Money

Explains what fund-raising is and why it is done, looks at fund-raising methods, discusses charities, volunteers, the role of the media, and local, national, and international fund-raising, and offers suggestions on how kids can raise funds for their schools. Includes examples from real life, fact boxes, and activities.

Discusses different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit cards, and checks.

Briefly describes the money used in some of the countries around the world and how money is exchanged between countries through trade and tourism.

Briefly describes the process by which American coins and paper money are made.

Examines the history of money, including the barter system, early trade in North America, unusual types of money such as huge stone disks and salt bars, and the first paper money.

An introduction to the characteristics and values of the different coins and paper money used as currency in the United States.

Briefly describes how money and its value are protected by banks, guards, and budgets.