Dollars & Sense: A Kid’s Guide to Using—Not Losing— Money

This guide explains how money developed and how it functions. It begins with barter in ancient civilizations and continues through contemporary economic systems. The book notes that people often learn to handle money through experience because it does not come with instructions. Pen-and-ink cartoons appear throughout, and the back matter includes a glossary and bibliography. Its subject is the history and practical function of money.