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There is so much to enjoy about this informational read!
Hakim uses present tense, which is simply compelling; this seems to make the ancient history seem more immediate and almost first hand.
She supports readers in making connections between science, history, culture, and math, using text boxes, sidebars, and narration to give a detailed perspective from the Islamic Golden Age to major events like the Black Plague.

The book includes plenty of glossy pictures, paintings, and primary sources, all of which help enrich the story, full color would be amazing!


Discovering Life's Story it is going to be an invaluable resource in our homeschooling adventures, as well as for my youngest child who currently dreams of being a scientist!