What Is Money? cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3163
Points per Word 0.000158
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This introduction to personal finance focuses on money, discussing the history of currency, minting, value, the different kinds of money, and budget.

Quick Summary

From ancient shells to digital coins, this book takes kids on a wild ride through the history of money, showing how people once used everything from giant stones to candy as currency. Kids will love discovering the surprising secrets behind how money works, from why we trust paper bills to how budgets can actually be cool tools for getting what they want. If your kid likes the financial lessons in "The Lemonade War" or wants to understand how money really works, they'll be hooked on this eye-opening tour of everyone's favorite topic. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7, this quick-read packs a powerful punch of real-world money wisdom into just 3,000 words.