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Hussain, Saima S.
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Civilization, Arab -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Arab countries -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Islamic countries -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Islamic civilization -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Islamic Empire -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Hussain, Saima S.
Civilization, Arab -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Arab countries -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Islamic countries -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Islamic civilization -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Islamic Empire -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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The Arab world thought of it : inventions, innovations, and amazing facts / Saima S. Hussain.
by
Hussain, Saima S.
Annick Press ; Distributed in the U.S.A. by Firefly Books, c2013.
Call #:
909.0974927 H972a
Subjects
Civilization, Arab
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Juvenile
literature
.
Science
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Arab
countries
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History
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Science
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Islamic
countries
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History
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Islamic
civilization
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History
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Islamic
Empire
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History
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Series
We thought of it.
ISBN:
9781554514779 (bound)
1554514770 (bound)
9781554514762 (pbk.)
1554514762 (pbk.)
Description:
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 43) and index.
Contents:
Welcome
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Maps
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Timeline
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Places of learning
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Astronomy and flight
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Medicine
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Arts and crafts
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Weapons and war
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Food
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Religion
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Everyday inventions
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Architecture
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Contributions of Arab women
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The Arab world today.
Summary:
Looks at some of the inventions and innovations that were developed in the Arab world, including the astrolabe, stitches, hummus, and soap bars. Discover the rich legacy of the peoples of the Arab world. Ink-filled pens, mattresses, and bars of soap
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these are only some of the inventions and innovations that have been passed down through the millennia from the peoples of Arab lands. Readers may be surprised to learn that people from the Arab world have also given us the scalpel, sherbet, planetariums, and three-course meals. The school that became the University of Al-Qarawiyin in Fez, Morocco, was founded in 859 CE. According to many experts, it is the oldest university still operating today.
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