num_pages: 48
description: THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures from shells feathers leather and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallestthe BB-like Indian fanamand the largestthe 8-foot-wide ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!) to the current king of currency paper. Also included is a look at banking from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young readers appreciation for change!
language: English
title: One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers