Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Holiday House
Pages
32
Description
A quarter describes all the ways it is used from the time it is minted until it is taken back to a bank.
Description
George, a newly minted quarter on his way to the bank, is in for quite a day. He's about to be traded, spent, lost, found, donated, dropped into a vending machine, washed in a washing machine, and generally passed all around town. By the time George finally ends up back at the bank, he's given readers a real run for their money.
By George, what a way to practice math, learn about basic economics. and have a few laughs, too!
By George, what a way to practice math, learn about basic economics. and have a few laughs, too!
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 10.3 inches
ISBN
0823415872 / 9780823415878
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LibraryThing member djmeyers
This book utilizes a quarters adventures as it gets spent in a miriad of different ways. Taking trips to the grocery store, pet store, thru the drain, in pocketbooks, thru vending machines and more, this little quarter has a lot of action in its life in circulation! The book is purposely created
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without page numbers, but in their place are coins or paper money depicting the page number-- it makes you have to think! The concept is quite interesting and diverse. It could be used for younger preschoolers or elementary age students. The possiblities for follow-up activities are quite extensive, as the author really incorporates a wealth of information throughout the book. I loved the use of math calculations throughout the book, so the reader can not only read about how much an item costs, but can 'see' the thought process behind how the characters either pay for items, make change after a sale, or calculculate how much money they have and will still need to purchase an item. The artwork reminded me of that used in the American Girl Magazine, kind of cartoony, but interesting. I enjoyed this book, and would proably purchase it for future use. Show Less
LibraryThing member mirandamae18
I think the main purpose of this story is to explain a little bit about how money is circulated within society. The pages show how a specific quarter starts out at the U.S. Mint and then travels to many different places as it is used to buy and sell things. I also think this book has several other
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purposes aside from the main storyline. Almost every page has thought or speech bubbles with math equations or calculations. In my opinion, the author is trying to show the importance of math in our everyday life through the use of money. I also think this story does a great job of creating a general understanding about money. On various pages we learn the presidents on the coins and some history about some of them, the values of the coins and dollars and how they can be used to make change, and even some additional money facts on the last page. I am excited to add this story to my first grade money unit next week. Show Less
LibraryThing member amycampbell
A day in the life of a quarter. This book allows us to follow a quarter around for a day and see what kind of adventures it has. It starts by being made at the U.S. Mint then it went to the bank, later it was being put into a vending machine and in the end it made it back to the bank in a woman's
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savings account. Show Less
LibraryThing member kateweber
George, a busy quarter, makes his way from the bank to many places in the city and back to the bank in one day. The reader gets to follow the voyage, learning a little about currency and math in the process. Though truthfully, the two-page spread at the end of the book, "More about Money," gave a
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lot more information than the text of the book itself. Page numbers are not in numerals, but instead are illustrated in coins and bills. Includes a glossary of money words at the end of the book. Show Less
LibraryThing member zanjo
Leedy takes the reader through a day in the life of a quarter from the U.S. Mint, through cash registers, people's pockets, on the sidewalk, and all the way back to the bank. Along the way, there are math problems, facts about the faces on the coin and amusing anecdotes by the traveling quarter.
LibraryThing member katykids
Very cute book. It was fun to think about all the places our money actually does go. It was also educational the way they use math throughout the story.
LibraryThing member Bholcomb86
This is an informative book that can be integrated into the curriculum. The teacher can use this text to educate students about counting currency and the mathematical concepts of money. The book includes math problems and activities that encourage students to use their math skills. It is an
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excellent book for kindergarten and first grade students. Show Less
LibraryThing member abarajas09
Genre: Informational
Review: This is a good example of an informational book because through the journey of a quarter the students will be able to get an idea of how the economy works. It is also very useful when talking about money and math.
Element of literature: The book is informational
Media:
Review: This is a good example of an informational book because through the journey of a quarter the students will be able to get an idea of how the economy works. It is also very useful when talking about money and math.
Element of literature: The book is informational
Media:
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J2I.801