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K-3
Illustrated by
Víctor Medina.
For each number -- from zero to one hundred -- Lape provides several facts, including a section that spells out the word for each number in four different languages and shows how to write the number in different numeral systems; a section to visually demonstrate the number; and a “Do the Math” section that lists mathematical attributes. Non-mathematical facts ("there are towns named Sixteen in both Kentucky and Montana”) are also included. Medina’s colorful illustrations add interest to the book, perfect for trivia lovers and burgeoning mathematicians.