Library's review
A wonderful introduction to economics and the invention of the coin. Laos is living in ancient Turkey and helps his father and grandfather at the market where people barter for food and livestock. Includes Notes on History, Key Terms, Timeline.
Genres
Publication
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2017), 36 pages
Description
Laos enjoys his life in ancient Turkey. His father and grandfather are famous for crafting gold into beautiful objects, and Laos helps in their market stall, bartering golf for food and livestock. But exchanging such different goods is complicated. They need something to represent the value of their goods -- and so the king gives Laos's family the very important task of creating the world's first currency.
Language
Original language
English
Pages
36
Physical description
36 p.; 10.25 x 9 inches
ISBN
0802854753 / 9780802854759
DDC/MDS
895.735 |