1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization: Official Children's

Description: 1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization by National Geographic We often think that people from a thouand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilisation there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description We often think that people from a thouand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilisation there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and ideas. Inventors created marvels like the elephant water clock, explorers drew detailed maps of the world, women made scientific breakthroughs and founded universities, architects built huge domes larger than anywhere else on earth. astronomers mapped the stars and so mucn more! This book takes the winning formula of facts, photos and fun, and it applies it to this companion book to the 1001 inventions exhibit from the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation. Each page is packed with information on this little-known history, but also shows how it still applies to our world today. Notes Readers will discover how perfumes, toothpaste, surgical tools and even air conditioning all came from ancient Muslim civilisations. Ages: 8+ Author Biography National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartographic excellence. For 119 years the Societys maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Societys meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled. Review "My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (hes nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read." - Consumer "My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting." - Consumer Review Quote "National Geographic has developed a book thats as packed with information as an encyclopedia but as much fun to read as a comic book... Readers interested in the value Muslim civilizations have added to our global village will be hard-pressed to find a more stimulating introduction than this one." -- Kirkus Reviews "This heavily illustrated volume...stands on its own as an accessible history of the golden era that spanned from the 7th to the 17th century." -Boston Sunday Globe . Feature Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper Details ISBN142631258X Pages 96 ISBN-10 142631258X ISBN-13 9781426312588 Format Hardcover Language English Media Book Short Title NATL GEO KIDS 1001 INVENTIONS Series National Geographic Kids (Hardcover) DEWEY 297.265 Illustrations Yes Publisher National Geographic Kids Imprint National Geographic Kids Place of Publication London Audience Age 9-12 Country of Publication United States Author National Geographic Year 2013 Audience Children/Juvenile Subtitle Official Childrens Companion to the 1001 Inventions Exhibition Publication Date 2013-01-10 AU Release Date 2013-01-10 NZ Release Date 2013-01-10 US Release Date 2013-01-10 UK Release Date 2012-12-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161164596;

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