Money Madness

Sep 28, 2026

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Money Madness explains why people value money and how money has changed over time—from trading rocks and sheep to using many different forms of currency, including money people cannot see. The book introduces basic economics through vivid examples, helping readers understand that each kind of money has value and can be used to buy the things they want and need, while also addressing the “money madness” people often talk about.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

Money and Value

Past Trades and Modern Money

川| *★★★ ADNESSby David A.Adler·illustrated by Edward Miller MONEYMADNESS by David A.Adlerillustrated by Edward Miller What's all this money madness?It's just metal and paper.Long ago,peopletraded rocks or sheep for the itemsthey wanted.But rocks are heavy,andsheep run away.Today there are manydifferent kinds of money,includingmoney you cannot see!Each type ofmoney still has value;you can use it tobuy things you want and need. Readers will go crazy for this vibrantintroduction to basic economics. A Holiday House Book Holiday House/New York 8 For my editor,Mary Cash-D.A.A. Tomy friend,Ethan Royce-E.M. The publisher wishes to thank Dan Davis of Staten IslandCoin Investors for his expert review of the coins used inthis book. Text copyright 2009by David A.AdlerIllustrations copyright ◎2009by Edward MillerAll Rights ReservedPrinted and Bound in MalaysiaThe text typeface is Clemente Interro.The artwork was createdon the computer.www.holidayhouse.comFirst Edition10987654321 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataAdler,David A. Money madness/by David A.Adler;illustrated by Edward Miller.—1sted.p.cm. ISBN978-0-8234-1474-1(hardcover) 1.Money-History-Juvenile literature.2.Money-Juvenile literature. I.Miller,Edward.1964-,ill.II.Title.HG221.5.A3462009332.4-dc222008004223 Visit www.davidaadler.com for more information on the author,fora listing of his books,and to download teacher's guides and educationalmaterials.You can also learn more about the writing process,take funquizzes,and read select pages from David A.Adler's books. Visit www.edmiller.com for activities for kids and materials for teachersand librarians that accompany this book.Join the Edward Miller Fan Clubto receivee-mail announcements of new books,projects,and contests. hat's all this money madness? People talk about money and work for it.They seem to always want more of it.Take a look at a dollar bill.There's a nice portrait ofGeorge Washington on it,☆★★★but it's just paper! VIDEO$$$$$GAMES$$$$$ T☆★★★ STOs大GADM 1 0 s8ury]Knq o1 pəsn aq ue 1!asnepaq Kəuou 1ueM ordo3d人əuou 1uem ədoəd op KYM 望罗S沿TSSS$SNOKSTVS # PBODUCE MEATS H三C87 DELI Q

FAQs

Why do people seem to want more money?

The book notes that people talk about money and work for it, often wanting more of it.

How did people trade before modern money existed?

Long ago, people traded rocks or sheep for the items they wanted.

What does the book say about money that cannot be seen?

It explains that there are money types people cannot see, and each type still has value for buying what is needed.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by kopisore