The History of Counting
On Sale: 08/25/1999
The History of Counting
On Sale: 08/25/1999
Format:
ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
About the Book
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
Product Details
- ISBN: 9780688141189
- ISBN 10: 0688141188
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 08/25/1999
- Pages: 48
- List Price:23.99 CAD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / Coloring
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / Geometry
- BISAC4 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / Arithmetic
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science
- BISAC6 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Puzzles
- BISAC7 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Magic
- BISAC8 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Word Games
- BISAC9 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Ancient
- BISAC10 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General
- BISAC11 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers
