This book is part of a series which looks at why and how we measure, encouraging children to discover for themselves how standard measuring systems have developed. Children can make their own measuring tools, based on authentic ancient and modern instruments. There are lots of experiments to try and problems to think about and, at the back of each book, a list of important events shows the history of measuring at a glance. This book looks at the importance of numbers and the history of counting from the abacus to ...
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This book is part of a series which looks at why and how we measure, encouraging children to discover for themselves how standard measuring systems have developed. Children can make their own measuring tools, based on authentic ancient and modern instruments. There are lots of experiments to try and problems to think about and, at the back of each book, a list of important events shows the history of measuring at a glance. This book looks at the importance of numbers and the history of counting from the abacus to computerized bar code, including the first numerals, ancient and modern calculators, magic squares and combination locks.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Reasonable library withdrawal in the hard cover. Clean clear text. Card pocket pasted on the inside back cover. A bit of shelf wear to the covers. Very nice and sturdy.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Ex-library hardcover (usual stamps, stickers) in excellent condition with negligible, if any, wear to pictorial cover (no dust jacket, as issued); interior fine--pages crisp and unmarked; profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, diagrams; a very clean, sound copy that's new-looking despite being a withdrawn library book; a 32-pg. (with Index) oversize hardcover (8½ x 10¾); published by Gareth Stevens, 1995; some fun activities to help children learn about math and counting; interesting stuff, for any age! (see picture of my book within this description)
