Hardcover. How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their NamesWhy do we say "eleven" and "twelve" instead of "ten-one" and "ten-two"?How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their Names is a playful picture storybook that helps children uncover the hidden place value structure behind English number names. Join the Master of Order on a journey as his clear and organised thinking becomes completely muddled by the Goblins of Chaos. Along the way, young readers discover why some number names seem confusing - and how our base-10 number system really works.Designed to support early numeracy and mathematical understanding, this book encourages children to notice patterns, ask questions, and build deeper confidence with numbers.Perfect for: children learning place value, parents supporting early maths skills, and teachers looking for engaging classroom discussions about number systems and language.A fun, thoughtful, and visually engaging introduction to the structure behind the numbers we use every day. How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their Names is a playful picture storybook that helps children uncover the hidden place value structure behind English number names and discover how our base-10 number system really works. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their Names (Hardcover)
Publisher: Nicholas Senior
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1764707508
ISBN 13: 9781764707503
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new

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How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their Names

Why do we say "eleven" and "twelve" instead of "ten-one" and "ten-two"?

How the 2-Digit Numbers Got Their Names is a playful picture storybook that helps children uncover the hidden place value structure behind English number names. Join the Master of Order on a journey as his clear and organised thinking becomes completely muddled by the Goblins of Chaos. Along the way, young readers discover why some number names seem confusing - and how our base-10 number system really works.

Designed to support early numeracy and mathematical understanding, this book encourages children to notice patterns, ask questions, and build deeper confidence with numbers.

Perfect for:

children learning place value,
parents supporting early maths skills,
and teachers looking for engaging classroom discussions about number systems and language.

A fun, thoughtful, and visually engaging introduction to the structure behind the numbers we use every day.

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