Business

Saving and spending are building blocks of the economy. Readers will learn about various sources of income as well as concepts such as how saving a little at a time can eventually add up to a lot of money. This informational text explains ideas such as...

Having a job and earning money are a part of everyday life for most people, especially adults. The concept seems fairly straightforward: one works to earn. This volume discerns the difference between a job and a career, as well as how a job can develop...

Why do we need banks? Learn about the many ways banks help people save and spend money. This title includes Before and After Reading Activities, a photo glossary, and resources.

Take a closer look at different kinds of money around the world and learn what to do about money if you go to another country. This title includes Before and After Reading Activities, a photo glossary, and resources.

Do you know what shapes are on a five dollar bill? Take a closer look at the coins and bills people use everyday. This title includes Before and After Reading Activities, a photo glossary, and resources.

How is clay involved in making money? Answer this question and others as you learn about how coins and bills are manufactured in the United States. This title includes Before and After Reading Activities, a photo glossary, and resources.

Food advertising is seemingly everywhere. But what messages are advertisers sending when they try to get consumers to purchase their products? Asking Questions about Food Advertising looks at who pays for ads, their intended targets, and the tricks of...

What messages do advertisers send to encourage consumers to buy their products? Asking Questions about Body Image in Advertising will help readers discern the messages, both overt and implied, that tell consumers to change the way they look to help them...

More than a hundred years ago, Kraft started with one man's desire to make cheese accessible and long lasting. After many experiments in his kitchen, James L. Kraft came up with processed cheese by 1916. This innovation was the first of many successes!...

In 1908, Henry Ford changed the automobile industry with his Model T. It was simple, affordable, and revolutionary! Two years later, Ford launched a moving assembly line that transformed manufacturing. Creative designs and innovations have made the...

As the "Queen of Dairy", DQ captures the hearts and bellies of ice cream lovers worldwide. Dairy Queen began by selling soft serve ice cream cones with a curl on top. Soon, malts, shakes, banana splits, and more treats were added to the menu. Today, DQ...

Introduces readers to Finn's day going to the store. Discusses the concept of counting money by showing Finn buy different items from the store with his mom. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs; Extended Learning...

The fast-paced and profitable world of business involves important information, such as big data. This kind of information can be helpful for businesses, but it can also be used in ways that are not ethical. The informative and age-appropriate main text...

The fast-paced and profitable world of business involves important information, such as big data. This kind of information can be helpful for businesses, but it can also be used in ways that are not ethical. The informative and age-appropriate main text...

When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a...

When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a...

The economy affects nearly every aspect of a person's life, yet many find it confusing or boring. This outlook can cause people to ignore changes in economic policy that have a profound effect on them. By gaining a deeper understanding of what the...

The economy affects nearly every aspect of a person's life, yet many find it confusing or boring. This outlook can cause people to ignore changes in economic policy that have a profound effect on them. By gaining a deeper understanding of what the...

Describes the practice of bartering. An introduction explains how bartering is used by children in the cafeteria at school. The remaining chapters detail the history of bartering in ancient societies, the benefits and drawbacks of bartering, and how...

Describes how people work in order to make money. An introduction explains how people get a job or career, as well as how they are paid for the work they do. The remaining chapters detail different types of jobs, the level of training people may need for...

Describes the process of opening a business. An introduction explains how kids can start businesses of their own. The remaining chapters detail how to brainstorm, prepare, operate, and market goods or services through a business. Vivid images and a...

Describes the functions of banks and credit unions. An introduction explains how banks have evolved throughout time and why people still use banks today. The remaining chapters detail the services that banks and credit unions provide, as well as how they...

Describes the importance of investing money. An introduction explains how the stock market is used to help people and businesses invest. The remaining chapters detail different types of investments people can make and the benefits and drawbacks of...

Describes the importance of saving money. An introduction explains how it is never too early to learn how to save money. The remaining chapters detail the benefits of saving money, as well as explaining helpful methods of building a savings habit. Vivid...

Describes the concept of interest. An introduction explains how interest works over time and how percentages are used to determine interest rates. The remaining chapters detail different kinds of interest and the ways in which interest can be both good...

Describes how money is created. An introduction explains the process of how dollar bills are made in the United States, as well as the government departments responsible for making currency. The remaining chapters detail the history and value of money...

Introduces readers to Finn's day going to the store. Discusses the concept of counting money by showing Finn buy different items from the store with his mom. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning...

The show will go on, but it won't matter if no one is there to watch it. Populating the audience falls to people in advertising and marking, who generate publicity that is both free and purchased. This book focuses on some of the methods of these key...

Anyone who owns stock in a company owns a little piece of that company. However, since many people don't handle their own investments, they likely don't know what company they own a part of! In fact, they might not even know how their investments are...

Everyone needs money for the essentials of life. Individuals, however, get to decide how to use money, and not everyone is good at it! This book presents readers with clear explanations of financial goal setting and budgeting. Practical tips readers can...

Perhaps the most difficult decision anyone makes when money is involved is whether to spend or save. From birthday money from Grandma to a paycheck made from a paper route, the money young people make is no different. This volume covers the most basic...

Borrowing 20 dollars to go to the movies might not seem like much, unless the person you borrow from charges interest. This concept can be a difficult one for young people to grasp until they face this situation themselves. Luckily, this book simplifies...

One of the first steps toward good money management is opening a bank account or two. How debit and savings accounts work, how to get cash from these accounts, and more are covered in this introductory volume on using money. Practical tips such as...

What do the words and pictures on your shirt or shoes mean? Why did someone put those things on your clothes? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on clothing. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students...

Magazines have stories, pictures, and ads. Companies put ads in magazines to sell products. What do magazine ads look like? And what is their purpose? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see in magazines. Accessible text...

What do television ads look like? How can you tell that ads are not part of TV shows? Why do companies make TV ads? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on television. Accessible text and explanatory photos help...

Internet website offer information and entertainment. But many websites have ads too. What do ads on the Internet look like? Why are they there? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on the Internet. Accessible text and...

A series to build strong financial habits early on in life!Understanding how to make a budget, how credit cards work, and how to avoid scams are just three critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that the first credit...

A series to build strong financial habits early on in life!Understanding how to make a budget, how credit cards work, and how to avoid scams are just three critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that the first credit...

A series to build strong financial habits early on in life!Knowing about different jobs and how to make the most of their earnings are just two critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that doctors have some of the...