The History of Counting
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Book Description
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.
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Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Hardcover (3 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 48 |
ISBN-10 | 0688141188 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0688141189 |
Publication Date | 08/25/1999 |
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About Michael Hays (Illustrator) : Michael Hays is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Hays include Some Friends to Feed: The Story of Stone Soup, Ab... more
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