Can we teach students about Muslim scholars who contributed to scientific progress?

Rosen Publishing, based in New York, produces high-quality reference materials aimed at school and public libraries. In 2006, the publishing house produced an exquisite series of six books for middle school and above titled Great Muslim Philosophers and Scientists of the Middle Ages. Each richly illustrated book focuses on a particular individual — Al-Khawarizmi, Al-Kindi, Al-Biruni, Al-Zahrawi, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Rushd. Collectively, they provide an expansive picture of Muslim scientific efforts and society over the centuries. The series received a Non-Fiction Honorable Mention award from the Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC).

IRCV was contracted to review each manuscript during the production of this series. Over several months, we thoroughly evaluated the academic details, as well as the overall framing of the presentation. The publisher incorporated many of our recommendations to improve and clarify the language. The goal was to help readers see this aspect of Muslim history as part of our shared heritage.

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