Economics For Children

Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the Americas. Even after the importation of enslaved people was banned in 1808, slavery did not end in the US. Listen to this book to learn about the Middle Passage, the triangular trade, and the people who continued fighting for change after the importation of enslaved people was banned.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who started a bank which made his family rich; Cornelius Vanderbilt, who became one of the richest people in the USA; W. K. Kellogg, who started the world's biggest cereal company; Elizabeth Arden, who built the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics company; Walt Disney, who started the famous entertainment company; Soichiro Honda, who started the Honda motorbike and car company.

Kids Making Money introduces children to the different ways adults earn money from jobs and helps them think about age-appropriate jobs kids can do, too. Ages five to eight.

Sharing with Others explains the values of charity and sharing one’s earnings and time. The book helps young children see the benefits of sharing their time and money. Ages five to eight.

Super-Smart Shopping models different ways children can help their families make good decisions when shopping and develop skills to be a smart consumer. For ages five to eight.

In his younger years, Ray Kroc sold everything from paper cups to real estate. He faced rejection a lot, but it also helped him build up persistence. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded, despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about grit. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard.

What do we use money for? Why might families want to save money, and what are some ways you can save it? Find out all about how money works, from earning and spending to saving up for needs and wants.

Like a super sharp knife, the tool itself is neither good nor bad. What matters is who is using it and why. Understanding the facts about credit keeps you using it safely and effectively, rather than being hurt.

The kids learn about budgeting and how to use the money jar system. Knowing how to set up and use a simple and effective budgeting system takes the guess work out of money decisions. Creating financial balance looks after the future and the present while controlling impulsive spending.

The kids begin their journey by learning the basics of how money works. The Money Game is exciting, fluid, and a whole lot of fun! Knowing how to ask questions and make conscious financial decisions puts kids on the path to success.

Un libro infantil para entender la crisis financiera. En medio de la última debacle económica, cuando los noticieros solo hablaban de default y deuda pública, Hernán Casciari descubrió con vergüenza que no entendía nada sobre el mundo bursátil. Y se preguntó si a otros adultos no les estaría pasando lo mismo. Entonces decidió informarse y escribió Papelitos, un cuento infantil para entender la crisis financiera. Más de dos millones de personas escucharon el cuento.

Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts - as well as the mystery and wonder - of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know! Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is your guide as you learn about the various forms of money and how it is used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest.

Ella really wants a soccer ball. But she doesn't have enough money to buy one. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car for her mom, gives the neighbor's dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends to earn cash. Will she have enough money to buy the ball in the end? Listen to this book to find out!

When Clara arrived in America, she couldn't speak English. She didn't know that young women had to go to work, that they traded an education for long hours of labor, that she was expected to grow up fast. But that didn't stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little.

Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn’t have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.

Financial literacy can start at an early age, leading to a lifetime of benefits. Here's a children's book on the all-important topic of how to make money.

Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then 10. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change.

What is money and how do we use it? Simple text compares the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage listeners to think further about money and its uses.

What is money, and how do we use it? Find out all about how money works, from earning and spending to saving up for needs and wants. Critical-thinking questions encourage listeners to think further about how people earn money.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Walt Disney, who makes dreams come true for himself and countless kids around the world.