The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World

by Saadia Faruqi (Author) Saffa Khan (Illustrator)

The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today. A brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium.

A female king rules the Indian subcontinent.A poet pours his joy and grief into the world's best-selling verses.

An iconic leader fights for civil rights.And many, many more. Throughout history--from the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern day--Muslims have shaped our world in essential ways, with achievements in music, medicine, politics, human rights, literature, sports, technology, and more. Give this book to readers who are excited to learn about the great figures and thinkers in history!

The authors introduce their book with a personal letter to the reader, setting out their motivations and hopes for the stories they are telling. The backmatter includes a glossary and bibliography for readers' further research and learning.

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Kirkus

A much-needed reminder of the important contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists, and athletes.

Review quotes

Short profiles and lively, colorful illustrations cover subjects from around the world and over the span of millennia, many who, despite their great significance, aren't commonly spotlighted in texts for children. A much-needed reminder of the important contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists, and athletes. — Kirkus Reviews

Saadia Faruqi
Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family. Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat, Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780062973443
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Publication date
June 07, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
JNF007020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF025120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Middle East
JNF049100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion | Islam
Library of Congress categories
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