Tell your friends about this item:
The History of Counting Denise Schmandt-Besserat
The History of Counting
Denise Schmandt-Besserat
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
45 pages, colour illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | August 25, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780688141189 |
| Publishers | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Pages | 45 |
| Dimensions | 223 × 285 × 9 mm · 425 g |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Hays, Michael |
Mere med samme udgiver
See all of Denise Schmandt-Besserat ( e.g. Paperback Book , Hardcover Book and Book )