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Publisher
Melville House
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Before there was money, there was debt. Every economics textbook says the same thing: Money was invented to replace onerous and complicated barter systems--to relieve ancient people from having to haul their goods to market. The problem with this version of history? There's not a shred of evidence to support it. Here anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom. He shows that for more than 5,000 years, since the...
2) Money
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Examines the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards, and discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
All you need to know about money can be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about money around the world from a National Geographic expert, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at this facinating and important topic.
9) Money
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Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Ever heard that money makes the world go round? It s true! Just try getting anywhere without a little cash in your pocket. But there s more to money than opening a bank account. Take loans and discounts, for example, or wages and pensions, or Bitcoin and bonds. These things could make or break you in the finance world. Want to know more? Just step into Basher s Money. It s full of savvy characters itching to fill you in!"-- provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"What is money anyway, and where and why did it originate? According to Jacob Goldstein, this made-up thing has evolved over centuries and takes different forms based on technological advances, the needs of society, and often the crazy ideas of outliers on the fringes. Told through witty, historical anecdotes, Goldstein demystifies this ever-evolving tool from the invention of the first coins in Mesopotamia, to how China invented paper money centuries...
11) Double Fudge
Author
Series
Fudge books volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the marvelous world of money with this friendly guide. Find out why people think it is important, where it all goes, and how to make it! 'Get to know: Money' is filled with day-to-day tips on how to save, spend, and grow your money. It explores bigger topics, too, such as how banks work, global currencies, and the impact of money on mental health."--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A holistic, illustrated guide to navigating your financial life mindfully, no matter your financial situation We are all weird about money. Whether you have a lot or a little, your feelings and beliefs about money have been shaped by a combination of silence (or even shame) around talking about money, personal experiences, family and societal expectations, and a whole big complex system rigged against many of us from the start. Begin with that baseline...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"What Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up did for your living space, Ken Honda's Happy Money will do for your wallet. Ken Honda Japan's #1 bestselling personal development guru knows that getting rich quick is no way to achieve happiness. Too often, money is a source of fear, stress, and anger, often breaking apart relationships and even ruining lives. We like to think money is just a number or a piece of paper, but it is so much more...
17) Explore money!
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In Explore Money! money is more than something to earn, save, and spend. It's an opportunity to explore history, art, science, economics, and math! While checking out the change in their pockets and bills from their banks, young readers search for hidden treasures, learn how money can multiply, and see how countries keep their currency secure. Very large and very small numbers take on a new relevance when seen through the lens of money. Using familiar...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The Five Conversations About Money That Will Radically Change Your Life is the best finance book to start and keep talking about money. Think about money in a new way and procure practical tools that apply to every stage of your financial life.
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Reveals that readers have more financial resources than they realize and can enable more satisfying lives through strategic choices, and shares enlightening stories about individuals and families who have achieved financial fulfillment through prudent spending.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Calling all mini-moguls! Dive (a la Scooge McDuck) into this book all about money: How to make it, to manage it, and how to save it-and how to multiply it! Offering a wealth of information on all things money, this jam-packed book will teach kids all the skills they need to pay the bills, from budgeting basics to principles of saving and interest, to ways to think like an entrepreneur, and so much more!"--
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