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Schwartz, David M.

On Beyond a Million: An Amazing Math Journey

32 pp. | Doubleday | September, 1999 | Trade ISBN 0-385-32217-8 $$15.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Meisel. Professor X and his dog, Y, introduce counting by powers of 10--leaping quickly from 1, 10, and 100 on to exponentially greater numbers such as millions, quindecillions, and googols. Sidebars include real-world examples of large numbers, and the conclusion clears up misconceptions about infinity. Unfortunately, the cartoon speech-bubble format makes for a bumpy read and a cluttered appearance.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

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