Business & Economics - Kids

It is not common knowledge that the history of banking has deep roots. The first banks have been traced back to the Middle Ages, and the practice of loaning currency goes all the way back to eighteenth century B.C. The services that banks offer...

Introduce young children to the difference between wants and needs, and teach them about earning, spending, and saving money. Kindergarten students will develop early financial literacy with this nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, simple text, and a supporting glossary and index, this book helps...

Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries--it serves as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This nonfiction book will captivate readers as they learn...

This book'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...

Labor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the important contributions of workers across North America. Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, people who do all kinds of jobs, from factory work to health care, participate in parades, attend barbecues, and...

Engineering is a field that people rely on every day. This interesting book looks at the ingenious entrepreneurs who are finding new and better methods of building roads and structures, helping us live in environmentally sustainable ways, and inventing technology of the future. Detailed...

Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case...

Entrepreneurs who work and create businesses related to military services are instrumental in ensuring duty members - and civilians - are able to stay safe and protect themselves. From medical training methods to smart military vehicles and robotic technologies, this exciting title introduces readers...

Tech Industry examines the technological innovations that are transforming not only the way goods are manufactured and distributed, but also how people function in the workplace, from the farmer in the field to the pilot in the sky. Dynamic photographs and informative text sharply...

Building the skills now to make smart money decisions throughout your lifetime is a sure way to secure your financial future. This inspiring guide encourages young readers to be financially literate for life and to look past today to their financial futures. Readers will...

With a passion for making a difference in their communities, social entrepreneurs exemplify the traits of an engaged, socially aware, 21st century citizen. What is Social Entrepreneurship? explores real-life success stories of those who make a difference around the globe. Critical thinking and discussion...

This timely title examines the fast-changing world of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. From the successes of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook to Nick D'Aloisio and his meteoric success as a teenager in summarizing digital data, this book offers a comprehensive look at the ways young...

In this thought-provoking title, readers learn about the commercial journey behind their favorite clothing and how their own buying choices impact the world. Learn all about the supply chain, the conditions workers endure in sweatshops, and who makes money on the final purchase price...

Using explanatory text, photos, and graphics, this book makes it easier for readers to understand the complicated and often controversial topic of globalization by discussing the different types of globalization, how and why it occurs, its effect on people, and what it means in...

Find out what shopkeeper's do. Follow step-up-step activities to make a shop sign, set up an ice cream parlour and make play food. Then follow simple role plays to act out the part of a shopkeeper.Author: Liz GogerlyISBN-10: 0750297069ISBN-13: 9780750297066Publisher: WaylandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2017Pages: 24Format:...

This volume takes readers across the globe to examine the topic of capitalism, including coverage of places such as France, Germany, Russia, China, India, and Africa. Readers will evaluate the role of capitalism in the global financial crisis, and its interplay with Democracy. Readers...

Common Core Lessons and Activities book allows you to immediately meet new CCSS for English Language Arts, as well at Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies. This ready-to-use reproducible book includes 24 pages of supplemental resources are just what you need to met the...

Author: Carole MarshISBN-10: 0635105535ISBN-13: 9780635105530Publisher: Gallopade InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.40d

Are you curious about how people are using AI to do business? In this title of The AI Revolution, readers will learn about how artificial intelligence affects business in big and small ways. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what...

We wash our hands many times a day . . . ever wonder exactly what's in that stuff we call soap? Find out how this sudsy invention came about, what it's made of, and much more in this informational book all about soap.Author: Gloria...

Have you enjoyed a glass of apple juice lately? Ever wonder how it got from the apple tree to your cup? Find out how this delicious drink was first made, which machines were used then and today, and much more in this informational book...

Little Penny Gives, Saves, and Spends teaches basic financial values to young children. Throughout the story, you will follow Penny from childhood to adulthood as she learns to give, save, and spend. Introduce concepts of earning money, giving to charities, saving for retirement, and...

Recycling is more important now than ever before. Some people put recyclable items in a bin on the curb. However, some recyclables including glass bottles and plastic bottles can be taken to a recycling facility and returned for cash. Starting a recycling business is...

The leaves are falling. The snow is accumulating. The grass is growing. Weeds are overtaking the garden. Each of these things is an opportunity to make some cold, hard cash. Many people may be willing to pay someone to help them with tasks around...

Space isn't just the final frontier-it's big business! From exploration to space vacations, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.Author: Tamra B. OrrISBN-10: 1543572669ISBN-13: 9781543572667Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

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...

Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Are you passionate about toys? Perhaps designing new toys is an idea you could play around with! Readers will discover the possibilites of careers working with toys.Author: Amie...

Danielle's Exciting Book for Enterprising Young People Reveals the Secrets to Business Success! * Lower your risks while getting better results by learning how to "Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan". * Establish credibility with potential customers, even lenders and investors, by creating...

Join Harry, a young entrepreneur with big weekend dreams, as he discovers the power of data to transform his lemonade business! When Harry finds himself constantly selling out or stuck with spoiled lemons, his mom introduces him to a game-changing solution: using data.Through Harry's...

From Nike to Gatorade, sports brands pull in billions each year. Sports Brands: The Companies at the Center of the Action explores the sports industry and the history of some of its biggest players. This title features informative sidebars and case studies, exciting photos,...

Author: Golriz GolkarISBN-13: 9798893048520Publisher: Blastoff! DiscoveryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.60w x 0.30d

Author: Golriz GolkarISBN-13: 9798893048513Publisher: Blastoff! DiscoveryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.70w x 0.30d

Do you know what the major industries are in your state? If not then this is the book to help you learn. If you do, then use this book to review. It is important to know your state's major industries to better understand what...

Where does the United States fit in the global marketplace? Just how much are we exporting to, and importing from, other nations, and shouldn't those goods and services be regulated? The viewpoints in this anthology introduce readers to the pros and cons of globalization...

Are tech giants the new robber barons of the digital age? Many governments and ordinary people are increasingly uncomfortable with the monopolistic might a small number of tech companies are amassing, the taxes they are avoiding, the data they are collecting, the privacy they...

Class Mobility examines the difficulties that low-wage and middle-class Americans experience when trying to move up the economic ladder, and takes a close look at the roles race and geography play in mobility today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an...

Introduce children to the basics of money and economics with this engaging and informative 8-book collection. Featuring primary source documents and photographs, highlighted content-area vocabulary, and engaging sidebars, these books will teach young students the value of a dollar and how it plays a...

With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, New York State truly came into its own as a center for industry and economy. Business owners like Jay Gould of the railroad industry and oil tycoon J.D. Rockefeller helped make New York prosperous, while many local...

As the population increases, the world grows more dependent on energy resources. This book simplifies the complexities and facts about energy, its availability, and its political power. Sidebars and a rich resource section support the narrative and encourage further exploration of this timely subject.Author:...

Author: GaleISBN-10: 1410334376ISBN-13: 9781410334374Publisher: UXLLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2015Pages: 140Format: Hardcover

Author: Frances E. RuffinISBN-10: 0823974219ISBN-13: 9780823974214Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2004Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.40h x 7.10w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 70513 / Let's Have a Bake Sale: Calculating Profit and Unit Cost

The concert is just starting - but what happened before that to get that concert on the stage? The Economics of a Rock Concert takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing of a stadium concert. Various links in the economic chain...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2016, 16.3 million American wage and salary workers were represented by a union. Statistics correlate that union workers are paid at least 200.00 dollars higher per week than non-union workers. Unions are specifically created and...

"Middle school, high school, college & beyond."Author: Carole MarshISBN-10: 063510556XISBN-13: 9780635105561Publisher: Gallopade InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 135

Going to the Festival Going to the Festival is a lively picture book that celebrates community, friendship, and the discoveries that happen when children take part in the traditions around them. When four friends stumble upon their town's annual summer festival, they quickly learn...

Though the media focuses on the players, a team's success starts with the person calling the shots. Running the Show: The Evolving Roles of Sports Owners explores the responsibilities of sports owners and how these duties have changed over the years. This title features...

Behind every athlete is a team of professionals, friends, and family members offering their support. The Entourage: The People Behind the Athlete explores the different people athletes rely on and their roles in the world of sports. This title features informative sidebars and case...

Welcome to Book 1 of the captivating "My First Finance Book" series! This illustrated book features 70+ pages of easy-to-understand content, designed to engage and educate kids and young readers. Each page is accompanied by a delightful picture that keeps children immersed in the...

A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of AT&T, the telecommunications company that was founded in 1877 and today provides services to hundreds of millions of subscribers worldwide.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628321571ISBN-13: 9781628321579Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2016Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.90h x...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of testing. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to...