Pennies
From the Series All About Money
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a penny, explores its history, and teaches readers how pennies are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the penny.
- What Is a Penny?
- The History of the Penny
- Making a Penny
- Timeline
- Fast Facts
- Where Money Is Made
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Index
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF013040, JNF010000, JNF025170 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Series | All About Money |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 540 |
| ISBN | 9781503820012 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-08-01 |
| Author | Maddie Spalding |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
| Dewey | 332.4 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 190589 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
A noteworthy review of All About Money from School Library Journal on November 1, 2017
Why were no quarters minted in 1931 and 1933? Which denomination is cheapest for the U.S. Treasury to manufacture? Emergent readers will learn the answers to these and many other questions in this introductory set. These slim volumes discuss the worth of each item, its written notation, and alternative denominations showing the same value. Clearly labeled photos of front and backsides explain the symbolism of U.S. currency, with plenty of photographs from older coins and bills no longer in circulation. While the minting and distribution of coins and bills is mentioned, as are heightened security features, it’s the history of each that proves most interesting of all. Brief time lines and side bars highlight significant changes in the lives of each banknote and coinage and are accompanied by a useful map showing the locations of the four U.S. mints. VERDICT Ideal for educators as well as those curious about money.
A noteworthy review of All About Money from Children's Bookwatch on October 1, 2017
Understanding the basic concept of money is essential for young children of elementary school age. ‘All About Money’ is an impressive twelve volume informative series in which young readers ages 5 to 8 will learn about the coins and bills that Americans use every day. Children will discover the fundamental facts of familiar pieces of money, learn about the history of each commonplace coin and bill, and study the various physical aspects of U.S. currency. Each spread contains colorful photos that highlight features of each bill and coin. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative sidebars, a section on fast facts, a timeline, a map of U.S. Mint locations, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index. The individual titles comprising this truly outstanding and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ series include Dimes; Fifty-Cent Pieces; Five-Dollar Bills; Nickels: One Hundred-Dollar Bills; One-Dollar Bills; Pennies Quarters; Silver Dollars; Ten-Dollar Bills; Twenty-Dollar Bills; and Two-Dollar Bills. Although each title can be obtained individually ($18.95 each), school and community libraries will want to obtain the entire series intact. It should be noted for homeschoolers that the ‘All About Money’ series is also available in a digital book format (Multi-user eBook: $29.95 individual titles, $359.40 for the complete set).