Al-Biruni: Master Astronomer and Muslim Scholar of the Eleventh Century

by Bill Scheppler

Few biographies of al-Biruni exist in English, and this is the first for young adults. Al-Biruni studied medicine, physics, philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy, and possessed a profoundly stunning intellect. He helped develop mathematics, from trigonometry to calculus, mapped cities and the distances between them, and inspired others in the virtuous pursuit of knowledge.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404205128
• ISBN13: 9781404205123
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Enlightening biography

The Moslem scholar Al-Biruni was born in what is now Uzbekistan in 973 A.D. A devoted believer in Islam, al-Biruni made great advances in many areas, especially math, astronomy and the study of history. Unfortunately, much of al-Biruni's life was often at the mercy of his patrons--good and bad. The books in this series would be best used by middle-school to high-school age readers and researchers. Includes: Timeline, Glossary, For More Information, For Further Reading and Bibliography.