numbers

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numbers

Prime obsession

Bernhard Riemann and the greatest unsolved problem in mathematics
2003
Traces the history and background of the Riemann Hypothesis, discussing the impact it has had on the field of mathematics since it was first developed in 1859.

Number words and number symbols

a cultural history of numbers
1992
Discusses the development and evolution of numbers in different cultures throughout history, looking at number sequence and language, written numerals and computations, and the origins of the modern decimal system.

Seven ate Nine!

2008
Seven eats One through Nine to become the best number, but One has the quick wit to save the numbers and bring the group back together again.

The history of counting

1997
Describes the evolution of counting and the many ways to count and write numbers.

Anno's counting book

1992
Introduces counting and number systems by showing mathematical relationships in nature.

Integers

2004
Secret agent Matt Mattics and his team must answer questions about integers in order to stop Dr. Strangeglove from destroying the amusement park with a ride-eating Number Cruncher.

Magic with numbers

2010
Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for fourteen magic tricks that involve numbers.

Fishing for numbers

a Maine number book
2005
Presents a colorful children's counting book for early readers that describes the animals, fish, historic forts, lighthouses, and other interesting sites that make up the history of Maine.

Zero the hero

2012
Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help.

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