One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money by Bonnie Worth Hard Cover

One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money by Bonnie Worth Hard Cover

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There's a real push to encourage young people to read newspapers and other kinds of nonfiction. The Cat in the Hat's Learning Libraryis a great way to introduce this kind of reading, because the books feature fictional characters (the cast from The Cat in the Hat) who are already familiar to kids.

THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics, the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering, the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures, from shells, feathers, leather, and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallest—the BB-like Indian fanam—and the largest—the 8-foot-wide, ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!), to the current king of currency, paper. Also included is a look at banking, from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest, and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young reader’s appreciation for change!

Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3