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"Goodnight, Numbers" is a children's book by actress and mathematician Danica McKellar, published in 2017. The book is part of McKellar's efforts to promote math education, particularly for girls and young children.1

McKellar has written several books aimed at making math accessible and engaging. These include titles like "Math Doesn't Suck" and "Kiss My Math" for middle schoolers, and "Goodnight, Numbers," "Ten Magic Butterflies," and "Bathtime Mathtime" for younger children. Her work aims to demystify mathematics and encourage interest in the subject from an early age. The concept of numbers itself has evolved significantly throughout history, with mathematicians debating the legitimacy of various number types, such as irrational and complex numbers.12

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  1. algebra - The concept of numbers
  2. number symbolism
  3. Danica McKellar

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