HOW TO USE A CHINESE ABACUS: A step-by-step guide to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, roots and more

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 510 EAN: 9781847998644 ISBN: 184799864X Label: Lulu.com Manufacturer: Lulu.com Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 156 Publication Date: 2007-08-09 Publisher: Lulu.com Studio: Lulu.com
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Editorial Reviews: This book will teach you step-by-step how to perform addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, square roots and cube roots on a Chinese abacus. It also explains the ancient 'extra bead' method and the 'suspended bead' method. Great for both children and adults. Clearly explained with text and pictures throughout every stage of your calculation. A preview of the book can be seen at http://www.lulu.com/content/1018833 Note: This is the compact book size version 6"x9" of the larger 8.5"x11" original (ISBN: 978-1-8479-9943-6). Ideal size for travelling.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: abacus Comment: this book helped alot in how to understand the abacus especially in teaching my children Customer Rating: Summary: The most useful book on the Abacus Comment: This is just the book I was looking for to help me understand and use the Abacus. I had tried others and they just did not go into the detail needed. It is fantastic. Lots of examples all beautifully illustrated with diagrams. It even covers the difficult topics like square and cube roots. I'm sure others will find it helpful too. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Book Comment: I bought this book wanting to learn how to use an abacus and have had no previous experience- I'm pretty sure I hadn't even held one before. This book is very easy to read and the directions are very clear. I strongly suggest it! Customer Rating: Summary: Great book Comment: This is a great book on a hard to find subject. Gives clear step-by-step instructions as well as practise problems and history. If you want to learn the abacus, this book is all you'll need More Reviews