Country Money (How Money Works)

by William Whitehead, Gerry Bailey, and Felicia Law

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Pub Date Aug 18 2015 | Archive Date Feb 02 2017

Description

It takes a lot of money to keep everything within a country running. Whether it’s a local school or the national defense, there is much to provide for and maintain. Many things influence a country’s economy, such as availability of natural resources, population, geography, climate, its neighbors, and more. Who makes sure all of it is working properly and where does the money come from? Read Country Money to find out how government earn spend and budget. Discusses fiscal responsibility, importing and exporting and currency valuation in an easy to understand, accessible manner. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, websites and books for further information, and discussion questions.

It takes a lot of money to keep everything within a country running. Whether it’s a local school or the national defense, there is much to provide for and maintain. Many things influence a...

A Note From the Publisher

As of January 1st, now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook! The How Money Works series gives an in depth, yet easy to understand look at how economic systems work. From understanding personal finance to global trade, How Money Works provides insight to and appreciation for financial literacy. Topics in the series include personal, family, country, and world finance.

As of January 1st, now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook! The How Money Works series gives an in depth, yet easy to understand look at how economic systems work. From understanding...

Advance Praise

Talking about money can be difficult, even for adults, but it is essential if one is to become financially independent and economically savvy. Using simple language in short, labeled paragraphs, this series contextualizes the way money works in communities, households, and the world at large, demonstrating that monetary issues don’t exist in a vacuum. The authors delineate what countries, states, and cities spend money on, such as social programs, education, housing, and healthcare, and who is responsible for making broad financial decisions. The series also explains factors that affect families, such as budgets, credit, loans, insurance, taxes, rent, and much more, in an accessible way. Colorful, simply drawn graphics enhance the text, and helpful graphs and charts are employed to add perspective and illustrate more abstract concepts. VERDICT A comprehensive start to getting students to think about money and become responsible spenders and savers.

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EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9781599537191
PRICE	$21.95 (USD)

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Heather B, Librarian

This is the book that Social Studies teachers and Librarians have been waiting for! With great explanations, examples and pictures, Country Money will be the go-to resource for all students in elementary through middle school!

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Jayna C, Reviewer

This is a great informational book on economies. It includes information about types of economies, taxes, services, etc...
Perfect for a lesson, a research activity, or just because!

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Librarian 269868

An excellent child-friendly book that comprehensively describes almost every possible aspect of the how/what/why of money and the importance of the economy to different countries. The text is straight-forward and contained to small enough segments to ensure that the content is not overwhelming. The illustrations are endearing (reminiscent of Quentin Blake). I can see this being very useful for helping children understand a topic that is largely unknown even to many adults.

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Myra Z, Educator

This book raises big, important, meaty questions for readers to think about and clear information to help them think. Using many nonfiction features such as maps, photographs and captions, and lists of multiple causes, this book invites readers to apply economic concepts to themselves. I especially like the ending which poses discussion questions that have no easy answers.