Your Money

by Gerry Bailey, Felicia Law

Overview

The How Money Works series gives an in-depth, yet easy-to-understand look at how economic systems work. From understanding personal finance to global trade, How Money Works provides insight to and appreciation for financial literacy. Topics in the series include personal, family country and world finance. Your Money, Where does your money come from? Do you earn it or is it given to you? What do you do with your money? Do you save it, spend it, or share it? Your Money takes a look at managing personal finances and the concepts of income, budgeting, handling debt, giving to charity and buying things. Includes a glossary, index, and discussion questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684040728
Publisher:	Norwood House Press
Publication date:	01/28/2017
Series:	How Money Works
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Money? 6

Is money just the stuff jingling in your pocket or purse - or more?

Money Is a 'Must' 8

You can do lots of different things with money - just keep it on the move!

Money Goes Around 10

When you pay for something in a store, the cash doesn't sit in the cash register for long.

Receiving Money 12

Hurray! There's some money coming your way.

Three Choices 20

You can spend your cash, save it, or give it away You have three choices.

Save It! 22

The best way to save is to give your money to someone else to make it grow!

Spend It! 30

You can spend wisely on the things you need and not waste your precious cash.

Give It Away! 44

You can help people all over the world by giving away a little of your cash.

Borrowing 50

Getting into debt, even if you are borrowing from family or close friends, can cause problems.

Budgeting 54

You can manage your money much more easily if you figure out a budget.

What's Next; for Money? 56

Additional Resources 61

Glossary 62

Index 64

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–6—Talking about money can be difficult, even for adults, but it is essential if one is to become financially independent and economically savvy. Using simple language in short, labeled paragraphs, this series contextualizes the way money works in communities, households, and the world at large, demonstrating that monetary issues don't exist in a vacuum. The authors delineate what countries, states, and cities spend money on, such as social programs, education, housing, and healthcare, and who is responsible for making broad financial decisions. The series also explains factors that affect families, such as budgets, credit, loans, insurance, taxes, rent, and much more, in an accessible way. Colorful, simply drawn graphics enhance the text, and helpful graphs and charts are employed to add perspective and illustrate more abstract concepts. VERDICT A comprehensive start to getting students to think about money and become responsible spenders and savers.

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