description: 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 &amp; Child. Book Council
language: English
title: The History of Counting
titlecomplete: The History of Counting
genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, School, Language, Middle Grade, Ancient History, Childrens, Mathematics, History
ratings_count: 82
publisher: HarperCollins