Math tutor gives a lesson on numbers.(Neighbor)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: March 17, 2000 | Copyright information

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How far do numbers go?

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To learn more about numbers, Fremont Public Library suggests:

- "The Story of Numbers and Counting" by Anita Ganeri

- "Alice in Numberland" a Time-Life for Children book

- "How Math Works" by Carol Vonderman

- "The ...

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