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4) Shark scam
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Two sharks convince giant tortoise Arlene to invest in their business, and Arlene takes the bait but soon finds out it was a Ponzi scheme. Includes information on Ponzi schemes"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Jamie and her friends Angeline and Isabella are studying "personal finance" in school, so they decide to put their heads together and come up with a way to earn serious money by creating some kind of food--the only trouble is none of them know anything about cooking.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
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Description
Barron's brand new Life Lessons series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees teaches a timeless lesson on the value of money and hard work.
10) Three cups
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
When he is five years old, a boy's parents start giving him a weekly allowance and promise him that many adventures will follow if he puts it into three different cups. Includes author's notes on teaching children to use money responsibly.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Jamie and her friends Angeline and Isabella are studying "personal finance" in school, so they decide to put their heads together and come up with a way to earn serious money by creating some kind of food--the only trouble is none of them know anything about cooking.
Author
Pub. Date
c1997
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Description
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day: On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.
Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday: Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.
Alexander, who's not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) going to move: Angry Alexander refuses to move away if...
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Description
Kass budgets her money carefully and expects her brother Joey to do the same. But Joey spends every dollar he earns. When he realizes he hasn't saved enough money to pay for something he's been dreaming about, Joey must either learn to budget or risk giving up his dream. A Boy, A Budget, and a Dream teaches financial literacy and money management to children ages 4-8 in a fun and easy way!
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Description
"Financial habits form early. Children learn by observing a parent's behavior and through their own experiences. That's why it's important to make sure your children are treating money the right way. From allowances and birthday money to cash they'll one day earn babysitting or mowing lawns, The Squirrel Manifesto provides a platform to set your children on the path to a lifetime of fiscal responsibility. Just as a squirrel gathers nuts to prepare...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Description
While Tia Isa wants to save money for a car that will take the whole family to the beach, her niece does odd jobs for neighbors. But it's hard to save enough when half the money is set aside to bring family members who live far away to join them someday. Meg Medina's simple, genuine story about keeping in mind those who are far away is written in lovely, lyrical prose and brought to life through Claudio Munoz's charming characters.