If you have an affinity for numbers or just a curiosity about historical calculating tools, "The Abacus" could be a delightful and informative read. Dive into the surprisingly engaging world of this ancient device that has stood the test of time. Jesse Dilson ensures that whether you're a tech whiz or a math newbie, you'll come to appreciate how the abacus remains relevant and even fun in a world dominated by digital technology.

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The abacus is as useful and efficient a machine today as it was when it was first created centuries ago. Whether you're an expert in the latest computer technology or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the basics (and even the not-so-basics) of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing on this ingenious and fun-to-use mathematical tool.

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