A lot has been written about money. It makes the world goes round. It doesn't grow on trees. It's the root of all evil. This book cuts through the myths and misconceptions to give young readers a simple and accessible introduction to money - from why it shapes the world we live in to where it comes from, and how to increase what's in your pocket.

Matthew Oldham (Author) Matthew writes books for Usborne about all sorts of subjects, including history, science and Planet Earth. Before he did this, he studied English at university and worked for the BBC where he made funny radio programmes. He lives in London and spends his weekends visiting its many museums and exploring different parts of the city.Eddie Reynolds (Author) Eddie joined Usborne Publishing in 2017. Before that, he studied German and French at Cambridge University, then moved to Berlin after a short while teaching Ancient History at a school in Guangzhou, China. Now back in the UK, he writes books about all sorts, including computers, maps and engineering.