Economics

Ups and Downs

A Book About the Stock Market

by Loewen, Nancy

Streaming Audiobook - 2013

Describes what stock ownership means, and how the stock market works. Describes what stock ownership means, and how the stock market works. Show less

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All About Money

The History, Culture, and Meaning of Modern Finance

by Simons, Rae

Book - 2011

Explains the origins and development of money as a means of exchange, from barter to electronic forms, and discusses the economy, capitalism and other economic systems, and the influence of money on world politics, culture, and everyday life. Explains the origins and development of money as a means of exchange, from barter to electronic forms, and discusses the economy, capitalism and other economic systems, and the influence of money on world politics, culture, and everyday life. Show less

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What Is A Bank?

by Rau, Dana Meachen

Book - 2006

Discusses how banks work, how to deposit and withdraw money in person and using an ATM machine, and what loans and interest are. Discusses how banks work, how to deposit and withdraw money in person and using an ATM machine, and what loans and interest are. Show less

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Pigs Will Be Pigs

by Axelrod, Amy

Book - 1994

The hungry Pig family learns about money and buying power as they turn the house upside down looking for enough money to buy dinner at the local restaurant. The hungry Pig family learns about money and buying power as they turn the house upside down looking for enough money to buy dinner at the local restaurant. Show less

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The Secret Life of Money

A Kid's Guide to Cash

by Vermond, Kira

Book - 2012

Explores the many aspects of money, including shopping, credit, and charity, and educates readers about personal finance. Explores the many aspects of money, including shopping, credit, and charity, and educates readers about personal finance. Show less

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The Stock Market

by Linda Crotta Brennan

eBook - 2012

Introduces the stock market and related issues such as shares, investing, and dividends; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject f...Show more Introduces the stock market and related issues such as shares, investing, and dividends; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. Simple Economics introduces the basics of economics through stories about two children and their experiences with their business: a lemonade stand. Show less

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Barbie, Learning to $ave

by Man-Kong, Mary

Book - 2016

Children ages 3 to 7 will love reading about Barbie and her sisters as they help Chelsea learn about saving money. Children ages 3 to 7 will love reading about Barbie and her sisters as they help Chelsea learn about saving money. Show less

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Save, Spend, or Donate?

A Book About Managing Money

by Loewen, Nancy

Book - 2005

Provides an example of children getting their allowance, and how they decide to spend, save, and donate their earnings. Provides an example of children getting their allowance, and how they decide to spend, save, and donate their earnings. Show less

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Follow your Money

Who Gets It, Who Spends It, Where Does It Go?

by Sylvester, Kevin

Book - 2013

Discover the path your money takes as it goes for everything from the raw materials used to make a product, to the workers who produce it and the advertisers who promote it. Discover the path your money takes as it goes for everything from the raw materials used to make a product, to the workers who produce it and the advertisers who promote it. Show less

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A Smart Girl's Guide

Money : How to Make It, Save It, and Spend It

by Holyoke, Nancy

Book - 2014

A practical reference for young girls helps them identify personal spending styles while outlining strategies for earning money, saving funds, and making smart shopping choices as recommended through the advice of other girls. A practical reference for young girls helps them identify personal spending styles while outlining strategies for earning money, saving funds, and making smart shopping choices as recommended through the advice of other girls. Show less

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The Stock Market

Understanding and Applying Ratios, Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages

by Zuravicky, Orli

eBook - 2005

This book uses the stock market as basis for explaining how ratios, decimals, fractions, and percentages work in a real-world context. Explains the basics...Show more This book uses the stock market as basis for explaining how ratios, decimals, fractions, and percentages work in a real-world context. Explains the basics of a market world with student-friendly terminology, alongside various word problems accompanied by detailed explanations and illustrative diagrams and photographs. Show less

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Lunch Money

by Clements, Andrew

Book - 2005

Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school. Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school. Show less

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A Kid's Guide to Earning Money

by Orr, Tamra

Book - 2009

Introduces young readers to the principles of earning money, discussing different money-making projects they can do, the types of jobs they can get, and how to budget and save money. Introduces young readers to the principles of earning money, discussing different money-making projects they can do, the types of jobs they can get, and how to budget and save money. Show less

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Start Saving, Henry!

by Carlson, Nancy L.

Book - 2009

When Henry the mouse wants to buy a Super Robot Dude, he discovers how hard it is to save money. When Henry the mouse wants to buy a Super Robot Dude, he discovers how hard it is to save money. Show less

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Follow the Money!

by Leedy, Loreen

Book - 2002

A quarter describes all the ways it is used from the time it is minted until it is taken back to a bank. A quarter describes all the ways it is used from the time it is minted until it is taken back to a bank. Show less

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Money Madness

by Adler, David A.

Book - 2009

This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money. From bartering, early forms of currency, credit cards, and digital payment, here is a clear and thorough introduction to money. This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money. From bartering, early forms of currency, credit cards, and digital payment, here is a clear and thorough introduction to money. Show less

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Prices! Prices! Prices!

Why They Go up and Down

by Adler, David A.

Book - 2015

Sometimes prices go up and up and up. Then they suddenly crash. Why? In simple language and with colorful graphics and amusing characters, this picture bo...Show more Sometimes prices go up and up and up. Then they suddenly crash. Why? In simple language and with colorful graphics and amusing characters, this picture book explains the basic laws of supply and demand, using examples kids will understand, such as dueling lemonade stands on the same block. Terms such as "fixed costs" and "variable costs" are clearly explained, and a glossary as well as a helpful graphic summary are included. Show less

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Just Saving My Money

by Mayer, Mercer

Book - 2010

When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy. When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy. Show less

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M is for Money

An Economics Alphabet

by Shoulders, Michael

eBook - 2015

This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money u...Show more This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money uses snappy rhymes and expository text to introduce subjects ranging from supply and demand to taxes. Show less

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Cash, Credit Cards, or Checks

A Book About Payment Methods

by Loewen, Nancy

Book - 2005

Describes how people pay for the things they buy by writing a check, paying with a debit card, paying with a credit card, and paying with cash withdrawn from an ATM. Describes how people pay for the things they buy by writing a check, paying with a debit card, paying with a credit card, and paying with cash withdrawn from an ATM. Show less

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What Is Money, Anyway?

Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

by Larson, Jennifer S.

Book - 2010

Discusses how money is made and the different forms it takes, including information on goods, services, trade, and markets. Discusses how money is made and the different forms it takes, including information on goods, services, trade, and markets. Show less

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Understanding Economics

by Davies, Monika

eBook - 2018

Students will learn the basic of economics and the role they play in shaping the US economy with this engaging nonfiction title! Detailed images in conjun...Show more Students will learn the basic of economics and the role they play in shaping the US economy with this engaging nonfiction title! Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Show less

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What Is a Biz Kid?

Biz Kid$ Series - Season 1, Episode 1

Streaming Video - 2010

You’ll learn that anybody can be a Biz Kid with effort and the right attitude. Biz Kids identify a need, make a plan, and take action. Biz Kid$ is an ed...Show more You’ll learn that anybody can be a Biz Kid with effort and the right attitude. Biz Kids identify a need, make a plan, and take action. Biz Kid$ is an educational television/sketch comedy/variety show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to kids and teenagers. Show less

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What Can You Do With Money?

Earning, Spending, and Saving

by Larson, Jennifer S.

Book - 2010

Presents information for young readers on earning money, saving and spending wisely, and making informed choices. Presents information for young readers on earning money, saving and spending wisely, and making informed choices. Show less

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Who's Buying? Who's Selling? : Understanding Consumers and Producers

by Larson, Jennifer S.

Book - 2010

Introduces the role of consumers, producers, buyers and sellers in the marketplace; discusses the relationship between cost and benefit; and includes information on supply and demand. Introduces the role of consumers, producers, buyers and sellers in the marketplace; discusses the relationship between cost and benefit; and includes information on supply and demand. Show less

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