Silver Dollars

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a silver dollar, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the silver dollar. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Mark Twain, whose face is one of many that have marked the front of the silver dollar.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Informative sidebars|Glossary of key words|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Timeline of key events|Understanding the basic concept of money is essential for young kids. Through this informative series, young readers will learn about the coins and bills that Americans use every day. Discover the fundamental facts of familiar pieces of money, learn about the history of each commonplace coin and bill, and study the various physical aspects of U.S. currency. Each spread contains colorful photos that highlight features of each bill and coin. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative sidebars, a section on fast facts, a timeline, a map of U.S. Mint locations, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.