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Omar Yaghi: The Water Catcher عمر ياغي صائد الماء A bi
Paperback
Series: Arab Roots, Global Wings
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 3 2026
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A inspiring true story for young dreamers - now in Arabic and English!
When Omar was a little boy in Jordan, water was precious. It only came through the pipes once every two weeks. His family had fled from Palestine, carrying nothing but hope. Young Omar would look up at the clouds and wonder: Why can't we catch water from the air?
At fifteen, Omar traveled alone to America. He barely spoke English. Other kids might have given up - but not Omar. He studied hard, fell in love with chemistry, and never stopped asking questions.
Years later, Omar did the impossible. He built tiny invisible structures - so small only special tools can see them - that can actually capture water from desert air. His childhood dream came true!
In 2025, Omar Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming one of the most celebrated scientists in the world.
This bilingual picture book (Arabic-English) introduces children ages 4-9 to:
- The power of curiosity and asking why?
- Perseverance through challenges
- How science can solve real-world problems
- Arab achievement and Palestinian heritage
- The journey from refugee child to Nobel laureate
Perfect for: ✓ Bilingual families raising Arabic-English speakers ✓ Classrooms celebrating diversity and STEM ✓ Parents looking for inspiring role models ✓ Kids who love science and asking big questions ✓ Anyone who believes dreams can come true
Part of the Arab Roots, Global Wings series - celebrating Arab achievers who changed the world.
Big dreams start with small questions.
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