Ancient Computing: From Counting to Calendars (Ancient Technology)

by Michael Woods

Other authorsMary B. Wood (Author)
Hardcover, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

MATH A.100 J

Publication

Runestone Press (Lerner Publishing Group)

Pages

88

Description

Discusses the methods of computation developed in various civilizations around the world, from prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman Empire.

Description

Table of Contents:
The Stone Age.
Ancient Middle East.
Ancient Egypt.
Ancient India and China.
Ancient Americas.
Ancient Greece.
Ancient Rome.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography.
Index.

Tags

JUVENILE NONFICTION, Mathematics, History, Ancient History, Counting and Numbers

Series

Ancient Technology

Collection

Nonfiction

Barcode

5386

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

88 p.; 9.25 inches

ISBN

0822529971 / 9780822529972

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