Arab World Thought of It

Ink-filled pens, mattresses, and bars of soap—these are only some of the inventions and innovations that have been passed down through the millennia from the peoples of Arab lands. Readers may be surprised to learn that they have also given us • the scalpel • planetariums • three-course meals As in the other titles in this series, The Arab World Thought of It uses stunning photos and well-researched information to provide an overview of contributions made in the fields of medicine, architecture, food, and education. Also included is a look at accomplishments in the areas of engineering, transportation, and oil production. Complete with maps, timeline, index, and a list of further reading, this book is an excellent starting point for the exploration of a thriving culture.

Pixuri umplute cu cerneala, saltele si bare de sapun - acestea sunt doar cateva dintre inventiile si inovatiile care au fost transmise de-a lungul mileniilor de la popoarele din tarile arabe. Cititorii ar putea fi surprinsi sa afle ca ne-au oferit si • bisturiul • planetariile • mese cu trei feluri de mancare Ca si in celelalte titluri din aceasta serie, The Arab World Thought of It foloseste fotografii uimitoare si informatii bine cercetate pentru a oferi o imagine de ansamblu asupra contributii aduse in domeniile medicinei, arhitecturii, alimentatiei si educatiei.