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Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire.

Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design!

Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.



Table of Contents
  • 1: Early Islamic civilisation
  • 2: The beginning of Islam
  • 3: Weapons and war
  • 4: Cities and buildings
  • 5: Society
  • 6: Education and books
  • 7: A day in the life
  • 8: Science and medicine
  • 9: Farming and food
  • 10: Travel and trade
  • 11: Make an Islamic tile design
  • 12: The end of the empire
  • 13: Facts and figures
  • 14: Timeline
  • 15: Glossary
  • 16: Further information
  • 17: Index

Explore!: Early Islamic Civilisation

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 28 March 2019
      ISBN-13 9781526300836
      978-1526300836
      ISBN-10 1526300834
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books by Izzi Howell

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire.

      Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design!

      Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.



      Table of Contents
      • 1: Early Islamic civilisation
      • 2: The beginning of Islam
      • 3: Weapons and war
      • 4: Cities and buildings
      • 5: Society
      • 6: Education and books
      • 7: A day in the life
      • 8: Science and medicine
      • 9: Farming and food
      • 10: Travel and trade
      • 11: Make an Islamic tile design
      • 12: The end of the empire
      • 13: Facts and figures
      • 14: Timeline
      • 15: Glossary
      • 16: Further information
      • 17: Index

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