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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.