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Lost history : the enduring legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and artists / by Morgan, Michael Hamilton.(CARDINAL)360764;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-294) and index.Provides a study of the contributions of Islam's cultural, artistic, and scientific accomplishments to Western civilization, looking at the historic achievements of the Muslim world, the role of inspired leaders, and the ancient envy that fuels modern conflicts.
Subjects: Islamic civilization.; Civilization, Western; Muslim scientists.; Muslim artists.; Renaissance.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Al-Khwarizmi : the inventor of algebra / by Brezina, Corona.(CARDINAL)670104;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-107) and index.Introduction : the Muslim contribution to science -- Baghdad during the golden age of Islam -- Al-Khwarizmi's life -- The invention of algebra -- An astronomer and geographer -- Al-Khwarizmi's legacy.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Khuwārizmī, Muḥammad ibn Mūsá, active 813-846.; Muslim scientists; Mathematics, Arab.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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1001 Inventions : the enduring legacy of Muslim civilization / by Al-Hassani, Salim T. S.(CARDINAL)561135;
Includes bibliographic references (pages 331 - 335) and index.The story begins -- Home -- School -- Market -- Hospital -- Town -- World -- Universe -- Wealth of knowledge."Imagine it is the seventh century. As most of Europe continues its descent into a long period of intellectually dormancy, a quiet yet powerful academic revolution is erupting in another corner of the world. Over the next centuries, the geniuses of Muslim society will thrust the boundaries of knowledge forward to such a degree that their innovations still shape civilizations to this day. The staggering achievements of these men and women influenced the development of modern mathematics, science, engineering, and medicine. 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization sheds new light on this golden era that was once lost to so many, and celebrates the heritage that we all share"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Islam and science; Inventions; Muslim scientists; Technology and civilization; Islamic civilization.; Technological innovations.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The wonders we seek [sound recording] : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world / by Faruqi, Saadia,author.(CARDINAL)497384; Mumtaz, Aneesa,author.; Ramahi, Dalia,narrator.;
In this biographical collection, 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.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Biographies.; Muslim scientists; Muslims; Islam and science; Islamic civilization;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The wonders we seek : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world / by Faruqi, Saadia,author.(CARDINAL)497384; Khan, Saffa,illustrator.(CARDINAL)826751; Mumtaz, Aneesa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 143-148).Al-Ma'mun -- Al-Zahrawi -- Ibn al-Haytham -- Ibn Sina -- Saladin -- Razia Sultan -- Jalal al-Din Rumi -- Ibn Battuta -- Zheng He -- Abdul Rahman Ibrahim -- Nana Asma'u -- Naguib Mahfouz -- Noor Inayat Khan -- Malcolm X -- Mohammad Abdus Salam -- Fazlur Rahman Khan -- Ayub Khan Ommaya -- Farouk El-Baz -- Fatima Mernissi -- Muhammad Yunus -- Muhammad Ali -- Rebiya Kadeer -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Shirin Ebadi -- Yusuf/Cat Stevens -- Benazir Bhutto -- Rana Dajani -- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy -- Ibtihaj Muhammad -- Malala Yousafzai."Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Islam and science; Islamic civilization; Muslim scientists; Muslims;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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1001 inventions & awesome facts from Muslim civilization. by National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388;
Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.Traces centuries of invention and technological innovation in the Muslim world, revealing how Muslim intellectuals built elephant water clocks, drew detailed world maps, and built colossal architectural structures.IG1170L
Subjects: Inventions; Islam and science; Islamic civilization; Muslim scientists; Technological innovations; Technology and civilization;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Avicenna and the book of medicine / by Bayarri, Jordi,1972-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)831509;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Avicenna was a physician and philosopher in an era known as the Islamic Golden Age. His early medical encyclopedia, The Canon of Medicine, was a groundbreaking text that scholars and healers read for centuries afterward"--Grades 4-6Ages 10-14GN680LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Graphic .; Biographical comics.; Biographies.; Comics (Graphic works); Educational comics.; Graphic novels.; Nonfiction comics.; Avicenna, 980-1037; Medicine, Persian; Muslim philosophers; Scientists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Yasmin the scientist / by Faruqi, Saadia,author.(CARDINAL)497384; Aly, Hatem,illustrator.(CARDINAL)352647;
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin, but after some failed experiments Yasmin's snack break with Nani inspires an idea.Grades K-1.Ages 5-7.500LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Readers (Publications); Muslims; Pakistani Americans; Schools; Science fairs;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 18
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25 women who dared to compete / by Stanborough, Rebecca,author.(CARDINAL)622087;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Discover 25 women who challenged the stereotypes of what it means to play like a girl. These women worked to even the playing field and steppped up to score points for women all around the world"--Grades 7-9Ages 11-14990L
Subjects: Biographies.; Fiction.; Guidebooks.; 1976 Yale Women's Rowing crew.; Edwards, Tracy.; Ellis, Jill.; Jennings, Walsh Kerri.; Krone, Julia.; Nichols, Alana.; Treanoe-May, Misty.; United States Women's National Soccer Team.; White, Georgie.; Zaharias, Didrikson Mildred "Babe"; Biles, Simone, 1997-; Brown, Georgia Thompson, 1893-1978.; Ederle, Gertrude, 1906-2003.; Fukuda, Keiko.; Guthrie, Janet, 1938-; Heinerth, Jill.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969; Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-; Palmer, Violet, 1964-; Rapinoe, Megan, 1985-; Richards, Renée.; Shriver, Eunice Kennedy.; Taurasi, Diana.; Thomas, Sarah (Sarah A.); Tyus, Wyomia.; Visser, Lesley, 1953-; Williams, Serena, 1981-; Williams, Serena, 1981-; Williams, Venus, 1980-; Williams, Venus, 1980-; Kennedy family.; All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.); NASCAR (Association); National Football League; Nike (Firm); Special Olympics, Inc.; U.S. Women's National Soccer Team.; Yale University; Olympic Games 2016 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); Wimbledon Championships.; African-American biographies.; Adoptees; African American athletes.; African American baseball players; African American baseball players; African American children.; African American families; African American girls; African American interest.; African American political activists.; African American political activists; African American track and field athletes; African American women political activists; African American women tennis players; African American women; African American women; African American women; African American women; African Americans.; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Air pilots; Air pilots; Air shows; Aircraft accidents; Airplanes; Airplanes; Airplanes; Argentine Americans; Athletes; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing; Automobile racing; Automobile rallies; Baseball fields; Baseball players; Baseball players; Baseball; Baseball; Baseball; Baseball; Baseball; Cave diving; Classism.; Deep-sea ecology.; Discrimination.; Earth sciences; Equal pay for equal work.; Erosion.; Feminism.; Feminism; Feminism; Feminism; Feminism; Feminists; Feminists; Fencing.; Foster children.; Foster home care.; gay & lesbian interest.; Girls; Glaciers.; Global warming.; Global warming; Global warming; Golf; Golfers; Golfers; Gymnasts; Gymnasts; Hispanic American women.; Hispanic Americans; Homosexuality.; Horse racing; Horsemen and horsewomen.; Hot air balloons; Immigrants.; Immigrants; Immigrants; Immigrants; Islam; Jockeys.; Journalists; Judo; Lesbianism.; Lesbians.; Lesbians; Martial artists.; Martial arts; Multiculturalism.; Muslim families.; Muslim women.; Muslim women; Muslim women; Muslims; Ocean bottom; Ocean; Oceanography; Oceanography; Olympic athletes.; Olympic athletes; Olympics; Olympics; People with disabilities; People with disabilities; People with disabilities; Philanthropists; Photographers; Political activists.; Political activists; Political activists; Political activists; Prejudices.; Presidents; Race discrimination; Race relations.; Racism in sports.; Racism.; Rafting (Sports); Rowing; Sailing ships; Scientists; Scientists; Scuba divers; Scuba diving.; Segregation.; Sexism.; Sexual minorities.; Sisters; Skateboarding; Skiers; Skis and skiing; Skydiving; Snowboarding; Soccer coaches; Soccer players; Social justice.; Sports; Surfing.; Swimmers; Swimming; Tennis players.; Tennis players; Tennis; Tennis; Tennis; Track and field athletes; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transsexualism.; Transsexuals; Twins.; Volleyball players.; Volleyball.; Wheelchairs; Women air pilots; Women athletes; Women baseball players.; Women gymnasts.; Women gymnasts; Women journalists; Women Olympic athletes.; Women philanthropists; Women physicians; Women physicians; Women scientists; Women scientists; Women scientists; Women soccer players; Women surfers.; Women surgeons.; Women tennis players; Women tennis players; Women with disabilities.; Women's rights; Women; Women; Women; Women; Women; Biography.; Feminism.; Feminists.; Girls.; Homosexuality.; Lesbianism.; Lesbians.; LGBTQ+ people.; Racism.; Sexism.; Sexual minorities.; Transgender identity.; Transgender people.; Transsexual people.; Transsexualism.; Women.; Women's movement.; Womyn.;
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Give it a try, Yasmin! / by Faruqi, Saadia,author.(CARDINAL)497384; Aly, Hatem,illustrator.(CARDINAL)352647;
In this fun collection of four new Yasmin stories, Yasmin tackles every challenge she faces with her head and her heart! Whether she's helping to solve a recycling problem at school, trying to avoid a science fair fiasco, searching for a favorite lost book, or gathering her courage to join in the fun, Yasmin is always willing to give it a try!510L
Subjects: Fiction.; Muslim families; Muslim girls; Pakistani Americans; Problem solving;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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