Overview
People use money to buy all sorts of things-- some things they want and some things they need. Young readers discover the difference and find out how to make good money choices with simple, engaging text and colorful images.
Full Product Details
Author: Mary Reina
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.00cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 19.30cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9781491420829
ISBN 10: 1491420820
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 01 January 2015
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Large print, simple texts, and chipper color photographs combine to make this series a sensible introduction to financial literacy. Defined terms and child-friendly examples...explain what money choices are and why saving money is a good idea.-- ""Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book"" Students will learn about different types of currency as well as how to earn, save, and make wise choices with money. One strength of this series is the fact that it describes real-world money concepts that are appropriate for first- and second-grade students. . . .engaging, multicultural pictures will hold students' interest.-- ""Teaching Children Mathematics, NCTM"" The straightforward presentation makes this potentially complex subject understandable for young readers who will gain a basic understanding of how money is used in everyday life.-- ""School Library Connection"" This attractive series includes eye-catching and high quality full-page photos of children and clear, informative text. . . .Readers will see themselves in the multicultural kids featured on these pages: raking leaves, counting pennies, window-shopping. The photographs are not the usual bland stock image but rather are refreshing in their ability to capture true emotion. VERDICT A solid foundation for financial literacy curricula.-- ""School Library Journal"""
Large print, simple texts, and chipper color photographs combine to make this series a sensible introduction to financial literacy. Defined terms and child-friendly examples...explain what money choices are and why saving money is a good idea.-- Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book Students will learn about different types of currency as well as how to earn, save, and make wise choices with money. One strength of this series is the fact that it describes real-world money concepts that are appropriate for first- and second-grade students. . . .engaging, multicultural pictures will hold students' interest.-- Teaching Children Mathematics, NCTM The straightforward presentation makes this potentially complex subject understandable for young readers who will gain a basic understanding of how money is used in everyday life.-- School Library Connection This attractive series includes eye-catching and high quality full-page photos of children and clear, informative text. . . .Readers will see themselves in the multicultural kids featured on these pages: raking leaves, counting pennies, window-shopping. The photographs are not the usual bland stock image but rather are refreshing in their ability to capture true emotion. VERDICT A solid foundation for financial literacy curricula.-- School Library Journal
Author Information
Mary Reina is an experienced nonfiction writer for readers in PreK through elementary school. As a mother, consumer, and part owner of a business, Mary understands the importance of wise money management and teaching children good money habits as early as possible. Her published work also covers topics such as science, earth science, history, the environment, astronomy, and prehistoric topics. Her books include A Tour of Your Respiratory System and the digital book Giant Insects.
