Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library
By Hena Khan
Read by Fareeda Pasha
Unabridged
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9798898850852
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ISBN: 9798228953352
| Runtime: | 0.16 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence, which was originally founded by a Muslim woman in 859!
Merhaba! Welcome! Meet Al-Qarawiyyin Library--the oldest library in the world. Do you want to see what magical treasures are behind its doors? You'll find special reading rooms where young and old gathered to discuss, debate, and discover the world. And, most important, the collection of books that hold knowledge more valuable than any jewels! Open its doors, unlock its story, and discover an adventure that only a library can share.
Told from the unique perspective of the library, award-winning author Hena Khan brings to readers Behind My Doors, a charming ode to the magical wonders of each and every library.
Author
Author Bio: Hena Khan
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the novel Amina’s Voice and the first three books in the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream series: Power Forward, On Point, and Bounce Back. She has also written a number of picture books, including Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George. Hena lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband and two sons.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 0.16 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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