Money through History

by Lori McManus

Overview

This title explores how far money has come - from beads and conch shells to the currency that we use today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432946432
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Understanding Money
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What is money? — How did trade develop in ancient times? — How did money begin? — Who invented coins? — Who invented paper money? — When did paper money appear in other countries? — What money was used during the age of exploration? — How did modern countries develop their money? — What money is used around the world today? — What other forms of money exist? — In focus : How can you make your own coin collection?

Editorial Reviews

This short (45 pages) book is an overview of money through history and throughout the world. It starts with trade and bartering, goes through the introduction of coins and banknotes, and continues on with a discussion of different currencies and money systems used today. Strengths: Interesting nonfiction, and it has an Accelerated Reader test. Weaknesses: Not what I needed. I was hoping that there would be more on certain areas, but there are barely two pages on all of ancient Rome and Greece. The inclusion of "Solve It!" sidebars was a bit odd. – Karen Yingling Ms. Yingling Reads blog 1/14/2013 http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2013/01/middle-grade-monday-33-minutes.html

Ms. Yingling Reads blog

Money Through History is an unusual book on money. It covers the history of money and what kind of money is in different countries. The book doesn’t really talk much about money in the United States. For someone that likes to learn about the origin of objects this might be of interest to them. Words in bold print, like surplus and barter, could be helpful in studying economics. It is current and talks about paying online, credit cards and how the country of Greece had their money problems in 2010. –Linda Scholz, Chandler View Omaha Public Schools 1/27/2013

Omaha Public Schools

Gr 4–8—This solid series is aimed at helping readers understand money. Going back to 10,000 BCE, History is an interesting look at how coin and paper money came to be. Economies delivers an unbiased comparison of some of the major world economies, while Using Money should be read by all middle schoolers who might need guidance about spending their allowances. Government and Trade are likewise well written and at an appropriate level for the intended age group. The clear language and meaningful examples help kids understand how to make money, save money, and budget. Earning is also informative, but it has a couple of confusing diagrams. Photographs, diagrams, and sidebars are plentiful; some are more enhancing than others. Overall, a useful series.

School Library Journal

Using current events to illustrate points in regards to economics around the world, this series is a basic starting point for students. Each volume poses a question to begin each "chapter," and ensures a well-thought-out answer by the end, using photographs, artwork, historical political cartoons, and graphs, which are all captioned. Each title also includes "Solve It!" questions, which require both mathematical and critical thinking analyses. Answers are provided. Money through History includes a timeline for the use of money throughout time. Especially noteworthy is the section in Using Money on online banking and identity theft. The series is an extremely informative set of books that will entertain while informing students about economics. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. Beth Green, School Library Media Specialist. Wappingers Junior High School, Wappingers Falls, New York Library Media Connection March/April 2012 Issue, Starred Review Highly Recommended

Library Media Connection