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Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Aviator
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by Rafia Rehman, Yousaf Rana (Illustrator), Dr. Abdul Rehman
Rafia Rehman
Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Aviator
44
by Rafia Rehman, Yousaf Rana (Illustrator), Dr. Abdul Rehman
Rafia Rehman
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Overview
A thousand years before the Wright brothers created the first motorized airplane, a 9th century engineer and polymath from the Spanish (Andulusian) city of Ronda - Abbas Ibn Firnas became the first human in the world to successfully fly.
His ingenious and life long work resulted in creation of a glider made from silk, wood, and eagle feathers, which he used at the age of seventy to successfully fly for over ten minutes.
Abbas was a genius of his era and a master engineer. Some of his noteworthy inventions include the water powered clocks, Andalusian glass, an instrument that simulates the motions of the plants and stars, and a fully functional planetarium filled with special effects.
Abbas devoted his entire life to science and wrote many books on mathematics, physics, astronomy and engineering that were taught in the University of Al-Andalusia.
He has been honored around the world, with his name attributed to various places such as the 'Ibn Firnas Airport' in Baghdad, Iraq, an 'Abbas Ibn Firnas' bridge over Guadalquivir River in Cordoba, Spain and the 'Ibn Firnas' crater on the moon.
Pioneer Series has produced this one of a kind book with beautiful illustrations targeted for elementary and early middle school aged students to educate them about this remarkable scientist and engineer. The highly engaging story in this unique book is told through the lens of a group of friends who are taken into the past as they are reading a magical "Book of Jewels". Second part of the book is filled with fun and educational activities including multiple choice questions, a maze, word search, coloring sheets, and step by step instructions to create a glider using household items. The glider activity also teaches the young readers about the four forces of flight.
His ingenious and life long work resulted in creation of a glider made from silk, wood, and eagle feathers, which he used at the age of seventy to successfully fly for over ten minutes.
Abbas was a genius of his era and a master engineer. Some of his noteworthy inventions include the water powered clocks, Andalusian glass, an instrument that simulates the motions of the plants and stars, and a fully functional planetarium filled with special effects.
Abbas devoted his entire life to science and wrote many books on mathematics, physics, astronomy and engineering that were taught in the University of Al-Andalusia.
He has been honored around the world, with his name attributed to various places such as the 'Ibn Firnas Airport' in Baghdad, Iraq, an 'Abbas Ibn Firnas' bridge over Guadalquivir River in Cordoba, Spain and the 'Ibn Firnas' crater on the moon.
Pioneer Series has produced this one of a kind book with beautiful illustrations targeted for elementary and early middle school aged students to educate them about this remarkable scientist and engineer. The highly engaging story in this unique book is told through the lens of a group of friends who are taken into the past as they are reading a magical "Book of Jewels". Second part of the book is filled with fun and educational activities including multiple choice questions, a maze, word search, coloring sheets, and step by step instructions to create a glider using household items. The glider activity also teaches the young readers about the four forces of flight.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781666207309 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 11/23/2020 |
| Pages: | 44 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |
About the Author
About the Author and Contributors:
Rafia Rehman, a mother of two has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked at various agencies in United States of America and Pakistan providing mental health services to a diverse group of individuals including children. She is passionate about the concept of holistic education.
Dr. Abdul Rehman is a renowned Architect and a life long educator. He received his Ph.D in Architecture from the Ion Minco Institute of Architecture in Bucharest, Romania. He served as a professor and the Director of School of Architecture at the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, Pakistan. He has been a fellow at Dumbarton Oaks, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has authored numerous books and publications. (www.drabdulrehman.com)
Umair Zia holds degrees in Electrical, and Systems Engineering and a graduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Serving a career in the Electric Power industry he held numerous technical and leadership positions. He has also served on the boards of non-profits, and as a teacher and Vice President of curriculum development at Al-Itqaan school in Worcester, MA.
About the Illustrator:
Muhammad Yousaf Rana is a career artist, caricaturist and illustrator. He has taught the art of caricature and illustration as well as conducted workshops at several institutions including the Oriental College of Arts and the University of The Punjab. He has a vast experience of illustrating children’s books.
Rafia Rehman, a mother of two has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked at various agencies in United States of America and Pakistan providing mental health services to a diverse group of individuals including children. She is passionate about the concept of holistic education.
Dr. Abdul Rehman is a renowned Architect and a life long educator. He received his Ph.D in Architecture from the Ion Minco Institute of Architecture in Bucharest, Romania. He served as a professor and the Director of School of Architecture at the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, Pakistan. He has been a fellow at Dumbarton Oaks, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has authored numerous books and publications. (www.drabdulrehman.com)
Umair Zia holds degrees in Electrical, and Systems Engineering and a graduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Serving a career in the Electric Power industry he held numerous technical and leadership positions. He has also served on the boards of non-profits, and as a teacher and Vice President of curriculum development at Al-Itqaan school in Worcester, MA.
About the Illustrator:
Muhammad Yousaf Rana is a career artist, caricaturist and illustrator. He has taught the art of caricature and illustration as well as conducted workshops at several institutions including the Oriental College of Arts and the University of The Punjab. He has a vast experience of illustrating children’s books.
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