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The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World
₦3,500The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world.
Did you know that:
• The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention?
• The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East?
• You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations?
• The modern city’s skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture?The 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, The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.
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Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter to His Daughter
₦4,000From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.
Dear little one,
…know you are wondrous.
A child of crescent moons,
a builder of mosques,
a descendant of brilliance,
an ancestor in training.Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.
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Dharma Parenting: Understand Your Child’s Brilliant Brain for Greater Happiness, Health, Success, and Fulfillment
₦4,000Dharma Parenting offers a uniquely individual approach to raising a happy and successful child. The word “dharma” means a way of living that upholds the path of evolution, maintains balance and supports both prosperity and spiritual freedom.
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I Know Many Songs, But I Cannot Sing
₦6,000While exploring Cairo, Ib, an American, is taken up with by Armenian Gamal-Leon, who follows him by way of a practical joke during the Muslim Ramadan fast period, and humorous cultural misunderstandings ensue.
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century By Yuval Noah Harari
₦7,00021 Lessons for the 21st Century By Yuval Noah Harari would deserve serious consideration. In this collection of provocative essays, Harari, author of the critically praised Sapiens and Homo Deus, tackles a daunting array of issues, endeavoring to answer a persistent question:
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Contagious: Why Things Catch On
₦3,500In Contagious, Berger reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission. Discover how six basic principles drive all sorts of things to become contagious, from consumer products and policy initiatives to workplace rumors and YouTube videos. Learn how a luxury steakhouse found popularity through the lowly cheesesteak, why anti-drug commercials might have actually increased drug use, and why more than 200 million consumers shared a video about one of the most seemingly boring products there is: a blender.
Contagious provides a set of specific, actionable techniques for helping information spread—for designing messages, advertisements, and content that people will share. Whether you’re a manager at a big company, a small business owner trying to boost awareness, a politician running for office, or a health official trying to get the word out, Contagious will show you how to make your product or idea catch on.
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Sea Prayer By Khaled Hosseini
₦7,000Sea Prayer is composed in the form of a letter, from a father to his son, on the eve of their journey. Watching over his sleeping son, the father reflects on the dangerous sea-crossing that lies before them. It is also a vivid portrait of their life in Homs, Syria, before the war, and of that city’s swift transformation from a home into a deadly war zone.
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Scratch and Sparkle Mermaids: Unicorns Stencil Art Spiral-bound
₦5,000Unicorns and Mermaids, part of the Scratch and Sparkle series, is a fabulous new stencil-art title.
This title includes a simple how-to introduction as well as picture ideas on every spread. Children will love scratching the black pages and seeing the pictures come to life with sparkles and color! The book comes with a wooden scratcher and three pages of great stencils, making it easy to draw fantasy scenes filled with gorgeous unicorns and mermaids.
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Habibi
₦2,000The day after Liyana got her first real kiss, her life changed forever. Not because of the kiss, but because it was the day her father announced that the family was moving from St. Louis all the way to Palestine. Though her father grew up there, Liyana knows very little about her family’s Arab heritage.
Her grandmother and the rest of her relatives who live in the West Bank are strangers, and speak a language she can’t understand. It isn’t until she meets Omer that her homesickness fades. But Omer is Jewish, and their friendship is silently forbidden in this land. How can they make their families understand? And how can Liyana ever learn to call this place home?
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Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019
₦6,000The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescription drugs, featuring revised, up-to-date FDA information and an A–Z list of illnesses for easy reference. Includes coverage of dosage and length of time before a drug takes effect; side effects; special precautions; interactions with other food and drugs; standards for use by different age groups; and more.
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Rite of Passage Parenting: Four Essential Experiences to Equip Your Kids for Life
₦3,000In Rite of Passage Parenting By Walker Moore, he shows you how to prevent the damage and help your children move toward adulthood in a healthy way.
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Living in . . . India By Chloe Perkins (Author), Tom Woolley (Illustrator)
₦2,500By Chloe Perkins (Author), Tom Woolley (Illustrator)
Discover what it’s like to grow up in India in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!
Namaskār! My name is Nisha, and I’m a kid just like you living in India. India is a country filled with colorful festivals, majestic temples, and an extraordinary history! Have you ever wondered what India is like? Come along with me to find out!
Product details
- Age Range: 5 – 7 years
- Grade Level: Kindergarten – 2
- Series: Living in…
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (October 4, 2016)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1481470892
- ISBN-13: 978-1481470896
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces