Islam (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

~ Caroline Stone (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

DK's Eyewitness series expands to take in Islam by Philip Wilkinson. The photo-heavy spreads focus on topics as primary as the Prophet Muhammad and as specific as arms and armor. Contemporary sections stress that Islam promotes tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims and that Muslim women can be found in high-profile professions.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-8-An introduction to the basic tenets of the faith, the history of its spread, the varieties of the cultures in which it flourishes, and highlights of the achievements of Islamic peoples. The series's standard format is expanded somewhat with a number of chapters totaling more than two pages, notably the six pages devoted to the "Five Pillars of Islam." This expansion allows for a more in-depth look than usual, providing space, for example, for the five stages of prayer to be both itemized and displayed photographically. The history of Islam covers not only the usual period of conquest but also the importance of Muslim scholarship during the European Middle Ages, Islamic architecture, the breadth of its trade, and various ruling empires. Other chapters look at clothing, food, music, and art; all are profusely illustrated with captioned photos of sites and artifacts and reproductions. As a general introduction, the text avoids contemporary, controversial issues such as extremist groups or the lack of democratic institutions in many predominantly Muslim nations. Even so, Islam is broader in scope than Julien Ries's The World of Islam (Chelsea, 2002) and Shahrukh Hussein's What Do We Know about Islam? (Peter Bedrick, 1996).
Coop Renner, Blackshear Elementary School, Austin, TX
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789488701
• ISBN-13: 978-0789488701
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #949,551 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Educating the humanity, December 22, 2004

By	Dr. Mohamed Taher (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This is a brief, but contains a variety of information. Contents of the book simply speak about these details:
Early Arabia 6
The Prophet Muhammad 8
The Qur'an 10
The Five Pillars of Islam 12
The mosque 18
The caliphate 20
First conquests 22
Scholars and teachers 24
The spread of learning 28
Nomadic or settled 32
Islamic culture 34
The Islamic city 36
Merchants and travelers 38
The crusades 42
Arms and armor 44
Spain 46
Africa 48
Mongols and Turks 50
Central Asia, Iran, and India 52
China and Southeast Asia 54
Costume and jewelry 56
Islamic society 58
Festivals and ceremonies 60
Index and acknowledgments 64

Useful for the young to educate themselves.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Muslim Students Will Love This Book! , December 19, 2004

By	Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

With alll the bad rap that Islam has gotten lately, it's nice to have this informative, balanced and interesting book to share with students. I learned a lot and it is a valuable book for most classrooms.