Money, Money, Money: The Meaning of the Art and Symbols on United States Paper Currency

by Nancy Winslow Parker

Book Overview

United States paper money has been called by a lot of different names over the years, and that's only a small part of its fascinating history. Do you know which three bills are the only ones with pictures of men who have not been president? Or what practically foolproof methods have been invented to thwart counterfeiters? Or how many $100,000 bills are actually in circulation? Answers to all these questions, along with funny and informative facts about the many people and objects whose pictures appear on our paper money, can be found in this entertaining and educational look at what is really in our wallets A Main Selection of Children's Book-of-the-Month Club

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060234113
• ISBN13: 9780060234119
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Collins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great pictures, history lessons and basics of money!

Want a simple book to help teach your kids abotu money? This is it. Features tidbits of history, colorful drawings and, of course, basic money topics. Kids and adults aliek will enjoy this one.