Learning about money

Library ISBN: 978-0-7660-3142-5
Paper ISBN: 978-0-7660-3658-1

Did you know that paper currency was first printed in 1862? It's true! In order to make up for the shortage of coins, as well as to help pay for the Civil War, the U.S. Department of the Treasury decided to start printing paper money. Coins were scarce because people started hoarding them. During the war, items fluctuated in value, however since coins were made from gold and silver, and those prices did not fluctuate as much, people began hoarding the coins.

Today, coins are usually made of copper and another element of, such as zinc or nickel. Paper currency is composed of 25 percent linen and 75 percent cotton. Red and blue synthetic fibers of various lengths are distributed evenly throughout the paper.

Elementary students learning about money will enjoy working with the I Like Money Math! series. Available in both library and paperback editions, the 6 titles in this series include: How Many Pennies Make a Dollar?, I Can Add Bills and Coins, I Can Count Money, I Can Do Money Word Problems, I Can Name Bills and Coins, and I Can Subtract Bills and Coins.

Holidays and Math Teaching Opportunities

The holidays present teachers and parents with excellent opportunities to teach young children about money and the mathematical principles associated with the season.

Enslow Publishers' six-book "I Like Money Math" series has the right stuff for older siblings, and adults need to teach and learn these fundamental concepts. Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson's Guided Reading Level "K" text and clear examples provide an effective blend of language and content. Supporting illustrations lend each 24-page book essential, real-world visual context to the identification of coins and bills, as well as reinforcement of basic mathematical functions. One title in the series foucses on word problems, an area of particular significance for test preparation.

Value-added features for this series include free, downloadable teacher's guides for each title, state and national curricular correlations, and free worksheets for most titles. Books are available in paperback via Enslow Classroom for $6.95 per copy; "six-packs" of individual titles in this series are available at 10% discount from Enslow's list price. For more information and immediate ordering, visit the Enslow Classroom website: http://www.enslowclassroom.com/.

The series is also available in a library-bound format via http://www.enslow.com/.

Wendy Thomas reviews Enslow's "I Can Count Money" on Bookpleasures.com

Wendy Thomas posted a great review of Enslow's "I Can Count Money" from the I Like Money Math Series!

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I Can Count Money NEW!
Author: Rebecca Wingard-Nelson
State Affiliation of Author: OH
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3142-5
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades K-3 Page Count: 24
Description: Another great book in the I Like Money Math! series. Full-color photographs, simple text, and free worksheets help young readers learn how to count bills and coins with ease. A must-have for any elementary math collection or elementary math tutor. Great for remedial reinforcement of counting.
Binding: Library
Subject(s): Math, Counting, Money
Dewey #: 513.2
Trim Size: 9 x 7 1/2
Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrations

Flat Math Scores? Try Using Fun Math Books like I Like Money Math!

The Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education just released the latest Math scores for the nation showing 4th graders have made no progress in math since 2007. The report can be found here: http://nationsreportcard.gov/math_2009/.

We'd like to suggest that you try fun math trade books in your school or library. Our new series: I Like Money Math! aims to keep elementary-level students engaged, while teaching them how to add, subtract, count, identify, and solve money world problems. The series is newly published and written by author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson. Ms. Wingard-Nelson is a mathematics educator and has developed and written state assessment test and exams.

Each title is available in a library-bound edition or in paperback. Free eownloadable worksheets for each title can be found at the series link (click on title above). These books can be used as a teaching tool for kids that are learning about money for the first time or used as a remedial tool for kids that need extra help with math. Titles in the series are:

I Can Add Bills and Coins. ISBN: 978-0-7660-3143-2

I Can Subtract Bills and Coins. ISBN 978-0-7660-3144-9

I Can Count Money. ISBN 978-0-7660-3142-5

I Can Name Bills and Coins. ISBN 978-0-7660-3140-1

How Many Pennies Make a Dollar? ISBN 978-0-7660-3141-8

I Can Do Money Word Problems. ISBN 978-0-7660-3145-6

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I Can Name Bills and Coins

Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson takes young readers through the denominations of American currency. In I Can Name Bills and Coins, part of the I Like Money Math! series, learn what different bills and coins look like, what they are called, and what they are worth. Colorful photos, free worksheets, and concise text help make learning about money a snap!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3140-1

24 Pages

For grades 1-3

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How Many Pennies Make a Dollar?

How many pennies are in a dollar? How many nickels make a dime? In this great book of money combinations, How Many Pennies Make a Dollar? part of the I Like Money Math! series, young readers can learn how all of the different denominations of money relate to each other. There are also free worksheets along with full-color photos and easy-to-read text, which makes this a great way to reinforce math concepts to young students.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3141-8

For grades K-3

24 Pages

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I Can Subtract Bills and Coins

Subtracting money can be easy with this great addition to the I Like Money Math! series. Learn how to subtract bills and coins with easy-to-read text and full-color photographs. Subtracting and money math both become fun and easy with this great book. This book also reinforces the concept of subtraction making it the perfect choice for any elementary math collection. A great additional bonus to this series: Free worksheets are available!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3144-9

For grades K-3, 24 Pages

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I Can Do Money Word Problems

Having trouble with word problems? Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes money word problems easy with this great book, I Can Do Money Word Problems, part of the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets make this book a perfect solution for introducing word problems and money math. It is also great practice for solving word problems.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3145-6

For grades K-3

24 Pages

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I Can Add Bills and Coins

Adding money is easy with this fun book in the I Like Money Math! series. Easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and free worksheets help young readers learn how to add bills and coins. Great for any elementary math collection or for students who need extra help with money, math or addition.

Enslow Publishers

For grades K-3

24 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3143-2

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