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Reference Books

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Islamic civilization -- History, Islamic Empire --History, Islam -- History

1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization by National Geographic
Call Number: 609 N277
Publication Date: 2012
Discusses the many inventions and ideas of Muslims throughout history.
Arab Science and Invention in the Golden Age by Anne Blanchard; Emmanuel Cerisier (Illustrator)
Call Number: 956 B639
Publication Date: 2009
Examines the inventions and scientific discoveries from the Golden Age of the Muslim world, and discusses the introduction of the decimal system, Alhazen's study of light, the maps drawn by Al-Idrisi, and more.
Islam by Philip Wilkinson; Batul Salazar (Editor); Caroline Stone
Call Number: 297 W687
Publication Date: 2002
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
Islamic Art by David Talbot-Rice
Call Number: 709.02 R495
ISBN: 0500201501
Publication Date: 1985
Provides an overview of Islamic art in all mediums.
Science in Early Islamic Culture by George Beshore
Call Number: 509 B554
ISBN: 0531105962
Publication Date: 1988
Discusses the extraordinary scientific discoveries and advancements in the Islamic world after the birth of Mohammed in 570 and their impact on Western civilization in subsequent centuries and today.

Arabia/Islam--Works Cited
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Ducksters History for Kids: Early Islamic World
Includes an overview of: Timeline & Events; People; and Culture.
BBC Bitesize: Islamic Civilization
Provides short, bite-sized, introductions to topics related to daily life, science, innovation, and art.
World Religions for Kids: Islam
A brief overview of the religion of Islam.
The Golden Age of Islam (video)
Discusses the Muslim contribution to science, culture, and literature.
How the Islamic Golden Age Changed Science As We Know It (video)
Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that changed the course of history. This video examines those advancements.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Britannica School)
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World Book Encyclopedia
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Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia: Scholastic Go!
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Gale in Context: Middle School
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Newsela
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