The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina
Title: The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina
Published: 2015-03-25
ISBN: 9781554987115
Page Count: 32
Born in Persia more than a thousand years ago, Ibn Sina was one of the greatest thinkers of his time — a philosopher, scientist and physician who made significant discoveries, especially in the field of medicine, and wrote more than one hundred books. As a child, Ibn Sina was extremely bright, a voracious reader who loved to learn and was fortunate to have the best teachers. He memorized the Qur’an by the age of ten…
4.3Overall Score

The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina

Reader's Reviews A historical account of Ibn Sina's life and accomplishments told in the first person. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the best part of the book. The first ...

  • Popularity
    2.5
  • Islamic Values
    4.0
  • Clean (Romance)
    5.0
  • Clean (Profanity
    5.0
  • Clean (Violence)
    5.0

Reader’s Reviews

A historical account of Ibn Sina’s life and accomplishments told in the first person. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the best part of the book. The first person narration, however, may not appeal to children, especially younger ones. While children are unlikely to pick up this book repeatedly to read on their own, teachers and parents may find it useful as a simple way to introduce Muslim scientists to younger audiences.

To look out for

  • Islamic Values: The account of Ibn Sina and his achievements is told from a secular perspective, and no mention is made of God or Ibn Sina’s religious motivations
  • Language: Mention is made of Ibn Sina’s discovery of the benefits of breastfeeding

 

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Shaista Yusufali

Shaista Yusufali is an English teacher who currently teaches at the RISE Academy in San Jose. She also studied at Jamiat al-Zahra from 2004-2006 and is the mother of three avid readers.

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