A funny, philosophical book about the universal subject of money.
In the Yap Islands in the South Pacific it can be a stone with a hole in the middle. It can be a string of shells, a bundle of cloth or a copper slab. It's the stuff that makes the world go round. That doesn't grow on trees. That can't buy you love, apparently.In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Martin Jenkins explores the history of money from its earliest beginnings to the electronic banking of today. Along the way we learn about hunter gatherers, barter, clay tablets, goat swapping, precious metals, hard bargains, IOUs, interest, coins, Romans, taxes, inflation, paper money, currencies and exchange rates. Satoshi Kitamura's quirky, satirical drawings perfectly compliment the dry humour of the text and in the end we are reminded that money only exists because we believe in it.
| ISBN: | 9781406324587 |
| Publication date: | 22nd July 2014 |
| Author: | Martin Jenkins |
| Illustrator: | Satoshi Kitamura |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 60 pages |
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A funny, philosophical book about the universal subject of money.In the Yap Islands in the South Pacific it can be a stone with a hole in the middle. It can be a string of shells, a bundle of cloth or a copper slab.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Story of Money and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Story of Money features in the following genres: Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The Story of Money was written by Martin Jenkins and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
The Story of Money has 60 pages
