This book follows Mia and her mommy on their Saturday morning trip through the grocery store. When Mia spots her favorite treat, she gets a lesson on the value of saving and budgeting. Children will enjoy this rhyming introduction to the basics of money management.
On Boxing day 2004, Rob, Paul, Mattie and Rosie Forkan tragically lost their parents in the Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka. Aged from 8 to 17, they subsequently faced a harrowing and solitary 200km trek across the decimated country to get home to safety. In the decade since the tsunami, Rob and Paul have created a multinational brand, Gandys Flip Flops, which was based in the front room of their rented flat and has been endorsed by entrepreneurs including Richard Branson, and set up Orphans for Orphans, a charitable organization that uses 10% of the profits to support children deprived of education, nutrition and medication.
Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day.
Cordelia is little girl, who is being teased because she has red hair and is therefore unlike the other children in her village. The children sing a folksong that bears Cordelia's name, which only adds to the pain of the teasing. She runs away to find her fame and fortune (like the cat in the fairy tale) so no one will tease her anymore. On her way, she meets an old woman who also went seeking for her fame and fortune all over the world. Cordelia thinks the old woman may have the answer to her problem. But does she? And is running away the solution to the problem, anyway?
Even if you haven’t been good with money in the past, you can teach your kids how to do things differently—and they’ll actually have fun learning—with Financial Peace Kids! Plus, this toolkit features reinforced fabric envelopes and a heavy-duty Chore Chart that’ll hold up against the wear and tear that comes with having fun.
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower is betting that he can make a whole gallon of toothpaste for the same price as one tube from the store. There’s just one problem, he has to solve real-life mathematical equations first! With help from his good friend Kate Mackinstrey, can these two entrepreneurs keep up with the high demand for their popular product? Beloved children’s author Jean Merrill introduces readers to the ins and outs of a budding business, from costs to profits, in this exciting tale about perseverance, ingenuity, and underdogs.
In 2008, America went through a terrible financial crisis, and we are still suffering the consequences. Families lost their homes, had to give up their pets, and struggled to pay for food and medicine. Businesses didn’t have money to buy equipment or hire and pay workers. Millions of people lost their jobs and their life savings. More than 100,000 businesses went bankrupt.
Beautiful pages reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating story of LEGO® bricks and the history behind them in this newly updated edition of The LEGO® Book. Along with 56 new pages, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO history, and special features spotlight numerous groundbreaking and momentous achievements. Includes new and updated information about LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Friends, and much more.
With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms “the dismal science” of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we’ve got . . . and sometimes what our neighbors have got. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought; to markets free and otherwise; to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. It’s the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. A must-read for every citizen and every voter.
After inventing a bestselling excuse-generating app, twelve-year-old Benjamin "Benji" Franklin became the world's youngest and, well, only ZILLIONAIRE. Unlike other fat cats, this tiny tycoon uses his wealth for the greater good instead of selfish gain -- because it's not all about the Benjamin!
Get a glimpse into the life of a busy business mogul, how she balances work and life in the modern world. Tallulah the Tooth Fairy is not only the founder and CEO of the largest teeth collecting organization on the planet, Teeth Titans, Incorporated, but also a clever and wildly successful businesswoman with an affinity for all things dental. When faced with an unexpected challenge—six-year-old Ballard Burchell leaving a note instead of a tooth under his pillow—Tallulah must put her innovative problem-solving skills to the test!
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have. With a catchy refrain, plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a tale that's great for both storytime and classroom use.
More than just a read, this book comes with a coupon for $20 OFF the recipient’s first share of stock in a company they love. Whether they buy a single share from GiveAshare.com or invest through a brokerage account, readers will gain valuable hands-on experience with stock ownership and have this award-winning book as a guide every step of the way.
By examining “the real thing” ingredient by ingredient, this brilliant history shows how Coke used a strategy of outsourcing and leveraged free public resources, market muscle, and lobbying power to build a global empire on the sale of sugary water. Coke became a giant in a world of abundance but is now embattled in a world of scarcity, its products straining global resources and fueling crises in public health.
Greg Kenton has two obsessions -- making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he's ready to declare war.
