Money for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Spending and Saving, Finance, Economics—and More!

Ages 8 to 12

Give young readers the gift of knowledge, with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book.

What gives money its value? What can't the government just print more of it? How do supply and demand work? And what is a cryptocurrency? This book explains the key concepts of economics and finance in clear and simple language.

Young readers will discover the philosophical differences between famous thinkers such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith, develop and understanding of how global trade has developed from its earliest days, and learn how to handle their own finances in later life.

In this series, big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!

Discover a new way of looking at the world with this wide-ranging survey of the world of money. A great gift for readers aged 8-12.

About the Author

John Hawkins is a prolific and popular author of children's non-fiction, who has written on a wide range of subject areas. He's widely respected for his ability to make complex ideas relatable and easy to understand. He has an especially strong interest in science and history, and lives with his family in London, UK.

Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author closely related to his own travel experience, from illustrated maps, sketchbooks, comics, visual diaries and music. Chosen as one of the ten best illustrators of Latin America by AI-AP, his work was selected by Communication Arts, 3×3, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration in recent years. His work was featured in the books Illustration now! 5 and Mind the Map from the German publishing houses Taschen and Gestalten. He lives and works in Berlin.