Buy It! History of Money

by Debra Housel

Overview

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of moneys history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, readers will be stimulated from cover to cover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433336812
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	01/30/2012
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers Series
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	864,604
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Debra J. Housel, M.A., earned a master's degree from Nazareth College of Rochester and worked as a teacher for more than a dozen years before becoming a freelance writer. She is an award-winning author and has written and/or consulted on more than 100 titles.

Table of Contents

Before There Was Money 4

The Invention of Money 7

Coins 8

Paper Money 12

The Exchange Rate 16

Troubles with Money 20

Money Today 22

Money Time Line 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

About the Author 32