Bibliograph

Cultural contributions from the Middle East, hospitals, algebra, and more, Madeline Tyler

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Cultural contributions from the Middle East, hospitals, algebra, and more, Madeline Tyler

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cultural contributions from the Middle East

Oclc number

1028521054

Responsibility statement

Madeline Tyler

Series statement

Great cultures, great ideas

Sub title

hospitals, algebra, and more

Summary

Without hospitals, modern medicine would never have evolved to where it is today. Explores the origins of the hospital and other incredible inventions from the Middle East. Fact boxes summarize information about Middle Eastern inventions, cultures, and historyThe 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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

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