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1	The Universal History of Numbers: From Prehistory to the Invention of the Computer more books like this by Georges Ifrah "Monumental [and] dazzling. A wonderful gift."--Kirkus Reviews"Georges Ifrah is the man, and this book, quite simply, rules...It is outstanding ...a mind--boggling and enriching experience."--Guardian (London)"Monumental ...a fascinating journey taking us through many different cultures."--The Times (London)"Ifrah's book amazes and fascinates by ... see all copies from $6.78! new only from $7.15! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Even Steven and Odd Todd more books like this by Kathryn Cristaldi Math is often a difficult subject for young readers. However, the Hello Math Reader series makes learning about math fun. In this latest title, a mismatched pair--Even Steven and Odd Todd--through their differing number preferences, teach basic number concepts in a way that both children and their parents will enjoy. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
3	From Zero to Infinity: What Makes Numbers Interesting more books like this by Constance Reid "From Zero to Infinity" is a combination of number lore, number history, and sparkling descriptions of the simply stated, but exceedingly difficult problems posed by the most ordinary numbers that first appeared in 1955, and has been kept in print continuously ever since. With the fifth edition, this classic has been updated to report on advances ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $22.84! \| first editions
4	Number words and number symbols; a cultural history of numbers more books like this by Karl Menninger Classic study discusses number sequence and number language, then explores written numerals and computations in a wide range of cultures. ." . . superior narrative ability." -- "Library Journal." 282 illus. see all copies from $6.22! new only from $14.24! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Number Stories of Long Ago more books like this by David E. Smith Ten stories explaining how and why the ancients created numbers. see all copies from $5.95! new only from $52.44! \| SVS
6	The Social Life of Numbers: A Quechua Ontology of Numbers and Philosophy of Arithmetic more books like this by Gary Urton, Primitivo N Llanos (Editor) Unravelling all the mysteries of the khipu - the knotted string device used by the Inka to record both statistical data and narrative accounts of myths, histories, and genealogies - will require an understanding of how number values and relations may have been used to encode information on social, familial, and political relationships and ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Roman Numerals I to MM more books like this by Arthur Geisert An introduction to Roman numerals via colorful illustrations depicting pigs for readers to count. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Little 1 more books like this by Ann Rand, Mr. Paul Rand Originally published in 1961, this exuberant picture book was illustrated and designed by Paul Rand, one of the most influential graphic designers of the twentieth century. The text by Ann Rand is filled with clever wordplay and not only tells the engaging story of Little 1 and his quest for a friend, but makes learning numbers and simple addition ... see all copies from $3.88! new only from $8.30! \| SVS
9	Calculus Graph, Numerals, and Symbols: Points of View more books like this by Arnold Ostebee, Zorn see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.80! \| first editions
10	Zero to Lazy Eight: The Romance of Numbers more books like this by Alexander Humez, Joseph Maguire, Nicholas Humez Did you ever wonder why a stitch in time saves nine and not, say, four, or why the number seven is considered the luckiest, or what number the word googol refers to? Well, the Humez brothers, along with Joseph Maguire, have answered all of these questions and more. In "Zero to Lazy Eight", they take us on a wacky and enlightening trip up the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.52! \| first editions \| SVS
11	The universal history of numbers more books like this by Georges Ifrah A comprehensive history of numbers and mathematics, in a three-volume set. Georges Ifrah, a maths teacher, gave up his job and travelled around the world to assemble a complete answer to the question, "Where do numbers come from?" This work covers the art and science of numeration from Magnon Man to the electronic spreadsheet; from Scandinavia to ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	My First Number Book more books like this by Jane Yorke, DK Publishing, Dorling Kindersley Publishing (Creator) This updated edition of this classic DK title is packed with simple pictures and labels that help children identify numbers and learn counting concepts. Includes puzzles and counting games to encourage learning. Full color. see all copies from $4.18! new only from $9.18!
13 view cover	Roman Numerals I to MM: Numerabilia Romana Uno Ad Duo Mila more books like this by Arthur Geisert (Illustrator) An ingenious introduction to Roman numerals, featuring Geisert's trademark piglets, Roman Numerals 1 to MM contains a series of spreads which allows readers to practice counting items--hot-air balloons, gopher holes, and more--as a remarkable piglet adventure unfolds. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.14! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Count Your Way Through Italy more books like this by James Haskins Uses the numbers one through ten in Italian to introduce aspects of the history and culture of Italy. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15 view cover	Nine Animals and the Well more books like this by James Rumford In this counting book, nine animals try to outdo each other by getting the best gift for the raja-king's birthday. Colorful collage illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.92! \| SVS
16	The universal history of numbers : the computer and the information revolution more books like this by Georges Ifrah In this volume, which completes his history of numbers, Georges Ifrah first of all recapitulates for the reader the steps in mathematical notation which he has made familiar. He considers algebra and its relationship with reason; how it has opened the way to new advances in computation. He introduces the reader to the departure made from the ... see all copies from $2.22! new only from $5.40!
17 view cover	The Hindu-Arabic Numerals more books like this by David Eugene Smith, Louis Charles Karpinski Concise history of the origin and development of Hindu-Arabic numerals recounts international labors of scholars, assesses the historical testimony, and draws conclusions from the evidence. 1911 edition. see all copies from $15.81! new only from $15.81! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Alphabets & Numbers of T MIDDL more books like this by Henry Shaw see all copies from $2.55! first editions
19 view cover	Numbers Are Everywhere more books like this by DK Publishing (Creator) These colorful lift-the-flap board books offer the youngest of readers a fun, visual introduction to simple numbers and first words. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
20	From One to Zero more books like this by George Ifrah see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
21	Grammar of Palestinian Jewish Aramaic: With an Appendix on the Numerals by J.A. Emerton more books like this by William B Stevenson, J A Emerton With an appendix on the numerals by: Emerton, J. A.; see all copies from $11.50! new only from $63.23! \| first editions
22 view cover	Count Your Way Through Africa more books like this by James Haskins Uses the Swahili words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Africa. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.14! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Science Book of Numbers more books like this by Jack Challoner, Neil Ardley Includes simple activities that illustrate some of the ways we use numbers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	Counting Your Way: Number Nursery Rhymes more books like this by Terry Pierce, Andrea Petrlik Huseinovic (Illustrator) An illustrated collection of twenty nursery rhymes featuring numbers. see all copies from $5.96! new only from $7.19! \| SVS
25	From Zero to Infinity more books like this by Constance Reid see all copies from $2.94! first editions

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