The U.S. Mint : the history of U.S. money /
Vox, Everett,
The U.S. Mint : the history of U.S. money / Everett Vox. - First edition - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
A new country -- Minting the Mint -- The Mint's first batch -- Mints around the country -- Where does the money go? -- Making coins -- Special coins -- Striking medals -- Start a collection -- Learning more.
An essential aspect of every country s government is its monetary system. The United States government planned the National Mint shortly after the Constitution was ratified, and the rest, as they say, is history. The U.S. Mint unifies the country through core values, which are present on each coin: E Pluribus Unum, or Out of many, one. Historical photographs and a graphic organizer allow students to learn about a crucial aspect of American government while making connections to the social studies curriculum.
9781508161035 1508161038
2017009254
United States Mint--Juvenile literature.
Mints--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Money--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Coins--United States--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
The U.S. Mint : the history of U.S. money / Everett Vox. - First edition - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
A new country -- Minting the Mint -- The Mint's first batch -- Mints around the country -- Where does the money go? -- Making coins -- Special coins -- Striking medals -- Start a collection -- Learning more.
An essential aspect of every country s government is its monetary system. The United States government planned the National Mint shortly after the Constitution was ratified, and the rest, as they say, is history. The U.S. Mint unifies the country through core values, which are present on each coin: E Pluribus Unum, or Out of many, one. Historical photographs and a graphic organizer allow students to learn about a crucial aspect of American government while making connections to the social studies curriculum.
9781508161035 1508161038
2017009254
United States Mint--Juvenile literature.
Mints--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Money--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Coins--United States--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.