numbers

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numbers

The kingdom of infinite number

a field guide
1999
A guide to numbers, suggesting ways of looking at individual numbers and their unique properties.

One to nine

the inner life of numbers
2008
An exploration of the numbers one to nine, looking at their significance in literature, philosophy, history, and other areas of life, examining various mathematical conundrums from throughout history, and including facts, puzzles, and illustrations.

The music of the primes

searching to solve the greatest mystery in mathematics
2003
Explains German mathematician Bernard Riemann's theory about the origins and patterns of prime numbers.

The story of numbers and counting

1996
Presents an overview of the use of numbers, from ancient times to the present, including the development of number systems, counting methods, mathematics, and counting machines.

How to count sheep without falling asleep

1976
Explores the concept of using symbols for numbers: ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

How did numbers begin?

1976
Briefly explains the matching and comparison of quantities, the naming and ordering of numbers, and counting--all steps in the history of numbers.

One, two, three, and many

a first look at numbers.
1970
Traces the development of numbers, counting systems, and counting machines.

How did we find out about numbers?

1973
Traces the origin of numbers and the development of the Roman, Egyptian, and Hindu systems of numerals.

Shout! Shout it out!

2011
Mouse invites the readers to shout out what they know as they review numbers, letters, and easy words.

Math attack!

2009
When arithmetic strain scrambles a student's brain, no one in town is safe from the numbers that go flying out of the child's head.

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