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Ancient Technology Ser.: Ancient Computing : From Counting to Calendars by Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods (2000, Hardcover)

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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.

LC Classification NumberQA22.W66 2000