Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2012. Children's reference book, paperback. The contributions to arts and culture by early Islamic empires is considerable. This book explores their great works of literature, as well as such artistic works as Arabesque art, calligraphy, mosques and tombs, palaces, weaving, textiles, metalware, pottery, carvings and molded..... More
United Kingdom. Evans Brothers. 2008. Children's reference book, paperback. Hindus are followers of a religion called Hinduism. Unlike many other religions, Hinduism does not have a single holy book. Many different texts are considered sacred including the Vedas and Upanishads, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Suitability: Y3-Y5 (When..... More
Philadelphia. Mason Crest Publishers. 2006. Library binding. Maps, colour photographic illustrations, 128pp, library binding. Suitable for junior secondary. This volume presents a wealth of statistical and background information on more than 20 Asian nations with significant Muslim populations. The book also provides a valuable overview of the Islamic faith and..... More
USA. Mason Crest Publishers. 2005. Children's non-fiction, hardback. Islam is one of the world's three great monotheistic faiths, and today it is practiced by more than a fifth of the world's population. The region in which most Muslims live, often called the Islamic world, includes more than 50 countries and..... More
Canada. Crabtree Publishing Company. 2013. Children's reference book, paperback. This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law;..... More
