What Is Money, Anyway?
Why Dollars and Coins Have Value
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what they’re made of. So what makes money so special? Where does it come from and how is it used? Read this book to find out.
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| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lightning Bolt Books ® |
| Imprint | LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2010-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 2.6 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF010000, JNF013040 |
| Dewey | 332.4 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 10.25 |
| Lexile | 490 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| Features | Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Jennifer S. Larson
Jennifer S. Larson has written many nonfiction books for young readers.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
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Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Bright, colorful photographs and simple text teach children skills such as how to create a budget and how to be responsible buyers and/or sellers.” —The Horn Book Guide
School Library Journal
“Larson’s books will help ease younger readers into the world of economics.” —School Library Journal
Library Media Connection
“If you are looking for a simple series to explain the basics of our economic system, these would be a good place to start.”
—Library Media Connection
