Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World
Published: 2020
Great for age 6-12 years
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Brought to you by Puffin.Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? And have you heard the incredible tale of the masked knight - a rebel girl who became a military commander?Meet just some of the amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world - from pirate queens, nurses, warriors, scientists, actors, and mathematicians, to courageous ordinary men and women doing extraordinary things. You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as:Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac NewtonSultan Razia: a fearsome female rulerG. Willow Wilson: the comic book artist who created the first ever Muslim Marvel characterIbtihaj Muhammad: the Olympic and World Champion fencer and the first American to compete in the games wearing hijab.Noor Inayat Khan: the Indian Princess who became a British spy during WWII Burhana Islam 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, character designer, and visual development artist. She is currently majoring in animation at the University of Texas at Dallas with plans to work as a visual development artist after graduation.