Show me the money by Sue Lawson and Karen Tayleur
Wild Dog, 2020. ISBN: 9781742035895.
(Age: 8+) Recommended. Show me the money is a contemporary
non-fiction publication which gives the reader a detailed look at
Australia's money. The Contents page clearly sets out the topics for
an easy search for the required information. The book begins with
the history of money in Australia and then moves onto our coins, and
banknotes. Each note is clearly explained with a large coloured
image and information links to all the different details.
The key figures on each note are explained with a timeline of
important dates and an interesting biography. There are fast facts
at the end, a conclusion and a comprehensive timeline showing Before
Colonisation to 2020 Next generation of notes. The book also
contains a glossary, an index and a list of pictures and images used
throughout the book.
This informative book would be a valuable resource in any school and
public library. Teacher's
notes are available. Themes: Australian money, Banknotes,
Coins, History.
Kathryn Beilby