Arab science and invention in the golden age

Named one of the "Best Children's Book of the Year, 2008" by Bank Street College of Education

Named a "Notable Book for Children, 2008" by Smithsonian

"Highly recommended for public and school library nonfiction collections for young adults."-- Midwest Book Review

"An excellent little book aimed essentially at young readers, but informative for those of any age. Highest rating."-- Science Books & Films

The Muslim Empire -- An extraordinary story -- Muhammad, Prophet of Islam -- Islam and the Muslims -- A century of conquest -- An immense empire -- In the city or in the country? -- Everyday life in the city -- The paths of knowledge -- Adventures in learning -- 9th century Baghdad -- Al-khwarizmi introduces the number zero -- 10th century Cairo -- Alhazen : master of light -- 11th century Esfahan -- Avicenna completes his book of medicine -- 12th century Palermo -- Al-Idrisi maps the known world -- 14th century Damascus -- Ibn al-Shatir measures time.