This fact-filled book is all about money, from how the concept of currency first started to how money affects the world today. Topics include rare coins, money manufacturing, banking basics, investments, how job type effects pay rate, ways to earn money as a kid, and so much more! Not only is this book educational, but it’s also fascinating, complete with fun facts, pictures, and even graphs. Most importantly, this book helps make money more relatable to children and stresses the importance of handling personal money well. 159 pgs, pb.
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014272
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9781426373282
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- Learn all about the history and importance of currency around the world with a focus on U.S. currency
- Makes the concept of money relatable to children
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Cha-ching! Welcome to the ultimate book of all things money!
Whether you're saving enough pennies for a pizza party or are already flush with cash, everyone needs to be smart with money. No matter where you live in the world, it affects pretty much everything in your day-to-day life. Find out why it pays to learn about money now, plus how to use your creativity and smarts to turn your dimes into dollars!
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Whether you're saving enough pennies for a pizza party or are already flush with cash, everyone needs to be smart with money. No matter where you live in the world, it affects pretty much everything in your day-to-day life. Find out why it pays to learn about money now, plus how to use your creativity and smarts to turn your dimes into dollars!
Discover:
- How society went from bantering to using bucks
- Brilliant saving hacks
- What the stock market is, and how money moves around the world today
- Ins and outs of cryptocurrency and other "new" money
- Basics of saving, investing, interest, and credit
- The importance of giving back- one of the best things a fiscally responsible global citizen can do
- Inventive ways to get your ideas flowing and money growing
- Why being smart with money is a big step toward independence
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | National Geographic Kids |
| ISBN: | 9781426373282 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.1875 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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