Overview
National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to the high-interest biographies, such as Ibn al-Haytham, that has proved to be a winning formula with kids. Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the ""Father of Optics,"" Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the ""Dark Ages"" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, ""1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham,"" that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.
Full Product Details
Author: Libby Romero
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.119kg
ISBN: 9781426325007
ISBN 10: 1426325002
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 12 July 2016
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Anilluminating introduction to both a significant era in the history of science and one of its brightest stars. -- Kirkus .
An illuminating introduction to both a significant era in the history of science and one of its brightest stars. -- Kirkus This book details the life of one of the most important men of the tenth century, whose name is nevertheless unfamiliar to most young readers... Captions contextualize the colorful images that dot the text; these images include paintings, photographs of artifacts, and maps celebrating the glory of the golden age of Islam. A glossary defines words to know and includes images to explain each term. -- Booklist .
Author Information
Libby Romero was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. She has written teacher's guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials for publishers such as National Geographic's Explorer magazine and the Smithsonian Institution's Tween Tribune. Romero is the author of dozens of books, including the National Geographic Reader biography Ibn al-Haytham- The Man Who Discovered How We See.
