Describes the history and purpose of taxes. An introduction explains how money from taxes can benefit the well-being of a community. The remaining chapters detail the history of taxes in society, as well as how taxes work in the United States.
Describes different ways people can pay with money. An introduction explains the history of how early people paid for goods and services before bills and coins were created. The remaining chapters detail the many ways people can pay for things today, including with physical money, debit and credit cards, and banking apps.
Describes the process of opening a business. An introduction explains how kids can start businesses of their own. The remaining chapters detail how to brainstorm, prepare, operate, and market goods or services through a business.
Describes how people work in order to make money. An introduction explains how people get a job or career, as well as how they are paid for the work they do. The remaining chapters detail different types of jobs, the level of training people may need for those jobs, and how people decide on a career.
Describes the importance of saving money. An introduction explains how it is never too early to learn how to save money. The remaining chapters detail the benefits of saving money, as well as explaining helpful methods of building a savings habit.
Describes the concept of interest. An introduction explains how interest works over time and how percentages are used to determine interest rates. The remaining chapters detail different kinds of interest and the ways in which interest can be both good and bad.
Describes the importance of investing money. An introduction explains how the stock market is used to help people and businesses invest. The remaining chapters detail different types of investments people can make and the benefits and drawbacks of investing.
Describes how money is created. An introduction explains the process of how dollar bills are made in the United States, as well as the government departments responsible for making currency. The remaining chapters detail the history and value of money around the world.
Describes the concept of cryptocurrency. An introduction explains the basics of cryptocurrency and how it works. The remaining chapters detail the benefits and drawbacks of using cryptocurrency, as well as examples of how cryptocurrency is used today.
Describes the practice of bartering. An introduction explains how bartering is used by children in the cafeteria at school. The remaining chapters detail the history of bartering in ancient societies, the benefits and drawbacks of bartering, and how people still barter for goods and services today.
Describes ways to budget money. An introduction shows how kids can save their allowance over time to purchase a new toy or treat for themselves. The remaining chapters detail the difference between wants and needs, as well as how to track income and expenses in day-to-day life.
Describes the functions of banks and credit unions. An introduction explains how banks have evolved throughout time and why people still use banks today. The remaining chapters detail the services that banks and credit unions provide, as well as how they can keep money safe.
Explores the dangers of artificial intelligence. This book gives concrete examples of how artificial intelligence can cause harm.
Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Vietnamese immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.
Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
Before slavery was abolished in the United States, more than 100,000 slaves escaped to freedom with help from the Underground Railroad. A secret network of safe houses, the Underground Railroad is an important part of American history. Underground Railroad workers such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass devoted their energy and even risked their own safety to help enslaved blacks escape to freedom.
In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. The Tuskegee Airmen were exceptional pilots during World War II, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.
Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
The Civil Rights Movement was a time of drastic change in America. From the end of Reconstruction, when blacks were denied their rights in the South, through the Montgomery bus boycott and Dr. Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, to the election of the first black president of the United States, witness the events that forever changed the way we look at race.
Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including their history and importance for Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
