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Author Tyler, Madeline, author.

Title Cultural contributions from the Middle East : hospitals, algebra, and more / Madeline Tyler.

Publication Info. New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2019.

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 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J956 TYL    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J915 TYLER    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Series Great cultures, great ideas
Contents What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is the Middle East? -- Earth and sky. The ancient Middle East -- Maps -- Mathematics -- Astronomy and calendars -- Inventions and discoveries. Soap and perfume -- Hospitals -- Libraries and colleges -- Optics -- Home and culture. Carpets -- Food -- Architecture -- Deserts.
Summary The hospital is one of the most important innovations in all of human history. Without these establishments of healing, the marvels of modern medicine would never have evolved to where they are today. Readers of this unique book will explore the origins of the hospital and other incredible inventions from the Middle East that have shaped the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs let readers get a close-up look at amazing inventions. Cool fact boxes summarize important information, making reading fun even for reluctant readers. An exploration of Middle Eastern inventions, cultures, and history, this book expands readers' cultural awareness in a fun, playful way.
Note Includes index.
Subject Middle East -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
Middle East -- Intellectual life -- Juvenile literature.
Middle East -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Western -- Middle Eastern influences -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
Civilization, Western -- Middle Eastern influences. (OCoLC)fst00863159
Intellectual life. (OCoLC)fst00975769
Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
Middle East. (OCoLC)fst01241586
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
ISBN 1538338343 (paperback)
9781538338346 (paperback)
1538338335 (hardcover)
9781538338339 (hardcover)
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