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9798267460712: The History of Money: The Story of Cows, Coins, Credit Cards and Crypto for Curious Kids

Synopsis

What is money — and where did it come from?

Before dollars and coins, people traded goats, salt, and seashells. On one island, giant stone wheels counted as money. In China, paper money appeared a thousand years before Europe. In Rome, soldiers were paid in salt. And today, we can buy a sandwich just by tapping a phone.

The History of Money: The Story of Cows, Coins, Credit Cards and Crypto for Curious Kids takes readers ages 6–8 on a fascinating journey through time, from ancient barter to modern banking, from pirate treasure to Bitcoin.

With kid-friendly prose, surprising stories, and a sense of fun, this book helps children understand:

  • Why people invented money

  • The strange things used as money in different cultures

  • How coins, paper, and banks changed the world

  • The rise of credit cards, online banking, and digital payments

  • What cryptocurrency is — and why it matters

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and curious kids everywhere, this book makes history feel alive and shows how money is really a story of human ideas, trust, and change.

For kids who like to ask big questions — and parents who want smart, engaging nonfiction — this book is the perfect introduction to the story of money.

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