The History of Mathematics and Science
Learning Mathematics and Science Through Storytelling
A revolutionary four-volume classical curriculum spanning 4,000 years of human intellectual achievement
All mathematics from arithmetic through calculus, plus physics, chemistry, and astronomy
Historical context → People behind the ideas → Mathematical concepts
4 volumes × 200 days each = 4 complete academic years of curriculum
Perfect for struggling students and advanced learners seeking deeper understanding
Each volume covers 200 days of instruction, taking students on a chronological journey through the history of human knowledge

From the dawn of civilization to the fall of Rome. Explore Babylonian base-60, Egyptian fractions, Greek geometry, and the foundations of mathematical thought.

The Islamic Golden Age and medieval Europe. Discover algebra's birth, the House of Wisdom, Gothic architecture, and the preservation of ancient knowledge.

The Scientific Revolution. Witness Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Leibniz, and Euler transform our understanding of the universe through mathematics.

From the Industrial Revolution to the AI Revolution. Experience relativity, quantum mechanics, computers, DNA, and the cutting edge of human knowledge.
Pre-order our comprehensive collection of history books that bring mathematics and science to life through storytelling

From Abraham to the AI Revolution
Learning Mathematics and Science Through Storytelling
By Amos Tarfa & the Counting To Calculus Team
A comprehensive 28-chapter narrative spanning 4,000 years of mathematical and scientific discovery. The definitive companion book for the entire curriculum.

2024BC to AD476
120 pages • 10 chapters • Grades 6-8

AD476 to 1476
118 pages • 10 chapters • Grades 6-8

1476 to 1776
157 pages • 12 chapters • Grades 6-8

1776 to 2026
200 pages • 15 chapters • Grades 6-8
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Download our comprehensive 28-chapter companion book that tells the story of mathematics and science through engaging narratives about the people, problems, and contexts that led to each major discovery.
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14 years of teaching excellence • Over 250 students impacted • Helping schools with math and science departments
This curriculum serves two distinct groups exceptionally well
Students who find traditional math instruction disconnected and meaningless will discover that mathematics makes sense when they understand the why behind every concept.
By learning through stories and historical context, struggling students gain the motivation and understanding they need to succeed.
Students who excel at mathematics but want to go deeper will appreciate the rich historical context, philosophical implications, and connections between ideas.
This curriculum transforms mathematics from a collection of techniques into a profound human endeavor spanning millennia.
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