The History of Counting |
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| Author:
| Schmandt-Besserat, Denise |
| Illustrator:
| Hays, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-688-14119-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1999 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.89 |
Book Description:
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Drawing on years of research, a renowned archaeologist traces the evolution of counting. She shows how the concept of numbers came about, how various societies answered the question "How many?," and how our modern-day decimal system was developed. Engrossing and enlightening, this fascinating book introduces children to one of our most important inventions.
00-01 Utah Book Award (Informational Books)
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National...
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Drawing on years of research, a renowned archaeologist traces the evolution of counting. She shows how the concept of numbers came about, how various societies answered the question "How many?," and how our modern-day decimal system was developed. Engrossing and enlightening, this fascinating book introduces children to one of our most important inventions.
00-01 Utah Book Award (Informational Books)
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council