TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tyler,Madeline
TI  - Cultural contributions from the Middle East: hospitals, algebra, and more 
T2  - Great cultures, great ideas
SN  - 1538338343
PY  - 2019///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - PowerKids Press
KW  - Civilization, Western
KW  - Middle Eastern influences
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Middle East
KW  - Civilization
KW  - Intellectual life
KW  - Social life and customs
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -