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Both Money Matters: An Introduction to Economics and Booms, Bubbles, & Busts: The Economic Cycle are part of Heinemann Library’s The Global Marketplace Series.

Money Matters: An Introduction to Economics
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Learn how the decisions that you make every day affect the economy in this book that explores basic economic concepts, including supply and demand, business organizations, banks, taxes and trade.
 
Reading Level: Grades 9-12
Educational Focus: Economics
Book Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Heinemann Library (2010)
Booms, Bubbles, & Busts: The Economic Cycle
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Explore the cyclical history of the global financial markets. Learn about key indicators, like Gross Domestic Product, unemployment, and inflation and how these indicators relate to the economic cycle.
 
Reading Level: Grades 9-12
Educational Focus: Economics
Book Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Heinemann Library (2010)
 
Book Coming in 2011
How Currency Devaluation Works
 
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College is more expensive than ever, but students and their families have options. Learn about ways to pay for higher education, including scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs, and strategic school choices.
Made 2010 Amazon.com Hot New Release List
Reading Level: Grades 9-12
Educational Focus: Thinking About College Series
Book Length: 80 pages
Publisher: Rosen
Classroom(2010)
How Credit Crises Happen
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From 2007 to 2009, banks failed, companies closed, millions of people lost their jobs, and credit dried up. What happened? Find out in this book that explains credit crises and how to prevent future problems in the financial system.

 
Reading Level: Grade 9-12
Educational Focus: Real World Economics
Book Length: 80 pages
Publisher: Rosen Publishing (2010)
 

Managing Money and Raising Money are part of the Heinemann Life Skills Set Series for Middle School and High School Students.

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In today’s changing financial world, people need to understand money management now more than ever.  Managing Money discusses good budgeting, banks, interest rates, credit cards and the stock market.  It gives readers the tools they need for successful money management.
 
Reading Level: Grades 6-9
Educational Focus: Life Skills/Financial Literacy
Book Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Heinemann (2008)
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Do you want to be an effective fundraiser? Raising Money is a guide to raising funds on your own or as part of a team.  Learn how to choose the right location, best utilize your interests and skills, form a committee and many other valuable tips.
 
Reading Level: Grades 6-9
Educational Focus: Life Skills/Financial Literacy
Book Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Heinemann (2008)
   

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009, 2010, and 2011

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Barbara Gottfried Hollander is a contributing editor of the 2009, 2010, and 2011 editions. The World Almanac and Book of Facts is “a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information…” writes Donald Altschiller of the Wall Street Journal.
 
 
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When Henry trips over a tree root, his dream of becoming a secret explorer seems possible. With the help of an earthworm named Sam, Henry begins a winter adventure. Can Henry the Great and Singing Sam do the math? Will Henry become a secret explorer?
 
“An entertaining read for young
children and young explorers!”
-Howard Price, The Trades
Reading Level: Ages 4-9
Educational Focus: Math
Book Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Publish America (2004)
 
 
 
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Set on the colorful island of St. Martin,
the story begins at the beautiful Butterfly Farm. As Monica the Monarch dreams of seeing the world beyond the Farm, her family always reminds her:
 
“Silly Monica, butterflies don’t see
islands. Butterflies stay on the Farm.”
But one day, Monica does leave the Farm. From the sparkling Caribbean Sea to the busy city streets of Marigot, Monica finally explores the Island - and learns that she’s not such a silly butterfly after all.
Reading Level: Ages 2-8
Educational Focus:Science Page
Book Length: 25 pages
Publisher: Xlibris (2008)
 
 
First Budget, First Bank Account and First Investments, First Job Smarts, First Car Smarts, First Credit Cards and Credit Smarts, First Apartment Smarts, How Inflation Works, How a Recession Works, How a Depression Works, How Globalization Works, Making Good Choices About Fair Trade, Gold Standard, How Trade Deficits Work, How Imports and Exports Work, How Buying and Selling Futures Works, How Commodities Trading Works, FAQ Financial Literacy
 
 
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