IT IS THE YEAR 1272. You have traveled back to the empire of Kublai Khan. You are in the middle of a desert sandstorm when your caravan is attacked by savage bandits. Suddenly, a masked figure reaches down and scoops you up onto the back of his camel. Do you trust this unknown rider or do you break free and jump from the galloping animal? Your decision can lead you to safety or leave you stranded in time! ARE YOU READY TO FACE THE DANGER? The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.