Mr. Base Ten Invents Mathematics
Author: Bethany H. Tucker
This intriguing story provides mental models that teach mathematical concepts at the foundational level.
A glove maker who starts by sewing finger covers leads to his invention of place value, addition, subtraction,
multiplication and regrouping. He marries Decimal Point, and their children are Fractions. Newly available, it is
printed in hard cover for long lasting classroom or home use. It is written by Bethanie Tucker, author of
Tucker Signing Strategies for reading.