Lion, King, and Coin

by Jeong-hee Nam

National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council: 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

A fascinating story about the invention of currency

Laos enjoys his life in ancient Turkey. His father and grandfather are blacksmiths, famous for melting gold into beautiful objects. Laos helps by working in his grandfather's market stall, bartering their gold for food and livestock.

But exchanging...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802854753
• ISBN13: 9780802854759
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.6" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5