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A penny saved is a penny earned, we've all heard that old saying before. But savvy savers turn their pennies…
into dollars and even more. Learn about the various ways to save and how socking away a little money over time can vastly improve your life in the long run.Cash: How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It
Par Rashmi Sirdeshpande. 2020
EARN IT. SAVE IT. SPEND IT. GIVE IT - And become a money expert with Cash.Whether you want to become…
an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, save all your pennies or splurge on something you really want, having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting. And when it's used as a force for good, those pennies have the power to change the world.So, explore the fascinating world of money with children's author and former lawyer, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and discover what money is, why it matters, how to spend it and ways to make more of it!The Child Labor Reform Movement: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose: History)
Par Steven Otfinoski, Timothy J. Griffin. 2014
It’s the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to go to work to keep…
from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper apprentice in an English factory? Emigrate from Ireland in order to work in the New England cloth mills? Make your living on the streets of New York City selling newspapers? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to poverty, or even to death.The Business of Being a Toy Influencer (Influencers and Economics)
Par Kaitlin Scirri. 2021
Imagine getting paid to play with toys! Toy influencers can make big money just for giving their opinions on the…
latest games and gadgets. Discover what it takes to be a social media influencer, while learning basic economics and business skills, as well as important safety tips.The Business of Being a Gaming Influencer (Influencers and Economics)
Par Anita Nahta Amin. 2021
Have you dreamed of making money by playing video games? Getting paid to show off your gaming skills online sounds…
like an awesome career, but it takes more than just game skills. Learn about the basic business skills and economics behind this career in influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.The Business of Being a Music Influencer (Influencers and Economics)
Par Kaitlin Scirri. 2021
Are you always looking for the newest bands and singers? Do you love to talk about music and share your…
musical opinions with others? Then you might have what it takes to be a music influencer. Learn about social media marketing and basic economics, and discover what it takes to become a music influencer, all while staying safe and having fun.The Business of Being a Style Influencer (Influencers and Economics)
Par Anita Nahta Amin. 2021
Do you like trying new hair and make-up products? Are you always the first of your friend group to wear…
new trends? Then you might be on track to become a social media style influencer. Learn how your original takes on fashion could translate into a career by exploring the economics and business skills behind influencer marketing, while staying safe online.Fannie Never Flinched: One Woman's Courage in the Struggle for American Labor Union Rights
Par Mary Cronk Farrell. 2016
Fannie Sellins (1872&;1919) lived during the Gilded Age of American Industrialization, when the Carnegies and Morgans wore jewels while their…
laborers wore rags. Fannie dreamed that America could achieve its ideals of equality and justice for all, and she sacrificed her life to help that dream come true. Fannie became a union activist, helping to create St. Louis, Missouri, Local 67 of the United Garment Workers of America. She traveled the nation and eventually gave her life, calling for fair wages and decent working and living conditions for workers in both the garment and mining industries. Her accomplishments live on today. This book includes an index, glossary, a timeline of unions in the United States, and endnotes.Dosh: How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It
Par Rashmi Sirdeshpande. 2020
*The Times Best Children's Books of the Year List, 2020*A fun and accessible financial handbook helping boys and girls build…
their confidence and develop a positive money mindset. Having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting. And when it's used as a force for good, those pennies have the power to change the world. But managing money can seem daunting, especially in uncertain times. This book is here to build your confidence, transform you into a money expert and look toward the future.Whether you want to become an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, save all your pennies or splurge on something you really want, children's author and former lawyer, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, is here to help you make the right decisions. Discover what money is, why it matters, how to spend it and ways to make more of it in this fun and brilliant guide.Girl CEO: Priceless Advice From Trailblazing Women
Par Katherine Ellison, Ronnie Cohen. 2018
Rebel girls, young entrepreneurs, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will find inspiring success stories and practical advice for launching…
their own illustrious careers—right now!Mini-biographies of leading women entrepreneurs—from Katrina Lake to Oprah, Tavi Gevinson to Jessica Alba, and Ursula Burns to Diane von Furstenberg—offer windows into what it takes to succeed, with a particular focus on the challenges faced (and overcome) by girls and women. Each success story provides different lessons in life and leadership—such as how to: *identify a lucrative niche *build and maintain a brand *grow a loyal customer base *raise money for research and development *turn an interest (or a passion) into a career *build a strong network Fascinating figures from the words of media, technology, fashion, food, and more share their secrets with tomorrow&’s leaders.Dosh: How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It
Par Rashmi Sirdeshpande. 2020
*The Times Best Children's Books of the Year List, 2020*A fun and accessible financial handbook helping boys and girls build…
their confidence and develop a positive money mindset. Having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting. And when it's used as a force for good, those pennies have the power to change the world. But managing money can seem daunting, especially in uncertain times. This book is here to build your confidence, transform you into a money expert and look toward the future.Whether you want to become an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, save all your pennies or splurge on something you really want, children's author and former lawyer, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, is here to help you make the right decisions. Discover what money is, why it matters, how to spend it and ways to make more of it in this fun and brilliant guide.Beowulf: An Adapted Classic
Par Robert Vandel. 2000
This classic series of plays, novels, and stories has been adapted, in a friendly format, for students reading at a…
various levels. An excerpt from Beowulf: Out in the darkness, the monster stirred, gliding in shadow. Grendel moved quickly through the cloudy night, lurching up from the swampland. The warriors who were to guard the castle slept -- all but one. Beowulf, wakeful, was on watch for the demon. His anger mounting, he ached for revenge...Full Engagement!: Inspire, Motivate, and Bring Out the Best in Your People
Par Brian Tracy. 2011
In these tough economic times, everyone is expected to produce more with less. And yet, studies have shown that on…
average, employees are working at only a fraction of their potential. What are managers to do? How can they inspire their people to perform at their absolute best? Whatever the situation, a good manager can quickly organize a group of average performers into a high-functioning team capable of achieving tremendous results for the company. The secret is knowing how - and anyone can learn. In Full Engagement!, business success expert Brian Tracy shows managers how they can supercharge their employees' efforts. Packed with powerful, practical ideas and strategies, this eye-opening guide explains how to: Unlock the potential of each person * Motivate and inspire employees to peak performance * Trigger the "X Factor" that maximizes productivity * Drive out the fears that hold people back * Create a high-trust work environment * Set clear goals and objectives * Recognize, reward, and reinforce in a way that energizes every employee A manager's role is to achieve the highest possible return on the physical, emotional, and mental effort that his or her people put forth. It's not a return on investment. . . it's a return on energy. And when managers fail at that, they fail at their own job. With this essential guide, all managers can now hold the keys to unlocking superstar performance from their teamsThe Courage To Advance: Real life resilience from the world’s most successful women in business
Par Bonnie Hagemann, Lisa Pent, The WomenExecs on Boards. 2021
A powerful collection of 36 stories about how the world's most successful women have overcome some of life's biggest challenges…
to reach the top of their professions. This is a book written for every current and aspiring leader, revealing the things that leaders rarely talk about; the behind the scenes struggles.The women in these stories are powerful, internationally diverse and have impressive leadership accomplishments. They were brought together through one unifying experience: they have all completed the Harvard Business School Women on Boards program, a course that has turned into a movement. Today there are over 130 members of the WomenExecs on Boards network, from 17 countries. This is the network where organizations go to find educated, prepared, qualified and diverse women for corporate board seats.After reading this book you will be inspired to lead and make a difference for others whether it's running a company or leading a division, team, project, community event or your family and home. You will discover that you already have all you need to succeed when it gets hard, to never give up, and how to keep going through life's difficult and sometimes terrible challenges. These women want you to know that you are not alone, and that you can lean on the strength of those who have gone before you, keep leading and keep getting back up again and again.Economics: Principles and Practices
Par Gary E. Clayton. 2003
In Money Matters for Teens, young writers discuss their financial fears and the strategies they've learned to help them spend…
their money wisely, save for the future, and pay for college. The gap between the richest and the poorest Americans has been growing for decades, and experts predict it will continue to widen. Young people bear the brunt of this inequality because it makes it harder to get a job and to pay for the college education you need to move up the ladder. Political changes could help close the gap, but in the meantime, teens can help prepare themselves for financial independence. In this book, teens write about learning to handle money wisely, to manage their own income, to pay for college, and how our larger economic system determines their financial standing. Essays include: Equal Work, Unequal PayThe Rags to Riches MythJob-Hopping to a CareerI Took a Scam JobJob-Hunting TipsA Guide to Drama-Free BankingMy Credit Card Gave Me False SecurityWe Don't Save It for a Rainy DayHow Am I Supposed to Pay for College?Countdown to Independenceand more! Through these essays, teen readers—as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers—will pick up new tricks to managing their money but will also be provided a much-needed glimpse into how the world looks to our younger generations.Do you have what it takes to compete against the world’s most elite athletes? Be ready to put in the…
time, sweat, and tears that it takes. Choose which path to take on your journey to athletic excellence. Some choices lead to the big leagues, while others introduce other opportunities, or even a fall from grace.The Ancient Inca Economy (Spotlight On The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations Ser.)
Par Sarah Machajewski. 2017
The ancient Inca civilization is known having a developed economy, but the people didn’t use money. In fact, the society…
didn’t have it. This is just one fact presented in this volume, which provides an in-depth look at the Inca economy. The title covers terrace farming, irrigation, livestock, and the role of mit’a labor in ancient Peru. Through the text’s coverage of the government’s distribution of goods and services, readers will understand why the society is sometimes called a utopia. Written with age-appropriate language and accompanied by highly detailed images, this title makes classroom social studies concepts accessible for readers.Girls Solve Everything: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Building a Better World
Par Catherine Thimmesh. 2022
Brave women from diverse backgrounds make the world a better place through their businesses in this inspiring companion to the…
best-selling Girls Think of Everything by Sibert-winner Catherine Thimmesh and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science. Women all over the globe are asking questions that affect lives and creating businesses that answer them. Like, can we keep premature babies warm when they're born far from the hospital? Or, can the elderly stay in their homes and eat a balanced diet? Women are taking on and solving these issues with their ingenuity and business acumen. How did they get their ideas? Where does the funding for their projects come from? And how have some of these businesses touched YOUR life? Girls Solve Everything answers these questions, inspiring today's kids to learn from entrepreneurs and take on some of the world's biggest problems, one solution at a time.Money Sense for Kids!
Par Hollis Page Harman. 2004
The perfect book for learning about money for kids! Discover how boys and girls can find savings programs designed especially…
for them, how can they establish their own bank account, write checks, and use an ATM card. Also find out how kids learn about stocks, and even start to invest their own money! Readers will find out:How and where money is printed?What do all those long numbers and special letters on currency mean?How can banks afford to pay interest?This helpful book offers ideas on how kids can earn, save, budget, and invest money of their own. Also offered are puzzles and games that focus on the theme of money. Color diagrams and illustrations are on nearly every page.