| Averroes (Ibn Rushd): Muslim Scholar, Philosopher, and Physician of the Twelfth Century Contributor(s): Sonneborn, Liz (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404205144 ISBN-13: 9781404205147 Publisher: Rosen Central
Binding Type: Library Binding Published: January 2006 Annotation: Abu al-Walid ibn Rushd (better know by his Latin name Averroes) was born in Cordoba, the capital of al-Andalus, as Muslim Spain was called. He was dedicated to the study of Plato and Aristotle, writing comprehensive commentaries on the great Greek philosophers who introduced Europe to the breadth of Greek philosophy. Known as one of the greatest interpreters of Aristotle, he provided a link between ancient and modern thought. Supports history-social science context standards mandating exploration of intellectual exchanges and contributions of Muslim scholars, and their influence on the science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, and medicine of later civilizations. Click for more in this series: Great Muslim Philosophers and Scientists of the Middle Ages |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005011816 |
| Age Level: 10-13 |
| Grade Level: 5-8 |
| Guided Reading: Z (Grade 7/8) |
| Series: Great Muslim Philosophers and Scientists of the Middle Ages |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.04" W x 9.74" L (0.88 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
| Awards: Middle East Book Awards, Honorable Mention, Youth Nonfiction, 2006 |
| Review Citations: Multicultural Review 10/01/2006 pg. 20 Chronicle of Higher Education 10/09/2009 pg. 16 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 104002 Reading Level: 9.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
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