It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. When Charlie brings a box of his grandpa s old coins to school, his classmates want to learn all about collecting coins and other currency. Join them as they learn how the idea of money started and the strange things people used before they invented metal coins and paper bills. Find out how coins purchase prescription drugs without a prescription are made, what secrets can be found on a dollar bill, and how to start your own coin collection. Meanwhile, you ll learn some fascinating facts about the history and culture of currency from countries all over the world. With this book, you ll be well on your way to being a knowledgeable numismatist.

Tamra Orr is the author of more than 100 books for children of all ages. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her kids and husband and spends as much time reading as she can. Being an author is the best possible job she can imagine. When she was ten years old, she loved to ride her bike around the neighborhood. On the edge of her boundaries was a coin shop. She went in often and bought whatever looked prettiest to her. Today, she still has that collection and vows to hold on to it until it is worth millions.

Air-Tite holders are made from an acrylic plastic with a non-yellowing agent to ensure the crystal clear display your coins for any length of time. The rings are made of an inert cross-linked polyethylene which secures the coin in the holder and blocks air contamination. The black or white ring around the coin gives the appearance of matting, similar to the framing on photographs and artwork. All materials used in the production of the holders and rings are totally inert and PVC free.