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The History of Counting

hardcover – August 25, 1999
by Schmandt-Besserat, Denise
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ISBN-13: 9780688141189 ISBN-10: 0688141188
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Binding
hardcover
Published
August 25, 1999
Weight
0.9 lbs
Dimensions
29.80×0.60×22.20 cm

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The History of Counting by Schmandt-Besserat, Denise. hardcover edition. 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 Childrens Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council