Synopsis
The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire--ideas and inventions that shaped our world. The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention, the marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East, you are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations, and the modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture. The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history.- ★★★★★
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Mindful Muslim Review
A much-needed book which helps children understand the link between the great Islamic civilizations of the past and the modern world. Barnard gives us a window into the height of science, art, and ideas in the heyday of Muslim intellectual life. A must-have in the library of every Muslim child, this book allows us to remember our past and envision a future of knowledge and learning as the center of Muslim life.
Genres: Educational, Nonfiction, STEM
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
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