Lots and Lots of Coins

Gr 2—4—In this superb introduction to the hobby, a boy explains that he and his dad have a coin collection and describes all the ways he likes to sort and arrange it. One page depicts interesting currency that has been used in the past, such as tobacco leaves, fishhooks, and dried fish, and another shows odd-shaped coins from around the world. Readers learn interesting tidbits about the value of coins, such as those that were double-stamped or the three-legged buffalo nickel, and they learn about coin equivalencies. In little asides, the boy and father share their enthusiasm while the youngster continues to relate interesting facts about the history of coins and their usage. The illustrations are clear, richly detailed, and brightly colored. This book would serve as a fine introduction for budding numismatists.—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID