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The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World Hardcover – Picture Book, April 5, 2011

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The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world. 
Did you know that:
• The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention?
• The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East?
• You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations?
• The modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture?

The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history. In this important book, Bryn Barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous full-color artwork to bring Islam's contributions gloriously to life.  Chockful of information and pictures, and eminently browsable,
The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.
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About the Author

BRYN BARNARD is an author and illustrator whose previous books include Outbreak: Plagues that Changed History and Dangerous Planet: Natural Disasters that Changed History.  His artwork for Outbreak has been on display across the country, including at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., and at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 5, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375840729
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375840722
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1210L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.85 x 0.34 x 11.25 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

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After fifteen years illustrating books for other authors, with clients as diverse as National Geographic, Scientific American, and NASA, I began writing and illustrating my own books, focusing on science history. Since 2003 I have written and illustrated four books.

My first book, "Dangerous Planet: Natural Disasters That Changed History," was called "part Jared Diamond ... part Stephen Jay Gould" by the New York Times Book Review. Dangerous Planet was listed by the American Library Association as appropriate reading for children traumatized by Hurricane Katrina.

"Outbreak: Plagues That Changed History," was called "pleasantly lurid" and “irksomely left-wing” by the Wall Street Journal, and "the stuff of nightmares" by the Denver Post.

Both Dangerous Planet and Outbreak have been translated into Korean.

"The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World," with Arabic, and Indonesian translations, was selected in 2012 as the top non-fiction book for youth by the United States Middle East Outreach Council and was selected for the master list of notable books by the Children’s Book Council.

"The New Ocean: The Fate of Life in a Changing Sea," was called a "..thought-provoking and often alarming message, wrapped in stunning marine images." School Library Journal called it "mesmerizing."

Since 2011, I have visited over fifty international schools, universities and institutions and conferences, leading writing and art workshops and presentations on creativity, climate change, pandemics and disasters.

My paintings have been exhibited at the Smithsonian’s Global Health Odyssey Museum at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC. My paintings for the NASA Art Program are in the permanent collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
    Vibrant illustrations and a beautifully written book. The information, the pages and the history was put in context so well. It was easy to understand.
    Especially explained why the genius of Islam is many a time not credited or hidden.
    I couldn’t put it down! Loved it!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020
    I am teaching my child about the achievements of Muslims over the centuries - though I am a Muslim myself. And I must say this book is quite good and makes my work so much easy.

    I must say, it should be a bit detailed. It is very very compact.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014
    This book contains a lot of great information about how Islam and Muslims played a huge part in the development of the modern world. I found this when looking for books for my 10 year old daughter, but it has information for all ages. It is well written and beautifully bound. A great book for anyone who has an interest in world history.
    16 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
    It is an easy read and easy to understand history lesson for all levels of students. It’s a great introduction into the history of Islam in the West and it’s unspoken influence.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014
    Good introduction to what Islam has contributed to modern society. Highly recommended for the thinking young person. An antidote for narrow mindedness.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
    The book is large as in bigger than copy paper size and very brief in pages. However, inside this book you read about the many interesting contributions the Muslim world made to help build modern society, which you typically do not learn in history. I definitely think the book is a good quick read and would recommend it. However, i wouldn't recommend buying it, if you can rent it for cheap or borrow it from the library you should. With that said if money's not an issue definitely buy the book if you want to support the author.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2011
    The illustrations are wonderful and the graphic designer did a fantastic job so that the text, white space proportions and type make this book a visual pleasure. The information is top notch and it is an absolutely essential book for historical reference. I bought it to donate to my middle school's library and the librarian loved it.
    21 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
    Great book this is the true history that should be taught in American schools .
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  • Tariq M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Spain on December 10, 2024
    Great Book
  • Lenka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book but a bit hard to read
    Reviewed in Germany on April 2, 2024
    It's a bit difficult to read so I recommend for adults or older children. Beautiful pictures.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true living history book
    Reviewed in India on December 3, 2021
    This book is well written and covers a large time period from the start of Islam. It has wonderful pictures and illustrations, and gives several opportunities to start interesting conversations with children. It is suitable from age 10 upwards. It is a true living history book. I highly recommend this book!
  • MAR
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2016
    its only like 12 pages...
  • Pentacular
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on July 20, 2016
    Good read. But price is high. Worth not more than rs 250.