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Helen's big world: the life of Helen Keller
By Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares. 2012
Blind, deaf and unable to speak from toddlerhood, young Helen Keller lived in a dark, silent world. Despite her handicaps,…
Helen wanted to experience every part of life; with her passion for discovery and the help of an outstanding teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen found that knowledge would soon lead to freedom. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Under the Ramadan moon
By Sylvia Whitman, Sue Williams. 2008
Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in…
need. This story is an introduction to Ramadan, a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. Grades K-3. 2008.Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
By Aisha Saeed, S. K. Ali. 2020
A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris…
finalist S. K. Ali. Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.The best Eid ever (Families all matter)
By Asma Mobin-Uddin, Laura Jacobsen. 2007
This Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousands of miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer…
her up, her Nonni gives her a gift of beautiful clothes, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are dressed in ill-fitting clothes for the holiday. She soon discovers that the girls are refugees -- they had to leave everything behind when they left their native country to live in America. Aneesa, who can't stop thinking about what Eid must be like for them, comes up with a plan -- a plan to help make it the best Eid holiday everThe wonders we seek: Thirty incredible muslims who helped shape the world unabr
By Saadia Faruqi. 2022
In this biographical collection, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets,…
and more who helped make the world we know today. A brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium. A female king rules the Indian subcontinent. A poet pours his joy and grief into the world's best-selling verses. An iconic leader fights for civil rights. And many, many more. Throughout history—from the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern day—Muslims have shaped our world in essential ways, with achievements in music, medicine, politics, human rights, literature, sports, technology, and more. Give this book to readers who are excited to learn about the great figures and thinkers in history! The authors introduce their book with a personal letter to the reader, setting out their motivations and hopes for the stories they are telling. The backmatter includes a glossary and bibliography for readers' further research and learning. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookEmpire of the Islamic world (Great Empires of the Past Ser.)
By Robin S. Doak. 2005
Summarizes the history of the Islamic Empire (632 to 1258) and its lasting contributions to the modern world including the…
guitar, sugarcane, and the Arabic numerical system. Discusses the empire's knowledge and practice of astronomy and mathematics, literature, art, religion, sports, and military science. For grades 6-9. 2005Muhammad
By Demi. 2003
A short biography of the prophet Muhammad (who died in A.D. 632)--a major figure in the Islamic religion. Discusses Muhammad's…
role as a messenger of God, his revelations from the angel Gabriel that became the Koran, and the observances faithful Muslims should practice in their daily routine. For grades 3-6. 2003Islam (Religions of the World Ser.Religions of the World)
By Charles Clark. 2002
A concise introduction to one of the world's major religions. Discusses the history, beliefs, acceptance, practices, and politics of Islam…
and looks at the challenges it faces. Explains some of the misunderstandings between Christians and Muslims. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002Celebrating Ramadan: Ramaḍān al-muʻaẓẓam
By Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale. 2001
Introduces Islamic beliefs and practices. Follows fourth-grader Ibraheem and his Muslim family in New Jersey through Ramadan, the month of…
praying and fasting that ends with the feast of Eid al-Fitr. For grades 3-6. 2001Islam (World Religions Ser.World Religions)
By Matthew Gordon, Matthew S. Gordon. 2001
Overview of Islam, the world's second largest religion. Discusses the history of Islam, its branches, the Koran, and various practices…
and customs. Traces the religion's origin from the Middle East to its spread through southern Asia, northern Africa, and around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001Little Britches: Father and I were ranchers
By Ralph Moody. 1950
In the early 1900s, when his family moves to Colorado for his father's health, 8-year-old Ralph takes over most of…
the workload. He describes ranch life and his relationship with his father. Prequel to "Man of the family". Grades 3-6 and older readers. 1962, c1950.Helen Keller: a light for the blind (Women of our time)
By Donna Diamond, Kathleen V Kudlinski. 1989
As a young child, a fever left Helen Keller deaf and blind. Anne Sullivan faced a difficult task when she…
was hired to teach Helen who was spoiled by everyone. Grades 3-6. c1989.A girl from Yamhill: a memoir (Yearling Book)
By Beverly Cleary. 1988
This biography of the author's early years recounts how her family lost their farm during the Depression and were forced…
to move to the city. Her father, who loved the outdoors, spent years as a bank guard while her possessive and domineering mother devoted herself to Beverly. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.It's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! (It's a Holiday!)
By Richard Sebra. 2017
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant…
photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions and celebrations of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skillsThe Great Race to Sycamore Street
By J. Samia Mair. 2013
This topsy turvy adventure on Sycamore Street sees brother and sister Hude and Amani arrive in the country with one…
thought: it was going to be a long, boring summer.They couldn't be more wrong.With Grandma Hana's new neighbour planning to pull down her prized peach tree and a gang, led by the archer Bobby, marshalling the local lake, Hude and Amani have a hard time getting any peace.In this warm and comical story, find out how, under the watchful eyes of Grandma Hana, Hude and Amani plan to save the peach tree and beat Bobby at his own game before leaving Sycamore Street behind.J. Samia Mair has published two children's books with The Islamic Foundation, Amira's Totally Chocolate World and The Perfect Gift, which have been favourably received. She is currently a staff writer for SISTERS Magazine. Additionally, she has published articles, stories, and poems in books, magazines, anthologies, scientific journals, online news sources, and elsewhere. This is her first chapter book for kids. She lives in Odenton, Maryland.Abu Bakr: The First Caliph
By Muhammad Rashid Feroze. 1976
Abu Bakr: The First Caliph is a short biography of the man who led the Islamic community after the death…
of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Abu Bakr was the most dedicated Companion of the Prophet. This book tells of the great personal sacrifices made by Abu Bakr before and after he became the first Caliph of Islam.Helping the Polonskys
By Khaleel Muhammad. 2012
In this exciting new series, a group of Muslim kids come together to clean up an old Jewish man's house…
before his wife returns home from a major operation. But with time running out and a bigger mess than they had imagined . . . can they succeed?Khaleel Muhammad is a well-known singer of nasheeds (Islamic songs). He has also written and produced his own successful audio adventure, The Adventures of Hakim. This is his first children's book. Khaleel lives in London, England.Snow White: An Islamic Tale
By Fawzia Gilani, Shireen Adams. 2013
Involving the power of a djinn, poisoned dates, seven dwarf sisters-in-faith, and a mysterious old peddler woman in the woods…
wearing a face veil, this lyrically told story offers a unique twist on this fairy tale, whilst keeping the classic much-loved story intact, including a hateful and vain stepmother, a considerate huntsman, and a charming prince.Set in the heady snow-strewn woodlands of Anatolia by the illustrator Shireen Adams, this tale of flight, friendship, and forgiveness is richly detailed and beautifully brought to life.Snow White is the second book in the Islamic Fairy Tales series, which looks to offer meaningful and faithful variants of these popular worldwide stories.Fawzia Gilani has worked as a teacher, librarian, and school principal in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada since 1993. She is the author of thirty children's books, mostly on the topic of Eid.The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World
By Bryn Barnard. 2011
The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire--ideas and inventions that shaped…
our world. Did you know that: The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention? The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East? You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations? The modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture? The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history. In this important book, Bryn Barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous full-color artwork to bring Islam's contributions gloriously to life. Chockful of information and pictures, and eminently browsable, The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.