"Ernesto has waited his whole life to become . . . old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents. Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they're for emergencies. If Ernesto needs her, she's only a pay phone call away. But each day reveals a tempting new treat to enjoy with his friends: crisp packs of baseball cards, arcade games, hot tamales, and fresh juices! Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?"--Provided by publisher.
"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics--and more specifically, money--play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road to financial literacy-a crucial skill for today's world. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way--and in the simplest terms possible--which will enable students to build strong financial habits early on in life. Understanding how to make a budget, how credit cards work, and how to avoid scams are just three critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that the first credit card was introduced in 1950? Or that American consumers lost more than 5 billion to frauds in 2021? Learn all this and more in Spending Money--a book that gives kids the confidence and know-how they need to manage their finances.".
"An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation"--Amazon.
teach children about saving, borrowing, and planning for the future
Kunigis, Allan
2020
"Geared toward parents, this workbook addresses the use of money and stresses the decisions kids can make by learning now about financial topics"--OCLC.
" ... a comprehensive first guidebook to earning, saving, and investing money. Written in a humorous but informative voice that engages young readers, ... with lively illustrations that make a difficult concept easy to understand-all as a way of building financial literacy, good money decision-making, and the appreciation of a hard-earned dollar. ... How to set financial goals and create working budgets. Five ways to earn your first $100, and how to find a job or build a successful business to earn a steady income. Plus where to put your money to make it grow even more (hint: not your sock drawer). How to choose a bank or credit union; harnessing the power of compound interest-i.e., how to make money without lifting a finger; and investing 101"--Provided by publisher.
what it is, how we use it, and why our choices matter
Donnelly, Rebecca
2023
"[This book] aims to explain economic principles to middle-grade readers in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. The book is organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples to help readers explore the consequences of their everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between themselves and the larger economic and social systems around them"--Provided by publisher.
Simple text and illustrations explain how we use money, what each coin is worth, and how to count money. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
