Greg Kenton has two obsessions — making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he’s ready to declare war.
Based on a true story, this heartwarming picture book shows how one gift changed the fate of a poor Ugandan family—especially the young girl who wanted to go to school.
More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor. But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some people far away—a goat!
Discover the history of money from the earliest societies to Bitcoin
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Why is a $5 note worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? All this and so much more is answered in this book, a crash course from cash cows to cryptocurrency.
Kids need to learn about the history of money because it helps them understand how money works, how it has changed over time, and how it affects our economy and society. Learning about the history of money can also teach kids about math, trade, culture, and values.
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