Money Madness by David A. Adler, illustrated by Edward Miller, Holiday House, New York, NY, 2009A short history of the origins of money and the various forms it can take.
Money takes many forms and helps everyone's life by simplifying trade and purchases. These books are about money, why it was invented, how it is used, some people who used it to make a better life for themselves and others, and the basic concepts of economics.
April is Poetry Month, so check our several lists of books of poetry and Earth Day is in April too.
Money Madness by David A. Adler, illustrated by Edward Miller, Holiday House, New York, NY, 2009
A short history of the origins of money and the various forms it can take.
All About Money by Erin Robertson, Children's Press, Scholastic Inc., New York, NY, 2004
A very easy to read book about money concentrating on US coins and how they compare in value.
Money, Money, Money: Where It Comes From, How To Save It, Spend It, and Make It by Eve Drobot, Maple Tree Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2004
This book covers all that its title promises, and additional topics like counterfeit money, scams, the stock market, inflation and other basic economic concepts.
The Story of Money by Betsy Maestro, illustrated by Giulio Maestro, Clarion Books, New York, NY, 1993
This book concentrates on the history of money beginning with the barter system, and the progression to coins, paper money, and the modern monetary system.
Ultimate Kids' Money Book by Neale S. Godfrey, illustrated by Randy Verougstraete, Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1998
An overview of economics and money, including earning, spending, saving, checks, credit cards, banks, and the history of money.
Follow the Money by Loreen Leedy, Holiday House, New York, NY, 2002
Follow the adventures of a newly minted quarter around town for a day from place to place and hand to hand and back to a bank.
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz, Atheneum, New York, NY, 1979
Alexander finds it easy to spend all his money quickly, but realizes that there are many things a dollar can do.
Economy and Industry In Ancient Egypt by Leslie C. Kaplan, Posen Publishing Group, New York, NY 2004
This book gives an easy but broad introduction to the economic conditions of Ancient Egypt, including manufacturing of paper, bricks, cloth, jewelry and metals, as well as the development of barter and trade.
Money by Joe Cribb. Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York, NY, 1990
An examination of the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads, to gold siler, checks and credit cards and also discuses how coins and banknotes are made, with photographic examples of currency from around the world.
What's the Big Idea?: Four Centuries of Innovation in Boston by J. Stephen Krensky, Charlesbridge, Watertown, MA 2008
A history of some of the economic ideas and technologic developments that have originated in Boston and its suburbs, from the telephone, and smallpox vaccine, to Toll House Cookies and the first computer spreadsheet program.
Money: Stepping Through History by Peggy Burns, Thomson Learning, New York, NY,1995
The historic development of money, banks and plastic credit cards.
If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz, pictures by Steven Kellog, Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books, New York, NY, 1989
A description of the various forms which money can take, including coins, paper money, and checks, and how they can be used to make purchases, pay off loans, or accumulate interest in the bank, with graphic illustrations of the inconvenience of paying large amounts of money with small denomination coins or bills.
Madam C. J. Walker by Lori Hobkirk, The Child's World, Inc., Chanhassen, MN, 2001
A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker, (1867-1919) who though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women and became a great financial success as the first female black millionaire.
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