Zero: Is It Something? Is It Nothing? (Discovering Science)

Zaslavsky, Claudia

ISBN 10: 0531106934 ISBN 13: 9780531106938

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1989

Synopsis

Discusses the meaning and mathematical possibilities of the number zero

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4-- This book shows clearly that zero can be both "something" and "nothing," depending on its position in a number. Specific examples show some ways in which zero figures in arithmetic computations and its place in all kinds of measurements. Occasionally there are not enough examples of each operation for readers to reason out the rule behind the example. Directions are given for constructing a paper odometer. Historical and anectodal facts add further to the book's interest. Cheerful watercolors of children of different ethnic groups and animal characters illustrate the text and make the material more appealing to young readers. --Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA Grades 3-6
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0531106934
• ISBN 13: 9780531106938
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Bassett Jeni