Business & Economics - Kids

Teens are big consumers, spending more than $200 billion yearly in the United States alone. But many have scant knowledge and skills for spending money responsibly now and in the future. With the ten secrets for wise spending revealed in this book, readers gain...

Teens make many purchasing decisions every day. These small transactions can add up over time and impact their financial well-being. Over the long term, smart decisions can mean the difference between having significant savings and struggling with debt. Practical ideas and strategies for getting...

Few kids have problems coming up with ways to use their spending money, but making a little extra cash is another problem all together. Whether it's selling crafts, doing chores for neighbors, or organizing a yard sale, this volume teaches kids creative and fun...

Advertising, which aims to influence the thinking and behavior of consumers around the world, is a multibillion-dollar industry. People are exposed to many different forms of advertising every day, including TV and radio commercials, newspaper and magazine ads, posters and billboards, direct mail, and...

Our economical output is channeled through goods or services. Any economy thrives through our constant need of both, whether it's our need to stock our refrigerators and furnish our homes, or to spend a nice night dining out and experiencing the finer things. This...

This insightful book explores the details of the supply chain, specifically the distribution of goods and services. From the origin of goods and services, as raw materials or laborers, to their final use by consumers, the path of distribution is described in straightforward language....

With the recent credit crisis there is a renewed interest in how banks operate and sometimes fail. This book offers an understandable explanation of the complex banking system and how to prevent unreasonable risk.Author: Amy Sterling CasilISBN-10: 1435894626ISBN-13: 9781435894624Publisher: Rosen Young AdultLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2010Pages:...

Today, the average person cannot buy a car or a house without borrowing money. Many people cannot go to college unless they have loans. Even small purchases, if made online, require a credit card. Borrowing, or credit, is a fact of modern life. Students...

Your readers will learn the basis of our economic system. This book explains commodity needs and wants in an approachable way, empowering your students to learn how to prioritize their purchases and manage their spending.Author: Gillian HoughtonISBN-10: 1435827759ISBN-13: 9781435827752Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2009Pages: 24Format:...

Weekly Reader's first-grade pal, Buddy Bear, guides a behind-the-scenes tour at each of six important businesses that are found in almost every community. Designed to support the first-grade social studies curriculum, this series uses vivid, full-color photography and first-hand, expert information to show young...

Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities. What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas to life and make their...

A large bakery wants a regular supply of your homemade brownies. What if you could figure out how to do it out of your parents' kitchen using math? This amazing book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by...

Editor Debra A. Miller debates various facets of factory farming including, the necessity of large scale farming; the ethics of factory farming; the impact of factory farming on human health and the environment; and the future of factory farming. This unique approach provides students...

This book helps readers to understand the complicated issues relating to oil. Readers will examine whether oil is running out, the problems that accompany oil use, and energy sources that might replace oil. Is oil a finite resource? Does it undermine national security? Is...

Author: Nancy CoffeltISBN-13: 9798892604994Publisher: Mitchell Lane PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 24Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Booklist 10/01/2025School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 59

It's smart to have good spending habits. People can make a plan for how they save and spend money. They can buy fun things or save their money for later. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about saving and spending money. As...

There are lots of jobs to choose from. Some people work on farms or in labs. Others deliver packages or drive cabs. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about different jobs. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain...

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation. In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their...

Money isn't just for grown-ups - and it's never too early to get smart with it!In this fun, practical, and easy-to-understand guide, you'll join the GrowForth Kids Co. crew and discover what money really is, where it comes from, how it works, and how...

Book Four in, The Adventures of Starlight and Sunny Series, "Princesses Don't Need A Job!", How to be an independent entrepreneur with real life skills and positive morals. Picture book for babies to 3 and ages 4-8Come join Starlight and Sunny, a pair of...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a grocery store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a grocery store.Author: Jennifer ColbyISBN-10: 1634710738ISBN-13: 9781634710732Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize:...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of spender they are in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains...

Do you know how to prioritize your purchases? This book introduces readers to effective shopping skills. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and...

Have you ever wondered why so many people use credit cards? This book introduces readers to safe credit-using strategies. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional...

Have you ever thought up a great business idea but not known how to make it a reality? This book introduces readers to early entrepreneurial strategies. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further...

A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of Lululemon Athletica, the Canadian athletic apparel company that was founded in 1998 and today has hundreds of retail locations.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628321598ISBN-13: 9781628321593Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2016Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.80h x 7.40w...

A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company that was founded by Warren Buffett in 1965 and today is among the largest ownership groups.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 162832158XISBN-13: 9781628321586Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2016Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 10.80h...

Answers basic questions students ask when learning about financial skills needed for adulthood, including investing money in the stock market, bonds and mutual funds, gold, and collectibles.Author: Dennis Brindell Fraden,Judith Bloom FradinISBN-10: 1608701247ISBN-13: 9781608701247Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2011Pages: 64Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.10h...

U*X*L Money: Making Sense Of Economics And Personal Finance enriches middle school studentsâ understanding of key concepts in economics, investing, and personal finance, helping them develop financial literacy, improve analytical and problem-solving skills, and build a foundation for high school courses and beyond. Using...

Money and Value uses the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The book provides the earliest of readers a background in the value of money. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word...

Banks uses the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The book provides the earliest of readers background information on banks. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes...

Spending and Saving uses the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The book provides the earliest of readers a foundation in how to spend and save wisely. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers...

Business in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Business Management & Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 153410187XISBN-13: 9781534101876Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage:...

Finance in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Finance career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.Author: Diane Lindsey ReevesISBN-10: 153410173XISBN-13: 9781534101739Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 32Format:...

This title, Librarians, shows readers how librarians help their communities and how readers themselves can enjoy libraries. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an...

This title, Firefighters, shows readers how firefighters help their communities and why fire safety is important. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index....

This title, Delivery Drivers, shows readers how delivery drivers help their communities, using familiar examples such as mail and food delivery. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions,...

Spending and Saving Money introduces readers to the concept of spending and saving money, including making decisions about when to spend and when to save. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun...

Supply and Demand introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the co-founder of Fabletics, Kate Hudson. Follow Hudson's story from her childhood in California, to her early years as an actress, to her founding of Fabletics with Don Ressler and Adam Goldenberg, and her best-selling books...

The One Percent offers a close look at the wealthiest one percent of Americans and how they compare to the other 99 percent, examining how this group impacts the country's economy and society. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index....

Ivanka Trump has carved a name for herself in the business world and as a political activist assisting her father, President Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump: Businesswoman and Political Activist explores Trump's early life and her successful business ventures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful...

Have you ever thought up a great business idea but not known how to make it a reality? This book introduces readers to early entrepreneurial strategies. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further...

Did you know that in India, women and girls have worn saris for more than 2,000 years? We wear clothes that show who we are and what we believe. Learn more about what people around the world wear in Clothes We Wear, part of...

Did you know that there is a festival where people throw powdered paint and colored water at each other in the street? Every year, thousands of different celebrations take place around the world. Learn more about them in Our Celebrations, part of the About...

Did you know that in Siberia, some people collect snow to make water? Around the world, children have different ways of gathering and using water. Learn more about them in Water for Everyone, part of the About Our World series.Author: Ellen LawrenceISBN-10: 1510535365ISBN-13: 9781510535367Publisher:...

The most successful professionals starting learning business concepts at a very early age. Having these childhood experiences proved most valuable as adults. They grew up and entered the workforce leagues ahead of their peers in social skills, communication, and business acumen. Children are quick...

The name "J.P. Morgan" may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it's the man behind the bank who's worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world's leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical...

In our increasingly interconnected world, economics has become an ever more powerful, integrated, and dynamic force. In other words, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay there anymore. Decisions made by economists in London or Shanghai may well determine the fate of savings accounts for...

It's incredible how much the entertainment industry has evolved over the past 100 years. Music, movies, and television now generate massive amounts of money for the prime players involved. Readers will feel like entertainment executives as they learn about what goes on behind the...