Al-biruni: Master Astronomer And Influential Muslim Scholar of Eleventh-century Persia (Great Muslim Philosophers and Scientists of the Middle Ages)
Few biographies of al-Biruni exist in English, and this is the first for young adults. Al-Biruni studied medicine, physics, philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy, and possessed a profoundly stunning intellect. He helped develop mathematics, from trigonometry to calculus, mapped cities and the distances between them, and inspired others in the virtuous pursuit of knowledge.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1404205128
ISBN13:9781404205123
Release Date:January 2006
Publisher:Rosen Central
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.8" x 9.9"
Age Range:10 to 13 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 8
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Enlightening biography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The Moslem scholar Al-Biruni was born in what is now Uzbekistan in 973 A.D. A devoted believer in Islam, al-Biruni made great advances in many areas, especially math, astronomy and the study of history. Unfortunately, much of al-Biruni's life was often at the mercy of his patrons--good and bad. The books in this series would be best used by middle-school to high-school age readers and researchers. Includes: Timeline, Glossary, For More Information, For Further Reading and Bibliography.
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