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Categories: Childrens Story Books | August 21st, 2010 | by admin | no comments 
| Brand Random House Model List Price $8.99 Current Price $4.35 Buy Now  Rating Average Customer Rating
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4 out of 5Product Features
- ISBN13: 9780375828812
- Condition: New
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Product Decription
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 reader's appreciation for change!
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
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- ISBN13: 9780375828812
- Condition: New
- Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
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