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Money for Beginners

Series: For Beginners
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Money for Beginners by Eddie Reynolds and Matthew Oldham is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the concept of money. It explores how money works, including earning, saving, and spending, in a way that is both educational and entertaining. Ideal for curious young minds, it helps build a foundation of financial literacy through simple explanations and interactive illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to introduce children to the world of finance in a fun and engaging way. It is designed to make complex financial concepts accessible and enjoyable for younger readers, sparking their curiosity about money management and economics. Ideal for young learners eager to understand the basics of earning, saving, and spending wisely.

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An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.

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An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation.

With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474958233

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marco Bonatti

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Matthew Oldham writes books for Usborne about all sorts of subjects, including history, science and Planet Earth. Before he did this, he studied English at university and worked for the BBC where he made funny radio programmes. He lives in London and spends his weekends visiting its many museums and exploring different parts of the city.

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