Questions of Al-Biruni: How the Earth, Sky, and Stars Work (Ages 4–10)

Before telescopes, satellites, and space travel, careful observers learned by watching the world with patience and wonder. Questions of Al-Biruni: How the Earth, Sky, and Stars Work introduces young readers to Al-Biruni—one of history’s great scholars—who explored the Earth and the sky through step-by-step thinking and close observation. More than 1,000 years ago, Al-Biruni studied shadows, the movement of the Sun, and patterns in the night sky. In this friendly picture book, children discover how people understood seasons, time, direction, and the stars long before modern tools—and how big ideas can begin with small questions. Written for ages 4–10 in simple, soothing language, the story blends history and early science without feeling overwhelming. It’s ideal for read‑together time, bedtime, homeschooling, and classroom learning. Part of the Questions of… series, this book is a thoughtful starting point for kids who love space, Earth, and “how does it work?” questions.