Drobot, Eve

The history of money is as interesting and varied as the people who’ve used it. Imagine paying for a bag of grains in ancient Sri Lanka with their common currency at the time — elephants! When most people were farmers, and coin mints and banknotes didn’t exist, animals and goods were bartered, like we use money today. Precious metals and spec …

If our world is full of questions, then this book has the answers. From life under the sea to the art of the Renaissance, from your five senses and human rights to life in Ancient Egypt, readers can expect to be fascinated at each turn of the page. With subjects so inviting and accessible, kids can open at any page that catches their attention and …