In Great Numbers

How Numbers Shape the World We Live In

By: Maria-Elisabeth Niebius (Editor), Isabel Thomas, Daniela Olejníková (Illustrator), Robert Klanten (Editor), Raphael Honigstein (Text by)

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Hardcover | 4 June 2020 | Edition Number 2

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Hardcover
64 Pages

Age
4 - 6

Grade
1+

Dimensions(cm)
28.7 x 24.6 x 1.3

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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 weâve 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- Colorful 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 math classIsabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and has published over 150 books for children and young adults.Slovakian illustrator Daniela Oljeknkov¡ is passionate about screenprinting and linocut and has illustrated more than 20 titles for junior readers.

Industry Reviews

"A helpful addition to libraries that need attractive books on numbers and the value of mathematics." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL-- "School Library Journal, September 2020"
"In Great Numbers comes from Little Gestalten, a publisher which prides itself on pairing compelling stories with striking illustrations, and is the perfect book to help children understand how useful and fun numbers can be." -- THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST-- "The Lancashire Evening Post, 23.07.20"

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