"The philosopher Bertrand Russell once observed that realizing that a pair of apples and the passage of two days could somehow both be represented by the concept we call "two" was one of the most astonishing discoveries anyone had ever made. So what do we make of the incredible fact that animals seem to have inherent mathematical abilities? As cognitive psychologist Brian Butterworth shows us in Can Fish Count?, many "simple" animals--such as bees,...

Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master...

"2 is a little. 0 is nothing. 1 is not enough. Right? But think again. One sun is a lot. One tree is a lot. One dog is a lot ̥Sometimes two is too much, and sometimes zero is just right. One Is a Lot is a unique and thoughtful picture book that introduces readers to a different way of appreciating numbers, asking them to reconsider their notions of the smallest numbers - 0, 1 and 2. A lyrical, philosophical book that shows readers how the value of...

Zero, dismayed by her big, empty, roundness, tries to force herself into the shape of the much-admired One, but must finally accept that she can only be Zero.

Chicka chicka 1,2,3: See what happens when 101 numbers race each other up an apple tree, and bad bumble bees come buzzing. Which number will save the day? -- How much is a million?: What does a million really mean? A trillion? Explains the concepts of a million, a billion, and a trillion. -- If you made a million: What's it like to have a million dollars? A guide to various forms of money.

See, Touch, Feel: 123 is a fantastic first concepts book that introduces numbers to young children in a fun and simple way. The entire See, Touch, Feel series is specifically designed to stimulate toddlers through creative play, encouraging the development of motor skills and word and picture recognition. Designed to be a sensory experience, each image is raised with textures to feel and explore. The artwork, created with painted hand prints and foot...