numerals

Presents an introduction to Roman numerals, and traces the history and development of the Hindu-Arabic numerals used throughout the modern world.

Traces the origins of writing from early pictographs to modern alphabets, including Sumerian and Braille alphabets and Roman and Arabic numerals.

Includes twenty-one paper-cutting stories that introduce young children to shapes and numbers.

Traces the development of the various number systems that have been used in the world, including the Arabic, Chinese, Egyptian, Gothic, Greek, Roman, and Sanskrit systems.

Little Five introduces the concept of "five" by interacting with five of a variety of things.

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.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the sport of skateboarding and explain how numbers are an important part of the game.

An illustrated collection of twenty nursery rhymes featuring numbers.

A fable about a group of animals which strives to bring the perfect present to the Indian raja-king's birthday party. Discusses how the numerals we use originated in India.

Discusses numbers and their uses such as telling time, to weigh and measure things, and to tell how old people are.