About the book
The U.S. Mint's Fifty State Quarters Program-its most ambitious program to date-has been a huge popular success. When the final state quarters are released in 2008, many thousands of individuals will have collected one commemorative quarter for each state in the Union. But what can we learn about our country's history and culture from 12.50 worth of quarters? A Pocketful of History tells the intriguing story behind each state's quarter: how each state chose its quarter's design; what is important about the people, scenes, or themes depicted on the coin; and what the collection tells us about how we view ourselves and our heritage. A Pocketful of History will guide readers on a fascinating journey through America's rich history of change.
Editions of A Pocketful of History
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780306815782
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786731978
Read an Excerpt
The U.S. Mint's Fifty State Quarters Program-its most ambitious program to date-has been a huge popular success. When the final state quarters are released in 2008, many thousands of individuals will have collected one commemorative quarter for each state in the Union. But what can we learn about our country's history and culture from 12.50 worth of quarters? A Pocketful of History tells the intriguing story behind each state's quarter: how each state chose its quarter's design; what is important about the people, scenes, or themes depicted on the coin; and what the collection tells us about how we view ourselves and our heritage. A Pocketful of History will guide readers on a fascinating journey through America's rich history of change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Pocketful of History about?
The U.S. Mint's Fifty State Quarters Program-its most ambitious program to date-has been a huge popular success. When the final state quarters are released in 2008, many thousands of individuals will have collected one commemorative quarter for each state in the Union. But what can we learn about our country's history and culture from 12.50 worth of quarters? A Pocketful of History tells the intriguing story behind each state's quarter: how each state chose its quarter's design; what is important about the people, scenes, or themes depicted on the coin; and what the collection tells us about how we view ourselves and our heritage. A Pocketful of History will guide readers on a fascinating journey through America's rich history of change.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Pocketful of History?
History and Archaeology > History
Where can I read a sample of A Pocketful of History?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780306815782
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Pocketful of History?
Jim Noles
Who is the Publisher of the book A Pocketful of History?
Hachette Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Pocketful of History is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780306815782) and ebook(ISBN 9780786731978)
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