money

"When one thinks of money laundering, the first thing that might come to mind is its connection to organized crime, with gangs and drug cartels hiding away large amounts of illegally obtained cash. However, many other groups and individuals also partake in money laundering, including white-collar criminals, terrorists, and even politicians. The viewpoints in this title examine what money laundering is and how it occurs, what domestic and international efforts are in place to fight it, and how technology both aids and complicates these efforts"--Provided by publisher.

"After seventh graders Benji and Felix 'borrow' $20 from a lost wallet, the billionaire owner challenges them to spend over $5 million dollars in thirty days in order to learn life lessons about money"--Provided by publisher.

A guide designed to teach young people the strategies needed to make money and be successful.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes how she earns money and has fun in her spare time and shares some secrets on how to find jobs that fit one's interest, how to save money and spend it wisely, and how to balance work, family, friends, and school. Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Introduces young readers to the concept of money and explains the values of different coins.

"The worlds of finance and technology have been rocked by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: encrypted digital currency created by complex computer algorithms. First developed in 2009 and launching several speculative frenzies, cryptocurrencies have created and destroyed fortunes over their . . . history. Across years of New York Times articles, readers will discover the unfolding story of a technology that, while rarely performing as promised, has produced . . . effects that cannot be ignored"--Provided by publisher.

". . . Reveals the . . . systemic reasons behind feeling[s] of helplessness when it comes to personal finance, demystif[ies] the many signposts on the road to getting . . . financ[es] together, . . . [and offers] advice on how to make that #freelancelyfe work . . . , navigate money while . . . dat[ing], and budget[ing] . . ."--Amazon.

A quiz that determines what kind of spender readers are.

Offers readers a review of the history of money and banking, how it has been used through the years, and its evolution over time, such as from bartering to banking. Explores how modern money has been made and the concept of value. Looks at how banks work, the various types of banks, and the kinds of bank accounts readers might encounter.

Protecting Financial Data examines how people can become targets for cybercriminals, the dangers of identity theft, and how people can protect their financial data from attacks. Features include worksheets, key takeaways, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.