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Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the seven symbols and their values, shows how to add and subtract to make numbers. Teaches how the symbols interact and about the bar across the top and the open box that are used for larger numbers. Shows Roman numerals in real life settings: on clocks, in books, and on buildings.
9) More numbers every day: how data, stats, and figures control our lives and how to set ourselves free
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"How many unread emails are there in your inbox? How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? We're drowning in digits and immersed in integers, and More Numbers Every Day, by internationally renowned economics professors Micael Dahlen and Helge Thorbjørnsen is a timely and powerful investigation - and warning - about the trouble numbers can bring us. Today we all strive to quantify everything: calories, likes,...
10) The Numberlys
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Before the alphabet was invented, life was very orderly though not so exciting until five friends set out to create something new.
Author
Publisher
M.I.T. Press
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
Description
This book is not only a fascinating introduction to the number concept and to numbers themselves but also a multifaceted linguistic and historic analysis of how numbers have evolved in many cultures. A noted scholar draws upon evidence from history, literature, philosophy, and ethnology to recount the oral, written, and symbolic development of numbers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The arrival of Cousin Odd Todd greatly upsets Even Steven who likes everything to come in even numbers, his pets, his library books, and even his pancakes. Includes an activities and games section.
Author
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals. Aczel has doggedly crisscrossed the...
15) Numbers!
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
"The see and learn series is a fun learning tool for any parent looking to get a head start on their child's education. Each program uses a combination of pictures and songs to help your youngsters mind develop and grow. The series is packed full of catchy tunes sure to be memorable for young audiences. See and learn will show any child that learning can be fun, and this series will have your kids singing along in no time" -- Container.
20) Numbers
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English