Book
The wonders we seek : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world / by Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz ; illustrated by Saffa Khan.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062973444
- ISBN: 9780062973443
- Physical Description: vii, 148 pages : colour illustrations
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Muslims > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 297.0922 Far | 31681020178000 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today." -- Back cover. - HARPERCOLL
In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today.
A brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium.
A female king rules the Indian subcontinent.
A poet pours his joy and grief into the worldâs best-selling verses.
An iconic leader fights for civil rights.
And many, many more.
Throughout historyâfrom the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern dayâMuslims have shaped our world in essential ways, with achievements in music, medicine, politics, human rights, literature, sports, technology, and more. Give this book to readers who are excited to learn about the great figures and thinkers in history!
The authors introduce their book with a personal letter to the reader, setting out their motivations and hopes for the stories they are telling. The backmatter includes a glossary and bibliography for readersâ further research and learning.
