Can you imagine going on the best school history trip...EVER!! That's what happens to young friends Amir and Salma, Tohir and Zuhra, when they get whisked back through the ages by the Spirit of Time.In this volume, there are four separate stories in which the children travel through time and space with the Spirit of Time. Salma, Amir, Tohir and Zuhra are the luckiest girls in the universe. No sooner have they returned from space than they receive another exciting invitation. This time they are to take part in a secret expedition led by the Italian scientist Truffatore. The heroes will uncover the secrets of the ancient maritime Silk Road, hunt for treasure, encounter mythical creatures and face the dangers and mysteries of the past. What will help them face new and unexpected challenges? Friendship? Honesty? Dexterity? Strength? Or perhaps their amazing companion, the Spirit of the Times?____________________________ALL ! ALL! ALL! Welcome Aboard!We are going on a new journey: the ancient Maritime Silk Road! It was also called the - Way of Spices and Scents...You know, of course, that the Caravan Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road are historical routes of dialogue, trade, interaction and exchange of knowlege between Europe and Asia, their history and culture.This ancient 'offiine' communication network significantly influenced the history of Eurasia, its culture and religion of peoples, languages, science, and preserving its intellectual and artistic heritage.New adventures and wonders await us!Let's swim in the ocean together, and find its unexplored secrets and treasures...Silk & Scents & Spices...And maybe we'll find something very, very important and valuable! So, let's go ahead: fairy tales and miracles are always waiting for us... Gulchekhra-BegimAuthor