Cultural contributions from the Middle East : hospitals, algebra, and more /
Tyler, Madeline,
Cultural contributions from the Middle East : hospitals, algebra, and more / Madeline Tyler. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm. - Great cultures, great ideas . - Great cultures, great ideas. .
Includes index.
What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is the Middle East? -- Earth and sky. The ancient Middle East -- Maps -- Mathematics -- Astronomy and calendars -- Inventions and discoveries. Soap and perfume -- Hospitals -- Libraries and colleges -- Optics -- Home and culture. Carpets -- Food -- Architecture -- Deserts.
The hospital is one of the most important innovations in all of human history. Without these establishments of healing, the marvels of modern medicine would never have evolved to where they are today. Readers of this unique book will explore the origins of the hospital and other incredible inventions from the Middle East that have shaped the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs let readers get a close-up look at amazing inventions. Cool fact boxes summarize important information, making reading fun even for reluctant readers. An exploration of Middle Eastern inventions, cultures, and history, this book expands readers' cultural awareness in a fun, playful way.
1538338343 9781538338346 1538338335 9781538338339
Civilization, Western--Middle Eastern influences--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Intellectual life--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Cultural contributions from the Middle East : hospitals, algebra, and more / Madeline Tyler. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm. - Great cultures, great ideas . - Great cultures, great ideas. .
Includes index.
What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is the Middle East? -- Earth and sky. The ancient Middle East -- Maps -- Mathematics -- Astronomy and calendars -- Inventions and discoveries. Soap and perfume -- Hospitals -- Libraries and colleges -- Optics -- Home and culture. Carpets -- Food -- Architecture -- Deserts.
The hospital is one of the most important innovations in all of human history. Without these establishments of healing, the marvels of modern medicine would never have evolved to where they are today. Readers of this unique book will explore the origins of the hospital and other incredible inventions from the Middle East that have shaped the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs let readers get a close-up look at amazing inventions. Cool fact boxes summarize important information, making reading fun even for reluctant readers. An exploration of Middle Eastern inventions, cultures, and history, this book expands readers' cultural awareness in a fun, playful way.
1538338343 9781538338346 1538338335 9781538338339
Civilization, Western--Middle Eastern influences--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Intellectual life--Juvenile literature.
Middle East--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.