Washoe County Library System

From bartering, early forms of currency, credit cards, and digital payment, here is a clear and thorough introduction to money.

Explains how money is made and why it is an important commodity.

Simple text and pictures introduce basic money concepts.

The Cat in the Hat introduces money, describing its history, minting, and saving.

Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting? Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way. Randy Siegel's quirky, informative text mixed with Serge Bloch's spare but exuberant illustrations (which make use of real pennies) make this book a must-have for lovers of American history...

Introduces the concept of money along with the values of different coins.

Simple text and photographs explains various way to save and invest money.

Describes the various forms which money can take, including coins, paper money, and personal checks, and how it can be used to make purchases, pay off loans, or build interest in the bank.

Max and Ruby spend so much on emergencies while shopping for Grandma's birthday presents, that they just barely have enough money left for gifts.