The History of Counting
Title | The History of Counting PDF eBook |
Author | Denise Schmandt-Besserat |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 1999-08-25 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780688141189 |
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