Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn't
Sarah Albee, illustrated by Chris Hsu
This nonfiction picture book follows the long development of zero, a numeral that had to be invented despite its importance in mathematics. It begins with early counting methods and moves through Babylonian place value, Maya use of a zero symbol, and the spread of Indo-Arabic numerals through trade. The book also traces the slow acceptance of this number system in Europe.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 1 edition from 5 organizations.
