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Author:

Drobot, Eve, 1951-

Title:

Money, money, money : where it comes from, how to save it, spend it and make it / Eve Drobot ; illustrated by Claudia Dávila.

Publisher:

Maple Tree Press,

Copyright Date:

2004

Description:

95 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Money--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Dávila, Claudia.

Notes:

Includes index.

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.

ISBN:

9781897066102
9781897066119 (pbk.) :
1897066112 (pbk.) :
9781897066102 (bound) :
1897066104 (bound) :

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

XBPE737 -- Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

MGPD463 -- Humboldt Public Library (Humboldt)

AXPF626 -- Oskaloosa Public Library (Oskaloosa)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)