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In Great Numbers
How Numbers Shape the World We Live in
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Ideal for children curious about maths and numbers, this book is a trusty companion for math class and a captivating read for young learners interested in science, history, and everyday life.
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Can you imagine a world without numbers? Over the centuries, people have conceived clever ways to use numbers so that we can understand the world around us better, build cities, find our way home, and much more. In Great Numbers tells the story of this groundbreaking invention.
Numbers are so important in our daily lives. How else would we ask for three scoops of ice cream? Or know whether weβve got 60 minutes left to play with our friends rather than 60 seconds? Why does a minute have 60 seconds anyway and not 100? Where does zero come from and what language do computers understand? Numbers are everywhere!
In Great Numbers will introduce children to the fascinating world of numbers and explains how they help us in our daily life. 1, 2, 3, go!
What to expect:
- Colourful and engaging illustrations
- A wide array of topics, including transportation, time, space, and computers, that will keep even the most curious of minds absorbed
- A trusty companion for maths class
Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and has published over 150 books for children and young adults. Slovakian illustrator Daniela OljeknΓkovΓ‘ is passionate about screen printing and linocut and has illustrated more than 20 titles for junior readers.
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School Library Journal praised it as "a helpful addition to libraries that need attractive books on numbers and the value of mathematics." The Lancashire Evening Post called it "the perfect book to help children understand how useful and fun numbers can be," highlighting the compelling stories and striking illustrations typical of its publisher, Little Gestalten.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783899558203
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 June 2020
Country: Germany
Imprint: Little Gestalten
Illustration: 56 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Edited by Little Gestalten
- Illustrated by Daniela Olejnikova
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and has published over 150 books for children and young adults.Β Slovakian illustrator Daniela OljeknΓkovΓ‘ is passionate about screenprinting and linocut and has illustrated more than 20 titles for junior readers.
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