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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

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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.
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ISBN:
9780688141189
Author:
Hays, Michael
Author:
Hays, Michael
Author:
Schmandt-
Author:
Schmandt-Besserat, Denise
Author:
Besserat, Denise
Author:
by Denise Schmandt-Besserat and Michael Hays
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Subject:
History - General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Juvenile literature
Subject:
Number concept
Subject:
Counting
Subject:
Mathematics - Arithmetic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Mathematics
Subject:
Science & Technology - History
Subject:
Technology -- History.
Subject:
History : General
Subject:
General
Subject:
Numeration
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-Math
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
19990831
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
11.29x8.78x.37 in. .94 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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