What Is Money, Anyway?

Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

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
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
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

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