Al-Khwarizmi

Baghdad's 'House of Wisdom' has played a tremendous role in the preservation and advancement of knowledge throughout the world. Today's technological advancements would not have been possible without the foundation that the scientists, astronomers, and philosophers set in this epicenter of world knowledge. Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi was among the most prominent figures to have worked in this Bayt ul Hikma. Known as the father of Algebra, and the grandfather of Mathematics, Al-Khwarizmi's contributions to mathematics are remarkable including introducing the 'Arabic numerals' to the world. The word 'Algorithm' is derived from his name. Additionally, he has made contributions to the field of geography and created a sundial.

The story of the six friends continue in this fifth book of the Pioneer Series. A captivating story about Al-Khwarizmi for late elementary and middle school aged students. The paperback and hardback edition of the book includes activities.

About the Pioneer Series: Nurturing courage, confidence and love of knowledge in young minds through stories on great individuals and leaders that transformed the world through their wisdom, inventions, discoveries and exploration.