How Coins and Bills Are Made cover

How Coins and Bills Are Made

Author: Clifford, Tim

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2053
Points per Word 0.000244
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book explains how coins are minted at the U.S. Mint and how paper money is printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It shows the step-by-step process of creating currency, from raw materials to finished coins and bills. The book also describes the security features used to prevent counterfeiting.

Quick Summary

This book pulls back the curtain on something kids see every day but never think about - how the money in their piggy banks actually gets created. They will discover mind-blowing secrets like hidden images in bills that only show up under special light, coins that get stamped with thousands of pounds of pressure, and the massive machines that churn out millions of dollars each day. If your kid loves "The Magic School Bus" episodes about how things work, they will be fascinated by this backstage pass to the money-making process. Perfect for kids in grades K-3 who are curious about the world around them.