{"product_id":"9780375840722","title":"The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBarnard, Bryn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/5\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eThe Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world.  \u003cbr\u003eDid you know that:\u003cbr\u003e• The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention?\u003cbr\u003e• The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East?\u003cbr\u003e• You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations?\u003cbr\u003e• The modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Genius of Islam\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43350586196223,"sku":"9780375840722","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780375840722_s600x595.jpg?v=1775597453","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780375840722","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}