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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Introduces the seven symbols and their values, shows how to add and subtract to make numbers. Teaches how the symbols interact and about the bar across the top and the open box that are used for larger numbers. Shows Roman numerals in real life settings: on clocks, in books, and on buildings.
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Two distinguished mathematicians unite many fragmentary narrations in this concise history of the origin and development of Hindu-Arabic numerals. They recount the labors of scholars who studied the subject in different parts of the world, assess the historical testimony, and draw conclusions from the evidence. 1911 edition.
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Explore the fascinating realm of Roman numbers, where historical symbols tell tales of mighty empires, exquisite artwork, and unwavering human resourcefulness. The history and culture of these mysterious symbols are illuminated by the book, which is not simply about numbers.But the fall of empires didn't silence the echoes of Roman numerals. Discover how these ancient symbols transcended their practical purpose, evolving into artistic expressions...
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Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step guides on how to use them are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series.
About the How Do series: These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each...
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x, 242 pages ; 22 cm
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"The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals. Aczel has doggedly crisscrossed the...
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Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step instructions on how to use them are explored in this newest addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science...
12) City numbers
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm x 27 cm
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English
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Presents detailed photographs of numbers found in everyday locations in a city, from the number zero to the many numbers of a barcode.
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Introduce Common Core State Standards for math and English to young readers in a format they'll love! This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of bowling, and diagrams of bowling lanes and scoring. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....
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Rethinking documentation for the digital age. The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. Works are published today in a dizzying range of formats. A book, for example, may be read in print, online, as an e-book, or perhaps listened to in an audio version. On the Web, modes of publication are regularly invented, combined, and modified....
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139, a-93, r-90 pages : illustrations (mostly in color) ; 28 cm
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English
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"This innovative textbook by two leading experts in Biblical Hebrew combines the best of traditional grammars, new insights into Hebrew linguistics, and a creative pedagogical approach. The material has been field tested and refined for more than a decade by the authors, who are actively engaged in Biblical Hebrew discussions and research.The book includes fifty brief grammar lessons with accompanying workbook-style exercises, appendixes providing...
20) Yemen
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144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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A book for young readers about the history and culture of the country of Yemen.
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