Ibn al-Haytham
Romero, Libby2016
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Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham!During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.
Main title:
Ibn al-Haytham / Libby Romero.
Author:
Imprint:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016]
Collation:
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Interest age level: Ages 6-9.
ISBN:
9781426325014 (library binding alk paper)9781426325007 (trade pbk alk paper)9781426326165 (special sale edition)
Dewey class:
509.2BJ509.2934
Language:
English
Subject:
Alhazen, 965-1039 -- Juvenile literatureScientists -- Iraq -- Biography -- Juvenile literaturePhysiological optics -- History -- Juvenile literatureOptics -- History -- Juvenile literatureChildren's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiographyChildren's / Teenage general interest: Science & technology: general interes
BRN:
1169469
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Children's non-fiction | J509.2 | On reserve shelf at Stony Stratford Library |
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Children's non-fiction | J509.2 | Available |