DK Eyewitness Books: Money - Hardcover

Cribb, Joe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756613892 ISBN 13: 9780756613891

Publisher: DK Children, 2005

Synopsis

Become an eyewitness to the history of cash and coin and get an up-close look at currency with DK Eyewitness Books: Money.

From the earliest forms of money to the intricate banking systems we have today, currency has been around for millennia, whether made from stones and shells to the coins and paper we see today. This guide details various types of currency from both the past and present, from the sea salt money of Ethiopia to the modern Euro. Discover where the term piggy bank came from, why Ancient Greeks put coins in the mouths of dead people, and how coins and banknotes are made today.

Available for the first time in paperback and full of stunning, real-life photography of rare coins and unique currency, DK Eyewitness Books: Money is an exciting look at the diverse world of money.

Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

Awards:

8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner

4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner

2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner

A Parents' Choice Award Winner

About this title

From the Inside Flap

hotos by the British Museum. "An attractive 'Eyewitness Book' with striking photos and a logically organized text describing what money is, the first coins, paper money, how money is made, and coin-collecting. Photos of current coins and bills used worldwide are of special interest."--Kirkus.

About the Author

For 35 years, Travel + Leisure magazine has been the authority for the discerning traveler, guiding readers through its comprehensive coverage of hotels, restaurants, and shopping around the world. In addition, it has provided insightful articles on the places, ideas, and trends that define modern global culture. With award-_winning writing, photography, and design, T+L is the world's leading travel magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0756613892
• ISBN 13: 9780756613891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72