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750 – 1258
Medieval Baghdad, the Abbasid Dynasty’s capital, was a vibrant center of culture and learning. The era is famous for “One Thousand and One Nights,” a collection of stories that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural life of the time. Influential Islamic scholars made significant advancements in science, medicine, and philosophy, greatly impacting the intellectual heritage of the Middle Ages.
Picture books
Chapter books
Non-fiction books
The Arabs In The Golden Age
Easy-read overview of life and thought in the medieval Islamic empires
The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World
Picture book introduction to the lasting cultural and scientific impact of medieval Islamic Empires
1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization
Longer exploration of inventions from the medieval Islamic empires that shape our modern world
Biographies
The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina
Picture biography of one of the greatest scientists, philosophers, and doctors of the Islamic world
Ibn Al-Baitar: Doctor of Natural Medicine
Charming picture book about a famous doctor and scientist whose discoveries are still important today
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