In Great Numbers: How Numbers Shape the World We Live in

Description

In Great Numbers will introduce children to the fascinating world of numbers and explains how they help us in our daily life. Imagine a world without numbers. How would we ask for three scoops of ice cream? Or know whether we've 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? - Without the wonder-ful invention of numbers how would we be able to count, measure, and compare? Over the centuries, people have conceived more and more clever ways to use them to understand the world around us, build cities, find our way home, and more. In Great Numbers is a fun book that will help children realize how fascinating and fun numbers can be.

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and has published over 150 books for children and young adults. Slovakian illustrator Daniela Oljeknikova is passionate about screenprinting and linocut and has illustrated more than 20 titles for junior readers.

"A helpful addition to libraries that need attractive books on numbers and the value of mathematics." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL "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