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32 pp.
| Doubleday |
September, 1999 |
TradeISBN 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.