{"product_id":"the-wonders-we-seek-thirty-incredible-muslims-who-helped-shape-the-world-isbn-9780062973443","title":"The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA female king rules the Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poet pours his joy and grief into the world’s best-selling verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iconic leader fights for civil rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many, many more. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout history—from the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern day—Muslims 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 readers’ further research and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential collection of Muslim history for kids shines a light on thirty incredible people, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEM Pioneers:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet the brilliant surgeon Al-Zahrawi, whose inventions are still used today, and Fazlur Rahman Khan, the genius behind modern skyscrapers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGroundbreaking Women:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about Razia Sultan, a female king of India, and Noor Inayat Khan, a spy princess who fought the Nazis in World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisionary Artists \u0026amp; Thinkers:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the world’s best-selling verses from the poet Rumi and travel the globe with the legendary explorer Ibn Battuta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Role Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Be inspired by civil rights leader Malcolm X, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and barrier-breaking Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging Educational Content:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for ages 8-12, this collection features stunning portraits, a personal author letter, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography for curious minds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Short profiles and lively, colorful illustrations cover subjects from around the world and over the span of millennia, many who, despite their great significance, aren’t commonly spotlighted in texts for children. A much-needed reminder of the important contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists, and athletes.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Figures of Muslim excellence, past and present, are beautifully illustrated and briefly explored in this biographic compendium from two authors well versed in reaching young readers. This collection will no doubt inspire many readers to do further research into these fascinating figures compiled and reachable to an age that might not have other resources on the topic.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889677693157,"sku":"NP9780062973443","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062973443.jpg?v=1730231730","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-wonders-we-seek-thirty-incredible-muslims-who-helped-shape-the-world-isbn-9780062973443","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}