Book Description: The Story of Numbers and Counting describes the first methods of keeping a tally, number systems, traces the contributions of early mathematicians, and depicts counting machines from the abacus to the electronic calculator. The volume forms part of a full-color series which presents the history of basic systems of communication and calculation for children ages 8-10. The chronology spans ancient history to the present, using drawings and photographs of artifacts and modern objects to illustrate a concise text.