The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included.

Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included.

This BUCK AND PENNY book is written with the intent to introduce the basic principles of financial literacy. Because finance encompasses every aspect of human life, knowing how to properly handle money will allow children to make proper decisions in the areas of giving, saving, spending, investing and retirement. Many times little thought is given to the planning of expenses and financial obligations. Credit card usage and debt is a way of life for most people. In order to break that cycle, parents should strive to make sure our children understand basic financial principals and help them establishing superior money habits so that future generations will be able to live happy fulfilling lives, DEBT FREE. Ramona Rogers has been an educator in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 14 years. Her passion and expertise makes for excellent presentation of the financial principles of earning, managing and retaining money in an easy to understand format for children.

Warning! Secrets of a Financial Adviser - Your Money, Your Life could change your life, making you happier, wealthier and confident that you have made the right choices. Helen West, Director of her own successful company, has made it her mission to explain important money and life issues clearly, and this book's lively informal approach, packed with helpful examples and exercises to make the make the process both understandable and fun, will appeal not just to young people, but all ages. Written in plain English, explaining concepts young people will understand, this book is a first step towards being financially savvy. With topics including how much you will really have to pay back if you take a university loan, to weekly budgeting and starting to save, this is a book every parent should buy their child as soon as he or she opens a bank account. It is also a book every grown-up should have read. Ending with a tool West calls The ABC Lifeplan, this book, teaches young people to set realistic goals for their lives and careers.

A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of money: how it works and how to look after it Knowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they're trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it! Get to know: Money will teach children aged 7+ about bigger topics, too - like what the bank does with your savings, how taxes are spent, and how billions are made and moved around the globe. Learning about money doesn't have to be tricky either - this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it's easy to digest. Inside the pages of this money book for kids, you'll find: - A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to money, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making key information easy to digest - A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of money - Current and up-to-date themes, including online safety, microtransactions and money wellbeing - Lively and colourful diagrams that present information in an engaging way This money guide features useful diagrams, colourful illustrations, interactive activities, and plenty of facts, making it perfect for budding money experts, and every child who wants - or needs - to know how it "makes the world go round".

How did people buy things before there was money? How has money changed over the years? How has money made life different? "Why is there money?" teaches the evolution of money in a simple way, for kids 5-8 years old. This poetic journey through time shows the sequence of events that led to the use of money, vividly illustrated in a range of settings. This practical perspective includes a rich array of messages, emphasizing privacy, security, fairness, and work ethic. "Messages to last a lifetime"

"Will Jones' Space Adventures & The Money Formula" is a fun, exciting, space adventure story for five to eight year old boys and girls. It is the first book, in a series of eight, to be released. At the weekends and during the school holidays, Will Jones works for a farmer on Ozimoth. From afar, on the planet of Spectron, in outer space, and through very powerful technology, the friendly King of Spectron is observing how Will works with his money. The King is intrigued by Will's money formula and wants to know more! Will and Ben are mysteriously abducted from Ozimoth and now find they are on their journey into far out reaching space and to a planet they know nothing about! The spaceship safely lands on Spectron and all of the travellers safely leave the spacecraft. During their visit, both boys make many new friends. However, little does anybody realise, that the planet is about to be invaded! The invasion is happening! Will suddenly realises and thinks, '...I have left my money in the place!' Will runs up long winding corridors of inner Spectron. He is trying not to be seen; he slowly sneaks up to the outer planet and is suddenly caught by a very large warring soldier from the planet of Grigan. Will is grabbed by the scruff of the neck and taken into the inner, royal chamber of the palace. By Will showing the warring Grigan Leader and the King of Spectron how he works his money formula a major intergalactic war is avoided.

A compendium of opinion on the causes of, effects of, and solutions to the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.

This informative book empowers young learners to take charge of their personal finances by exploring the difference between needs and wants. It includes a table of contents, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.