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Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? 
Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? 
Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of? 
 
If so, then you need this stunningly illustrated treasure trove of iconic and hidden amazing Muslim heroes! 
 
You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as: 
 
 Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton. 
 
 Sultan Razia: a fearsome female ruler. 
 
 G. Willow Wilson: the comic book artist who created the first ever Muslim Marvel character. 
 
 Ibtihaj Muhammad: the Olympic and World Champion fencer and the first American to compete in the games wearing a hijab. 
 
 Noor Inayat Khan: the Indian Princess who became a British spy during WWII. 
 
There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be?

Born in Bangladesh, raised in Newcastle and currently residing in the outskirts of Manchester, Burhana Islam is an English teacher and storyteller. 
 
The illustrators are: Reya Ahmed, a visual artist from Calcutta; New York born illustrator Deema Alawa; Tamil American freelance illustrator Nabi H Ali; Saffa Khan, illustrator and owner of a community press, Tender Hands; Under My Hijab illustrator Aaliya Jaleel; and London based illustrator Aghnia Mardiyah

Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? And have you heard the incredible tale of the masked knight - a rebel girl who became a military commander? 
 
Meet just some of the amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world - from pirate queens, nurses, warriors, scientists, actors, and mathematicians, to courageous ordinary men and women doing extraordinary things. You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as: 
 
Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton 
Sultan Razia: a fearsome female ruler 
G. Willow Wilson: the comic book artist who created the first ever Muslim Marvel character 
Ibtihaj Muhammad: the Olympic and World Champion fencer and the first American to compete in the games wearing hijab. 
Noor Inayat Khan: the Indian Princess who became a British spy during WWII 
 
Featuring full-colour illustrations by Reya Ahmed, Deema Alawa, Nabi H. Ali, Saffa Khan, Aaliya Jaleel and Aghnia Mardiyah!

Burhana Islam

Abridged Edition

The are many famous Muslims in this book - for example, Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali. But there are many more Muslim people who have changed our world. From pirate queens and athletes to warriors and mathematicians, this book is about some of these amazing Muslims. 
 
Our Penguin Readers books include: 
• Simple text (CEFR-levelled) 
• Pictures to help you understand the story 
• Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English 
 
With the print book, you can get even more help online: 
• Read the book online 
• Listen to the book being read out loud 
• Get lesson plans for teachers 
• Find answers to check your understanding 
 
Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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