Books with author Margaret Gill

This story describes the short life of Dawn Black, born and raised on farms in Cornwall, who overcomes adversity. Dawn's mother dies in childbirth and her father initially rejects her. She is brought up by her aunt and uncle and enjoys an idyllic childhood. Dawn survives a landslide and slowly recovers from her injuries with the help and support of easy-going Jake Halwyn, a weekend DJ on hospital radio. Sadly, she dies in an accident following a row with a jealous rival.

Do you ever wonder what makes money valuable? Have you visited another country and noticed how different the money looks? This book looks at the history of money, how it has changed throughout history, and the many different kinds of currency. Open the pages of this book to learn: what people used to pay for things before using money, why some U.S. coins have ridges around the edges, and what makes each and every dollar bill special.