The use of objects for exchange goes back to ancient times. Sometimes people would barter things directly, but they also used currency to trade goods. Natural items like shells were used as money to make trading easier.The shekel in Mesopotamia—the oldest known CURRENCY—was used about 5,000 years ago. By the first millennium (1–1000 A.D.) coins made of materials like lead, copper, silver and gold were being used in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Kids in the Know
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I was able to attend the Arizona State University Connections Camp. Connections Camp was designed for Children with hearing impairment issues entering grades 2–5.
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I was not sure what to think about it because I do not know anyone who wears hearing aids my age.
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The Hashknife Handoff Pony Express begins their ride from Holbrook to Scottsdale on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
Going Places
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Have you wondered what it’s like to swim with dolphins?
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London Bridge Yacht Club brings back popular Christmas Boat Parade of Lights for 35th year.
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The Grand Canyon Railway will be transform the historic rail cars into the Pumpkin Patch Train.
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Girl Scouts take a trip to Costa Rica for jungle adventures and planting trees.
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Disneyland celebrates its 62nd birthday on July 17.
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Visit to Costa Rica yields plethora of experiences with wildlife.
Sports Beat
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Imagine dreaming that one day you’ll become a professional baseball player. What would it look like for you?
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Team sports offer kids a great opportunity to build social kills key to growing up.
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Runners run past Tinkerbell’s Pixie Hollow, alongside the sights of Downtown Disney and even over to Tom Sawyer’s Island in half-marathon runDisney races.
Movies & TV
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“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was released in movie theaters Dec. 14. So far it has gotten good reviews from critics.
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Miguel! Nice to meet you! Anthony Gonzalez that is. Gonzalez is the voice of Miguel in the Disney/Pixar movie “Coco.”
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Darrin Butters, a veteran Disney animator, spent a day meeting with bloggers and journalists in Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, Nov.
