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The History of Counting
The History of Counting
Author: Denise Schmandt-Besserat, Michael Hays (Illustrator)
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...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688141189
ISBN-10: 0688141188
Publication Date: 8/25/1999
Pages: 48
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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 kskrista avatar reviewed The History of Counting on + 162 more book reviews
Scholastic. Fascinating book about the history of numbers. This is a picture book but much longer and with a lot of text. I consider it a great resource!


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