Lion, King, and Coin (Trade Winds - Stories of Economy and Culture)

by Jeong-hee Nam

Other authorsLucia Sforza (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2017

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.

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
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