The Prince of Stars: Ulugh Beg’s Quest to Map the Stars and Seasons

This picture-book biography tells of Ulugh Beg, a fifteenth-century Muslim prince driven to understand the stars, the seasons, and the length of a year. His search for knowledge leads to new schools, astronomical tools, a star catalog, and the largest observatory of his time. Although some people doubt him, he continues his work and makes discoveries that help lay the groundwork for modern astronomy. Faith and curiosity guide his study of the sky.