banks and banking

Traces the banking industry from its deep roots in early history.

Danny Dollar is a kid with a plan. He is out to become a millionaire and conquer the world. Unfortunately for him, the neighborhood bullies have other plans for Danny, like public humiliation. But when the last person in the world he would have expected enters his life, something happens that he never could have imagined. Along the way in this fun story, Danny is teaching kids about finance, banking, investing and entrepreneurship.

Little Critter learns the value of the dollar while trying to save money to buy a skateboard.

Offers young adults practical advice on opening their own bank accounts, including checking and savings, and making smart financial and investment decisions.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to checking accounts, how they work, paying by check, and balancing a checkbook.

Looks at the fraudulent practices at banks that contributed to the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and investigates why Wall Street's leaders have escaped prosecution.

An introduction to banking, looking at the differences between commercial banks, credit unions, and savings and loans, and explaining how to use debit cards, ATM cards, and personal checks, how to write a check and balance a checkbook, and how to bank online.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the different types of banks, how they work, how banks make money, and electronic banking.