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  1. Words In The Dust

    by Trent Reedy

    In the tradition of SHABANU, DAUGHTER OF THE WIND and THE BREADWINNER, a beautiful debut about a daughter of Afghanistan discovering new friends and opportunities after the defeat of the Taliban. Zulaikha hopes. She hopes for peace, now that the Taliban have been driven from Afghanistan; a... (learn more about this book)

  2. Young Muslim's Guide to the Modern World

    by Seyyed Hossein Nasr

    A Young Muslim's Guide to the Modern World, by one of Islam's greatest contemporary scholars, was written specifically for Muslims, and in particular young Muslims, urging them to become familiar with their religion and to gain an understanding of the modern world from the Islamic point of... (learn more about this book)

  3. Mosque

    by David MacAulay

    An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern people, David Macaulay here reveals the methods and materials used to design and construct a mosque in late-sixteenth- century Turkey. Through the fictional story... (learn more about this book)

  4. Muhammad

    by Demi

    Muhammad is the messenger of Islam. Born in Mecca in the year 570, Muhammad grew into a sensitive and thoughtful man who believed deeply in the worship of one true god. In his fortieth year, Muhammad experienced a revelation from the angel Gabriel that he, Muhammad, was the messenger... (learn more about this book)

  5. Muslim Child: Understanding Islam Through Stories and Poems

    by Rukhsana Khan

    A collection of stories and poems about Muslim children from a variety of backgrounds, focusing on the celebration of holidays and practices of Islam.

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  6. Eyewitness Books: Book 123

    Islam

    by Philip Wilkinson

    This title provides a useful resource for students, whether they are learning about intricate Islam designs in carpets and carvings or the food typically prepared for feasts.

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  7. Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs: A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents (Aesop Prize (Awards))

    by Sarah Conover

    Beautiful Signs / Ayat Jamilah draws from not only the core of Islamic spirituality and ethics--the Qur'an and the traditions (hadiths)--but also from the mystical verse, folk tales, and exemplary figures of the Islamic narrative. Unlike any other collection of Islamic stories, Beautiful Signs... (learn more about this book)

  8. Stories of the Prophets from the Qur'an

    by Siddiqa Juma

    A collection set of 6 books, each telling a story of the prophets from the Qur'an. Learn about Musa(Moses)and how he came to climb Mount Sinai; Discover the greatness in the sacrifices made by Ibrahim(Abraham)as asked by Allah; Be inspired by Muhammed as he taught people to be good and kind,... (learn more about this book)

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