Money, money, money where it comes from, how to save it, spend it and make it
Money, Money, Money delves into the myths, history and future of money through highly informative and entertaining anecdotes. From ancient barter systems to today's digital transactions, Money, Money, Money explains the story of currency in kid-friendly language and through a rich array of phot...
| Main Author: | Drobot, Eve, 1951- |
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| Other Authors: | Dávila, Claudia. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Toronto :
Maple Tree Press,
2004.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Money, Money, Money delves into the myths, history and future of money through highly informative and entertaining anecdotes. From ancient barter systems to today's digital transactions, Money, Money, Money explains the story of currency in kid-friendly language and through a rich array of photographs and illustrations. How do mints make money that can't be counterfeited? Who started the first bank? What's a bull-market? And how does an ATM really work? Readers will find out the answers to these questions and many more. Topics include a history of money, making money, the inside scoop on how banks work, electronic money, cops and robbers, a fascinating look at counterfeiting, stealing and conning, an introduction to investment and the future of money. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
95 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 26 cm. |
| ISBN: |
1897066104 (bound) : 1897066112 (pbk.) : |