This title focuses on bank heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
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.
Yasi and her best friend Mina love playing under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard of their apartment building in Tehran. When the air sirens start howling, the girls rush to their homes to safety. Yasi doesn't understand the war with Iraq, but she knows it isn't good. The girls reunite in the morning, but Yasi lets her friend know her family has decided to move to the United States. Mina wishes they could go too. When the girls part, Mina gives Yasi a special gift to help her remember their friendship, their tree, and Tehran.
Tallulah is ready to start her work as the Great Lakes' first official mermaid! After taking the pledge to protect and care for the lakes, she's off--caring for the various creatures that call the Great Lakes home, keeping the water and shores safe and clean, helping the boats navigate the waterways, and more! Backmatter includes information on how readers can become an honorary mermaid themselves!
Take a deep dive into the rhetorical appeals that are part of the media we consume and learn how to utilize this knowledge in your own creation of media. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Examine the author's purpose that is always present in media - how to spot it, and how to use it intentionally to inform, persuade, and entertain. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Examine point-of-view and perspective. This book takes a deep look at how varying perspectives are influenced by values, and how these values can create both conscious and unconscious bias. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Learn to look critically at media to understand its audience, and how to tailor your own media creations to specific audiences. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
They may be small, but native bees prove that you don't have to "bee" big to make a big difference. Delve into the powerful effect native bees have on their environment. From bringing blooms to deserts to providing food for people and wildlife, learn how these underappreciated buzzy pollinators work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Part of our Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series, Identifying the Source takes readers through the process of analyzing media in order to tell fact from fiction. Includes explanation of how misinformation, disinformation, biases, and stereotypes play into the credibility of a source. Gives readers the information they need to start practicing looking critically at the media they consume. This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content.
Freshwater mussels don’t get as much attention as cute furry animals, but they’re more than just shells sitting at the bottom of a stream. Delve into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. From fighting pollution to signaling the alarm when things have gone wrong with a waterway, learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Despite their beloved status, elephants remain a threatened species, and their impact on the world around them goes far beyond their thunderous steps. Delve into the powerful effect elephants have on their environment. From planting trees, to bringing water to all, learn how these underappreciated gentle giants work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Dolores Huerta has worked for decades in support of laborers, farm workers, immigrants, women, and people living in poverty. Her tireless activism is presented in this early reader biography in a simple and age-appropriate way.
