Items related to All about nothing
Adaptation of an animation film for children made by Nina Sabnani.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTulika Publishers
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 8186896112
- ISBN 13 9788186896112
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages24
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 8.92
Shipping:
US$ 11.03
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
All about nothing
Published by
Tulika, India
(2000)
ISBN 10: 8186896112
ISBN 13: 9788186896112
New
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Nina Sabnani (illustrator). Based on an animation film, the book explores the possible origin of zero' as used in mathematical calculations. The story is a fictional take on actual research done on the subject. A merchant living in Takshashila (north-western India) finds he has to do calculations all the time. But without zero', it is a complicated process indeed. One night, he falls asleep on his papers. When he wakes up, sunlight is streaming in through the latticed window, throwing circular beams of light on his calculations. An idea is sparked off. Eureka! The people of the time trade, trade routes, architecture, dress styles, dyes used, and so on were also researched for authenticity in the film, which carries into the illustrations. The earthy colours and textures provide a vivid complement to the text. Bhojpatra (birchbark), used for manuscripts those days, has been used as a backdrop for an old-world feel. Seller Inventory # TUL-9788186896112
Buy New
US$ 8.92
Convert currency