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Photographs and simple text describe the different ways to spend money around the world.

Simple text helps children learn the differences between goods and services, the role each plays in their daily life, and the people who provide them in the community.

Presents research by ecologist, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians to show how the formation of a global network of ecological and economic exchange fostered the rise in Europe, devastated imperial China, disrupted Africa, and made Mexico City the center of the world.

Presents a collection of primary source quotations and documents depicting daily life throughout the Medieval period between the fifth and late fifteenth centuries, and discusses early merchants and business trades as well as the way commerce changed over the centuries.

Text and illustrations introduce the topic of explorers and traders, including information on how the Polynesians navigated across the Pacific Ocean, and what traders carried along on the Silk Road.

Text and accompanying photographs explain ancient coin-making methods, various forms of money, and the development of our modern money system.

Presents over seventy vignettes that provide historical perspectives on aspects of the world economy, discussing the world economy before European domination, the origins of international standards and practices, the nature and consequences of industrialization and deindustrialization, and other topics.

Illustrations and text explore the working lives of peasants, kings, merchants, and builders through 10,000 years of civilization, describing how new jobs were created, how tools were made, and how the work force changed throughout history.

Presents a short study of the European trade market during the later Middle Ages between 1000 to 1500 A.

Simple text helps children understand the differences between consumers and producers and the unique role each plays in the community.

Presents over seventy vignettes that provide historical perspectives on aspects of the world economy, discussing the world economy before European domination, the origins of international standards and practices, the nature and consequences of industrialization and deindustrialization, and other topics.

Rubbaduck sends his friend Ruby Roo to sell his clothes for gold, but when Rooby Roo trades them for a magic stick, a magic bee, and a magic fiddle, Rubbaduck is very disappointed.

Simple text and photographs explain what goods and services are and their role in earning income and spending money.

Explains how commerce and money have evolved from bartering to currencies to electronic money.

This book introduces how individuals and businesses purchase products and labor to fulfill their needs and wants.