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All of the clocks at the amusement park have roman numerals instead of numbers. Abby and Ben need to keep track of the time. Young readers will learn how the children figure out how to read roman numerals. Simple text and illustrations help explain which number each roman numeral is equal to, as well as other concepts including first, second, and third.
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Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step guides on how to use them are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series.
About the How Do series: These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to
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Introduces the seven symbols and their values, shows how to add and subtract to make numbers. Teaches how the symbols interact and about the bar across the top and the open box that are used for larger numbers. Shows Roman numerals in real life settings: on clocks, in books, and on buildings.
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Angela Petrone Stratiy presents thirty-five vignettes modeling ASL presenting a variety of interesting facts that incorporate the use of numbers. Topics range from animal records and cockroaches to Mona Lisa, reptiles, and wigs. All stories are shared searchable by title, duration, and/or subject. This DVD is recommended voicing and modeling practice material for ASL users at the intermediate-advanced level.
11) The Numberlys
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Before the alphabet was invented, life was very orderly though not so exciting until five friends set out to create something new.
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"The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals. Aczel has doggedly crisscrossed the...
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Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step instructions on how to use them are explored in this newest addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science...
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