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
| Autor: | Schmandt-Besserat, Denise |
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| ISBN: | 9780688141189 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Harper Collins (US) |
| Veröffentlicht: | 25.08.1999 |
| Schlagworte: | JUVENILE NONFICTION: Concepts / Counting & Numbers JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / Ancient JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / General JUVENILE NONFICTION: Mathematics / General |
| Altersempfehlung: | 4 - 8 |
Michael Hays is the illustrator of several books for children, including Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger and Hello, Tree! by Joanne Ryder. He lives in Oak Park, IL.