Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

by Don Nardo

Overview

What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through the ancient Islamic world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484608364
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

How Did the Islamic Golden Age Come About? 4

How Did Golden Age Muslims Worship Each Day? 6

What Were Houses and Their Contents Like? 12

What Was Family Life Like in the Golden Age? 18

Did Children Go to School? 24

What Did People in the Golden Age Do For Fun? 28

How Did Art and Science Make Everyday Life Better? 32

What Is the Legacy or Lire in the Golden Age? 40

A Day in the Lire or a Child in the Islamic Golden Age 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Find Out More 47

Index 48

Interviews

Features timelines and maps Glossary and Index

Editorial Reviews

Clear writing and age-appropriate details help students make connections between life in ancient times and life today. Fact boxes help students dig deeper into each culture, highlighting topics students will be interested in. These titles provide excellent information and will hold students’ interest.

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