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Books in Robbie Readers: Money Matters: A Kids Guide to Money series

  • A Kid's Guide to Stock Market Investing

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Join Sasha and Tim and the rest of their class as they find out how the world s stock markets work, how they got started, and how everyday people can invest. Meet the Bull on Wall Street, learn the stock market jargon and codes, and even find out what to do if the market should take a tumble. Find out how, with your parents permission, you can buy a few stocks yourself. Even if you don t have the cash to invest in the stock market, you can track a fantasy investment and see what happens. Learn how to make your money work for you, and take the mystery out of stock market investing.
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  • Coins and Other Currency: A Kid's Guide to Coin Collecting

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. When Charlie brings a box of his grandpa s old coins to school, his classmates want to learn all about collecting coins and other currency. Join them as they learn how the idea of money started and the strange things people used before they invented metal coins and paper bills. Find out how coins are made, what secrets can be found on a dollar bill, and how to start your own coin collection. Meanwhile, you ll learn some fascinating facts about the history and culture of currency from countries all over the world. With this book, you ll be well on your way to being a knowledgeable numismatist.
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  • A Kid's Guide to the Economy

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Sept. 22, 2009)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Mrs. Clarkson s students are curious: Why does everyone keep talking about the economy? Why is it constantly in the newspaper and on the news? Parents talk about it at the dinner table, and families are dealing with money changes of all kinds. Learn with Mrs. Clarkson s students what economy actually means. Find out about the law of supply and demand whether in the marketplace or in school. Discover how the economy follows a cycle and how to recognize each phase. Best of all, you may find out how the economy affects your daily life and how you can handle whatever happens next.
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  • Budgeting Tips for Kids

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. Hannah s school is facing a budgeting dilemma: The school board wants to hire a new art teacher, but they don t know where they ll get the money. Learn with Hannah and her classmates why balancing what you earn (income) and what you spend (expenses) is an important lesson at any age. Figure out your average income and outgo, then decide what you need to do when they don t balance the way you want them to. Find out how to budget for those big items you have been wanting. Best of all, you may just discover that you have a lot more money than you ever thought you did!
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  • A Kid's Guide to Earning Money

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. In A Kid s Guide to Earning Money, join Mr. Franks and his class as they try to earn enough cash to get them to the new science museum. Follow them as they find out different ways to earn money from folding laundry to starting a car-washing business. Find out where to search for jobs, how to know if a job is right for you, and about the laws that dictate what kids can earn, what taxes they may or may not have to pay, and what jobs and hours they are allowed to work. If you ve ever wished you could earn some extra spending money, this book will help you on the road to putting cash in your pockets.
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  • Savings Tips For Kids

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, May 15, 2008)
    It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Perhaps you d like to save some money for horseback riding lessons, for college, or for a new music album. In Savings Tips for Kids, find out how to save money, just as Mrs. Bond s class learns how to save points that they earn in class. Find out about checking, savings, and other types of accounts you can have at your local bank, and discover the difference between simple and compound interest. Then find out why saving first and spending later instead of borrowing and trying to repay later is the best way to manage your money. Take the mystery out of money matters, and let your money work for you.
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  • Money Matters: A Kid's Guide to Money

    Tamra Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, May 15, 2008)
    Presents information for young readers on a variety of financial topics, including budgeting, different types of money, ways to earn money, the stock market, and how to save money.
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  • Money Matters: A Kid's Guide to Money

    Tamara Orr

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, Aug. 28, 2009)
    Follow a class of fifth-graders as they learn about money, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world.
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