banks and banking

In ancient times, people exchanged goods for other goods or services. However, bartering frequently grew complicated. People began using currency, or money, to put a value on a product. Learn about the history of money, why it has value, and the importance of managing your money.

Explains what a bank is, types of banks and it's history.

Currency is a fact of human life, and this book explores its genesis, beginning with those early coins and precious objects and tracing their legacy to the banknotes and fraud-detecting devices of the twenty-first century.

Looks at how the United States Federal Reserve System, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, banks, businesses, and individual people work to protect the money for which they are responsible.

The book provides the earliest of readers a background in loans. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills.

Simple text and illustrations introduce banks, discussing who works there, why they are important and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An exploration of banks and banking, covering the history of banking, why people use a bank, how interest works, the Federal Reserve Bank, banking careers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An exploration of banks and banking, covering the history of banking, why people use a bank, how interest works, the Federal Reserve Bank, banking careers, and more.

Simple text and illustrations introduce banks, discussing who works there, why they are important and more.

Features real-life stories of young people dealing with various financial and lifestyle scenarios, discussing banking and credit to investments, budgeting, insurance, and self-employment, and including personal financial advices from national financial advisors.