Arab World Thought of It: Inventions, Innovations, and Amazing Facts (We Thought of It) - Softcover

Hussain, Saima S.

 
9781554514762: Arab World Thought of It: Inventions, Innovations, and Amazing Facts (We Thought of It)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1554514762 ISBN 13: 9781554514762
Verlag: Annick Press, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

Ink-filled pens, mattresses, and bars of soap—these are only some of the inventions and innovations that have been passed down through the millennia from the peoples of Arab lands. Readers may be surprised to learn that they have also given us • the scalpel • planetariums • three-course meals As in the other titles in this series, The Arab World Thought of It uses stunning photos and well-researched information to provide an overview of contributions made in the fields of medicine, architecture, food, and education. Also included is a look at accomplishments in the areas of engineering, transportation, and oil production. Complete with maps, timeline, index, and a list of further reading, this book is an excellent starting point for the exploration of a thriving culture.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Raised in Saudi Arabia, Saima S. Hussain is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Munk School of Global Affairs.

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Verlag
Annick Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1554514762
ISBN 13 
9781554514762
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Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
48
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