Britney Makes a Budget is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.6 and Literacy.L.3.1a. Budgeting and handling money are two concepts that can be hard to understand, and readers will follow Britney as she learns the ins and outs of budgeting in this book with full-page color photographs paired with narrative nonfiction text.
In this narrative nonfiction book, the essential skill of money management is explained. A young girl details the choices that her mom makes to stay within the family budget. A picture-word glossary is included.
Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs?? ? If all bills cost the same, why do they have different values? ? What is bargaining? ? Learn how to make decisions, to negotiate (Yes, the exchange of trading cards on the patio is the first and most difficult of the transactions we will face!), to understand that the difference between price and value is fundamental. ? This illustrated book shows us in a fun, dynamic and efficient way the basic points for...
Understanding the value of money makes good financial "cents!" Students will learn financial literacy through real-world examples including creating a budget, analyzing family finances, determining value, and saving for a large purchase. This Spanish math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. The DOK-leveled Math...
When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and...
"It is fun to go to the grocery store. But you have to make a lot of smart choices. Look at your shopping list. Decide what to buy and how much to buy. Shopping is fun!"--
Having financial goals is an essential aspect of financial literacy. Readers explore the different types of financial goals people may have from childhood through retirement and discover the roles that saving and investing play in achieving them. Also covered are tips on saving and investing, the risks and rewards of investing, and ways kids can take small steps toward becoming active, informed, lifelong investors.
The ideas of money and banking might seem fairly concrete on the surface. And in many ways they are, but this resource offers readers a review of the rich history of money and banking, such as how it has been used through the years, and its evolution over time, such as from bartering to banking. The text also delves into how modern money has been made. This edifying text also tackles concepts like value. Readers will learn how banks work, the various...
