Al-Biruni
Master Astronomer and Muslim Scholar of the Eleventh Century
Great Muslim Philosophers and Scientists of the Middle Ages
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.
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Book Review--"This is an excellent book..provides needed information in an understandable form. I recommend this book to all middle and high school libraries and to public libraries. It is very well done."
- McKamy Middle School