Arab Science and Invention in the Golden Age
Published on 15. October 2009
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-59270-080-6 (ISBN)
Description
Named one of the "Best Children's Book of the Year, 2008" by Bank Street College of Education
Named a "Notable Book for Children, 2008" by Smithsonian
"Highly recommended for public and school library nonfiction collections for young adults."-Midwest Book Review
"An excellent little book aimed essentially at young readers, but informative for those of any age. Highest rating."-Science Books & Films
Named a "Notable Book for Children, 2008" by Smithsonian
"Highly recommended for public and school library nonfiction collections for young adults."-Midwest Book Review
"An excellent little book aimed essentially at young readers, but informative for those of any age. Highest rating."-Science Books & Films
Reviews / Votes
"Our schools should begin to teach the histories, cultures, arts and languages of the Islamic nations."-Wendell Berry, Poet, Writer, Farmer "An excellent little book aimed essentially at younger readers, but informative for those of any age. Initially, the author provides some welcome historical context. . . The focus then turns to Arab science and invention in a bustling, cosmopolitan society unified by a common language: Arabic. This book has many excellent illustrations and insets that expand on the main topics presented."--ScienceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Third Grade and over, Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Color and B&W illustrations and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
524 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59270-080-6 (9781592700806)
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Persons
Anne Blanchard currently thinks up and oversees books on various themes, occasionally writing them herself. She was formerly a social science and children's book editor. Another of her brainstorms, The Big Book of Dummies, Rebels and Other Geniuses, has also been published by Enchanted Lion Books. Emmanuel Cerisier uses pencils and watercolors to create wonderfully precise, detailed and realistic illustrations.