"Uses realistic situations to introduce to children the interrelated ideas of counting, base, and place value. Shows the exchange of one ten dollar bill for ten ones and vice versa to provide an understanding of the counting system and show how it is used in daily activities. For primary grades." - Summary from Worldcat.

"Introduces counting, base, and place value in practical, real-life situations. Helps children to understand counting and how it helps them in daily experiences." - Summary from Worldcat.

Reissued in 1987.

Part of the "Beginning mathematics" series.