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

The History of Counting

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
Country USA
Brand HarperCollins
Manufacturer HarperCollins
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FBA-|300327
ReleaseDate 1999-08-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780688141189

The History of Counting