Bibliograph

Fifty-cent pieces

Type

Label

Fifty-cent pieces

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fifty-cent pieces

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

All about money

Summary

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece. 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification