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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLerner Publishing Group
ISBN-100822529971
ISBN-139780822529972
eBay Product ID (ePID)1651036
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAncient Computing : from Counting to Calendars
SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Mathematics / General
Publication Year2000
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaMathematics, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMichael Woods, Mary B. Woods
SeriesAncient Technology Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight13.6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN99-039810
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromSixth Grade
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal510/.93
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
SynopsisWithout numbers there would be no clocks, no calendars, and no computers.The technology of computing began long before computers existed.Computing involves mathematics--the science of numbers.Math is used in almost every area of science, medicine, business, construction, manufacturing, and mapmaking.Join authors Michael and Mary Woods as they explore the engaging world of computing, from the invention of the abacus and sundials to the creation of calculators and computers., Discusses the methods of computation developed in,various civilisations around the world, from,prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman,empire. Includes bibliographic references and,index. Ages 10 and up.