Economics Books

In this captivating, accessible guide, Jean Chatzky, who has helped scores of adults navigate this tricky economy and manage their money, now brings her financial expertise to a whole new audience and generation: our kids. In the book, Jean provides her unique, savvy perspective on money, dispensing...

Introduces young readers to the idea of working, including kid-tested projects with instructions, background information, material lists, and additional ideas.

Introduces young readers to the idea of working, including kid-tested projects with instructions, background information, material lists, and additional ideas.

Introduces young readers to the idea of working, including kid-tested projects with instructions, background information, material lists, and additional ideas.

Introduces young readers to the idea of working, including kid-tested projects with instructions, background information, material lists, and additional ideas.

Learn how to make wise money decisions when shopping for toys.

Learn how to make wise money decisions when buying things for your hobby.

Learn how to make wise money decisions when you are out having fun.

Learn how to make wise money decisions when shopping for clothes.

Introduces young readers to the idea of working, including kid-tested projects with instructions, background information, material lists, and additional ideas.

Slim Goodbody provides children with the fundamentals of moneyincluding intrinsic value, and how to save and spend wisely. It might seem strange to consider finances as a part of health. However money and the way people deal with it, affects almost every aspect of lifefrom purchasing healthy foods t...

Slim Goodbody provides children with the fundamentals of moneyincluding intrinsic value, and how to save and spend wisely. It might seem strange to consider finances as a part of health. However money and the way people deal with it, affects almost every aspect of lifefrom purchasing healthy foods t...

In this story about twin brothers whose grandpa offers them a particular payment plan for chores, Bair not only shows the value of saving money, but also teaches the concepts of doubling and interest. Full color.

Find out all the facts about the way we use money, from the history of currency to number crunching and penny saving. Helping children grasp math and money matters, this series is about making children responsible savers and smart, very smart spenders.

Little Critter works hard for his money! When Little Critter(R) wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it! He tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy. "Just Saving My Money" is a simple story--perfect for emer...

- inspires kids to connect the social studies concepts they learn in school to their own lives- emphasizes civic/cultural values and their importance in daily life- supports and reinforces social studies vocabulary- can be enjoyed by independent readers and read aloud to younger childrenHistory - Ge...

This book explodes common myths about money and helps teens learn how to take control of the income they have and get the most out of it. It treats what can be the driest and most daunting of topics with the lightest of touches. Information and advice will be delivered in a streetwise, accessible, e...

For some families, part-time jobs for children are a way to impart all kinds of skills and experience. For others, it's a matter of necessity if kids want spending money. Maxwell Newhouse, who is a plumber as well as an author and artist, understands this. The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew is a grou...

How did people buy things before there was money? How has money changed over the years? How has money made life different? "Why is there money?" teaches the evolution of money in a simple way, for kids 5-8 years old. This poetic journey through time shows the sequence of events that led to the use o...

It's summertime and that means only one thing: the arrival of Mr. Apple's Penny Candy Bus! In order to sample the delectable delights Mr. Apple has to offer, the neighborhood kids are going to have to work hard to earn their pennies! Join author Denise Grant McRae for an unforgettable adventure of s...

This is the story of the I. O. Lots family as they meet the Dazzling Dollar Dude, a money superhero who teaches an easy, 3-step, common sense money principle that works for both children and adults! This story will help you teach children the importance of having financial priorities and knowing how...

Kids want things that they don t have. But when should they stop asking for things and earn them instead? Earning Excitement is a story about creativity, patience, self-sufficiency, and the steps kids can take to earn something. A book in the series Marvels of Money for kids (ages 7-11); richly illu...

There are so many things kids want to buy! But they cannot afford them all. Spending Success is a story about Chelsea and Jack 's great success with financial priority setting, against a backdrop of peer pressure and media influence. A book in the series Marvels of Money for kids (ages 7-11); richly...

There is great need all around us. How can a kid help? How much should they give? Chelsea and Jack show how they, their families and their friends can help those in need. In this touching and very timely story, Giving Greatness shows multiples ways that kids and their families can help those in need...

Borrowing money is advertised as easy . So, why not do it?The truth is, taking out loans can create big problems for kids. Debt Dangers tells a great story about Chelsea and Jack saving money, living within their means, and why kids should avoid debt.A book in the series Marvels of Money for kids (a...

Which tools should kids use to manage money? Who should they share personal and financial information with?Terrific Tools tells a story about Chelsea and Jack 's adventures learning about the many financial tools that are available and how they are used in different settings. The story also provides...

Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. This text lays out Kiyosaki's philosophy and his relationship with money.

Start on the early road to success while having fun, learning new skills, and making money with this guide of more than fifty entrepreneurial ideas.Filled with delightfully simple business ideas, "Better than a Lemonade Stand!" is a fun guide packed with creative ideas that show how to start a busin...