Making Cents

Written by Elizabeth Keeler Robinson · Illustrated by Bob McMahon

Discover the secrets of U.S. currency and the power of earning money.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the world of U.S. currency with a fun exploration of coins and bills. Young readers will uncover the mysteries of denominations and learn how hard work can transform money into something extraordinary. With engaging prose and vibrant illustrations, this book offers insights into math equivalencies and buying power, sparking curiosity about the value of a dollar. What can you achieve with the money you earn? Find out in this captivating journey through the world of American money.

From the publisher

How many nickels are in a quarter? Whose face is on the fifty-dollar bill? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many more in this exuberant introduction to denominations, from the penny to the hundred-dollar bill. Catchy prose and illustrations that depict lots of different ways that kids can make money will help young readers appreciate what it takes to earn a buck. Packed with information and insights into American money, this book will show readers how money earned can be transformed into something wonderful. Kid-friendly introduction to U.S. currency. Describes math equivalencies and gives insight into buying power. Teachers’ Guide available at www.tricyclepress.com. Reviews”Promoting the rewards of hard work along with exposing readers to the look and uses of money, plus a bit of arithmetic, this makes salutary reading on more than one level.”-Kirkus Reviews

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