Early Islamic Civilisation looks at one of the most
fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as
imposing as a huge minaret or objects as complex as a brass astrolabe
for navigation, readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of who was whom in the ancient
Middle East and how the civilisation in which they lived really worked.
Perfect for Key Stage 2, each book in Great Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry, warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple, colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present incidental information and point the reader to the importance of parallel developments in other parts of the world.
By:
Catherine Chambers, Anita Ganeri Imprint: Watts Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Illustrated edition Volume: 5 Dimensions:
Height: 265mm,
Width: 212mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 150g ISBN:9781445134109 ISBN 10: 1445134101 Series:Great Civilisations Pages: 32 Publication Date:01 June 2016 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1: Where did it all begin? 2: Warfare and weapons 3: Order and organisation 4: Life in Baghdad 5: Travelling across the caliphates 6: Where trade goes, Islam goes 7: Science reaches the stars 8: Faith writing 9: Wonderful water 10: A burst of flavour 11: Fine fabrics 12: Pleasure and leisure 13: Death and decline 14: Glossary 15: Websites and timeline 16: Index
