Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham!
During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization — also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe — this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist.
The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.
ISBN-13: 9781426325007
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Disney Publishing Group
Publication Date: 07-12-2016
Pages: 48
Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 6 - 9 Years
Series: National Geographic Readers Bios Series
Libby Romero was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. She has written teacher's guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials for publishers such as National Geographic's Explorer magazine and the Smithsonian Institution's Tween Tribune. Romero is the author of dozens of books, including the National Geographic Reader biography Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See.
Table of Contents
Who Was Ibn al-Haytham? 4
Growing Up in the Golden Age 6
In His Time 10
Trouble in Egypt 12
A Dazzling Discovery 18
The Dark Room 22
Light and Vision 26
6 Cool Facts About Ibn al-Haytham 32
Other New Ideas 34
A Lasting Legacy 40
Quiz Whiz 44
Glossary 46
Index 48
