The Federal Reserve offers many free publications. There is a nominal charge if you want more than 35 to 50 copies. If a teacher s guide is listed as available you may request that, too. Fundamental Facts about U.S. Money - Provides historical information about U.S. money and describes the types and features of paper money and coins now in circulation. Tells how currency and coins are made, how money circulates, and how damaged money is redeemed.
Teachers are exempt.
Teacher's guide also available. Also explores the role of checking deposits and lending in money creation. Teacher's guide also available. A Day at the Fed - Takes the reader through a typical day at the New York Federal Reserve Bank offering a view of the Bank s operations and its role in the Federal Reserve System and the economy. The Story of the Federal Reserve System - Describes the major functions of the Federal Reserve System, the tools of monetary policy and how they work, and the other ways in which the Fed helps the U.S. economy and financial system to function.