Zero!

Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn't By: Sarah Albee / Illustrated by: Chris Hsu How did math work before zero existed? Zero has had quite a journey. Symbols for "nothing" and supporting concepts like place value were created, abandoned, and recreated over thousands of years across the globe. Respected children’s author and consummate researcher Sarah Albee lays out the history of zero alongside the complications that initially hampered its development, including Western imperialism. A riveting nonfiction kids book with a playful feel, Zero! unravels a complicated history in thrilling detail.  If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: A Place for ZeroAll About Nothing [TABS] Look Inside Downloadables Download the Cover Download the Activity Kit Author & Illustrator Sarah Albee, author Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 books for kids, including Troublemakers in Trousers and Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discover