

Rumford retells his journey with maps and illustrations inspired by medieval Arab art.

What's inside

Leaving Tangier
Hajj and beyond
India and China
Maps and illustrations
A life journey

Why we recommend it

Ibn Battuta set out for Hajj and kept going, all the way to India and China. This beautifully illustrated book retells his adventures with maps and art inspired by medieval manuscripts. It sparks children's curiosity about the world and their heritage.

Good forChildren aged about 5–10

Parent notes

What kind of book: True story / biography
How to read it: For independent reading
Format: Paperback, 40 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Mainstream publisher, written for all readers

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