Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-colour illustrations and diagrams.

From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life.

By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer:How can I make money?Why do we keep our money in banks?What is cryptocurrency?How will AI change the world of work and money?If money is so great, why can’t we print more of it!?

A great for primer curious kids aged 8+.