The History of Counting
| Author | : Denise Schmandt-Besserat |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 48 |
| Release | : 1999-08-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0688141188 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780688141189 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (189 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History of Counting by : Denise Schmandt-Besserat
Download or read book The History of Counting written by Denise Schmandt-Besserat and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1999-08-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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