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    What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value
    What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value
    What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value
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    What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

    Written by Jennifer S. Larson

    Narrated by Intuitive

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    Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what they’re made of. So what makes money so special? Where does it come from and how is it used? Read this book to find out.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781467755184
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    Jennifer S. Larson

    Jennifer S. Larson has written many nonfiction books for young readers.

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