The Arab world thought of it : inventions, innovations, and amazing facts /

Hussain, Saima S.

The Arab world thought of it : inventions, innovations, and amazing facts / Saima S. Hussain. - Toronto ; New York : Buffalo, NY : Annick Press ; Distributed in the U.S.A. by Firefly Books, c2013. - 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - We thought of it . - We thought of it. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 43) and index.

Welcome -- Maps -- Timeline -- Places of learning -- Astronomy and flight -- Medicine -- Arts and crafts -- Weapons and war -- Food -- Religion -- Everyday inventions -- Architecture -- Contributions of Arab women -- The Arab world today.

Looks at some of the inventions and innovations that were developed in the Arab world, including the astrolabe, stitches, hummus, and soap bars.

1554514762 (pbk.) 1554514770 (bound) 9781554514762 (pbk.) 9781554514779 (bound)

20129057886


Civilization, Arab--Juvenile literature.
Islamic civilization--History.
Science--History--Arab countries--Juvenile literature.
Science--History.--Arab countries


Arab countries--Juvenile literature.
Islamic Empire--History.

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