Ibn Majid (إِبْن مَاجِد)

Ibn Majid (c. 1421–1500), nicknamed "The Lion of the Sea," was the most famous Arab navigator and one of the most important oceanographers and astronomers of the 15th century. Born in what is now the United Arab Emirates, he explored the Indian Ocean and mapped the coasts of Africa and Asia. His advice is said to have helped the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama reach India from Africa.

Target Age: 5+ Years

Author: Fatima Sharafeddine (فَاطِمَة شَرَف الدِّين)

A writer, translator, and editor of children's books, lives between Beirut and Brussels. She has published over 120 books, many of which have been translated into various languages, from English to Hindi. Her numerous awards include the 2016 Bologna Ragazzi Award (New Horizons) and a three-time nomination for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.