Mum works really hard, but today there is no money left and no food in the cupboards. Forced to visit the local foodbank, Mum feels ashamed that they have to rely on the kindness of others, but her young daughter can still see all the good in her day like reading and drawing, and even the foodbank. Maybe one day things will be different but for now together they brighten up even the darkest of days. A moving insight into the sad rise and necessity of foodbanks from the perspective of society's most vulnerable, and an essential book to help develop empathy in younger readers.

Finding a million dollars in your back garden – every kid’s dream, right? That’s what me and my best friend Toby thought too.

Bouncy castles at school. Sweets for our adoring fans. Wearing sunglasses indoors (’cos that’s what all the millionaires do). There’s a lot you can get with a million dollars . . . including a whole lot of trouble.

Bonus tips on how to be a schoolyard millionaire inside!

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of moneys history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, readers will be stimulated from cover to cover.

A celebration of the joy of markets, cooking, and fresh food. Saturday is market day. We are looking for eggs, pumpkin, fruit, and bread. What will we find first? Where did it come from? And what will we make with it? Market Day is a non-fiction exploration of a trip to a fruit and vegetable market. Learn all about fresh produce and where it comes from with celebrated illustrator Alice Oehr!

Why should young people even think about saving for retirement? Why not run credit card debt up to the max if the bank is willing to lend it? Answers to these questions and others can be found in this basic guide to the fundamentals of personal finance written specifically for young adults. A wide range of financial matters on how to manage your money are discussed in a progressive fashion from the very basics of opening a bank account to budgeting, paying for college, financing a car, and tax-deferred retirement accounts so that readers with varying levels of knowledge are provided with all the information they need to stay out of debt and to plan for their futures. Touching on a wide range of financial matters, from the use of credit cards to planning for college and retirement, the volume logically walks readers through the process of handling their personal finances. Examples throughout the book as well as advice from financial and family counselors clarify specific points for students to help them learn how to save and budget, how to avoid the pressures of consumerism and escalating debt and how to manage all aspects of their money wisely. Sample lesson plans, an extensive glossary, resource lists and further reading lists provide students who wish to study specific concepts in greater detail with all the tools they need to do so.

Do you have a fantastic business idea but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you love your computer and want to make some money from something you enjoy doing. This book is a fantastic guide containing all the tips and tricks you need to your computer into a profitable enterprise and become a young entrepreneur (a Kidpreneur!). Sample areas covered include: blogs, vlogs, youtube, monetising your content, video gaming and online surveys. There is a strong emphasis on how to keep safe and what dangers to be aware of, for example in dealing with people in your money-making enterprise. It is part of the How to Make Money series - books that turn young people into young entrepreneurs, whether they're into cooking, computers, upcycling or simply using their spare time profitably!

Saving money for something? Then this is the book for you! Danny Dollar, the "King of Cha-Ching," will teach you to make money, save money, and spend money wisely--and to dream big! Maybe you get an allowance (clean the bathroom anyone?) or have been gifted money (birthday present?) but did you know that you can actually start a business and make your own money? Even as a kid! It's called being an entrepreneur. Danny shares tips for starting your own business, like how to write a business plan and raise start-up money (the money you need to get your business going). Plus, you'll learn how to open a bank account, create a budget, invest, and donate money. Danny will even introduce you to real life kids who are making their own money--and lots of it. Free yourself from having to ask your parents for money, and start making your own today!

Making money takes hard work and determination. This informative nonfiction book encourages readers to learn some of the basic skills for earning and saving money through moneymaking projects, entrepreneurship, patents on their own creative ideas, and fund-raising. With an emphasis on mathematic concepts such as interest and percentage, readers will have the tools they need to kick start responsible personal finances. Through Time For Kids content, bright images, informational text, accommodating charts and diagrams, readers will be inspired to earn and save money in ways they find fun and exciting! This book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students engaged from cover to cover this high-interest book!

Cha-ching! Learn everything adults wish they knew about money when they were kids-and more-including how to make it, save it, and multiply it! While money certainly isn't everything, one fact is true: No matter where you live in the world, money is a basic necessity. From the clothes on your back to the food on your plate, chances are, money is somehow involved in almost all of your day-to-day activities. In this book you'll discover exactly what money is, along with: * How society went from bartering to using bucks * Basics of saving (including some brilliant hacks), investing, and interest * What "credit" really means * Inventive ways to get your ideas flowing and money growing * What the stock market is, and how money moves around the world today * Ins and outs of cryptocurrency and other "new" money * The importance of giving back-one of the best things a fiscally responsible global citizen can do * Why being smart with money = a big step toward independence So jump in, and find out the mind-blowing secrets and stats about money!

Learn the ways that people have started from almost nothing to become millionaires and billionaires! Through examples of hard work and smart financial decisions, readers gain an understanding of how to invest money responsibly in stocks, commodities, bonds, and mutual funds while also learning the various ways that people have been successful in entrepreneurships. With Time For Kids content, informational text, fascinating facts, vibrant images, and inspirational examples, readers will be engaged from cover to cover. This book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students engaged from cover to cover this high-interest book!

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with saving money. Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her siblings. Her FIVE siblings who are so loud and bouncy, she wishes she had a place of her own to escape to for some peace and quiet. So what's a bunny to do? Get creative and figure out a savings plan--even if it means forgoing a treat or two. But saving is worth it because with a little patience and perseverance, Honey will be able to make her dream of having her owns space come true! This is the third book in the internationally acclaimed Moneybunnies Series--following Spend It! and Earn It!

This exciting series gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.|This exciting series gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.

This full-color graphic novel poses the question: "Go to school, get good grades, get a good job and invest in a 401(k)?" Not today! That's an outdated formula for success that hasn't adapted to the Information Age. Escape the Rat Race is the story of Tim, Tina, and Red and their entrepreneurial pursuits as they learn about money. Key messages include: How to create assets and how to make your money work for you--so you won't need to work hard for money all your life.

Welcome to the wonderful world of economics! Super Smart Thinking: Economics uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce important concepts, such as the economic problem, self-interest and government intervention. This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples. Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Economics.