Follows the travels of Italian merchant and adventurer Marco Polo who traveled across Asia. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major journeys, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Polo to travel to China, the Silk Road, life in Central Asia, the Chinese empire, Polo's famous book, and his legacy.

Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- Marco Polo's journey to Asia -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- The places I've seen -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure -- End of the road.