moneymaking projects

When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.

When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.

Ten-year-old Beans Curry, a member of the Keepsies, the best marble playing gang in Depression-era Key West, Florida, engages in various schemes to earn money while "New Dealers" from Washington, D.C., arrive to turn run down Key West into a tourist resort.

Brianna Justice is the president of her Detroit middle school's sixth grade, but she is finding the position a real headache--beside the normal troubles of being in a new school, and the sudden coldness of her old friends, there is a class trip to Washington, D.C. coming up and she needs to figure out how to raise the rest of the money so that the class can go.

As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her eleventh birthday go astray.

"A fun and fresh graphic-novel series spin-off of the New York Times best-selling Click series, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! The girls hope the path to fashion, fame, and fortune starts with taking up as many summer jobs as two besties can find, but nothing can prepare them for a dogsitting mishap that throws their business plan--and friendship--into chaos!"--From the publisher's web site.

Best friends Izzie and Emma, who is deaf, open a lemonade stand and learn how to run a business. Includes words in sign language, a glossary, content-related questions, and writing prompts.

"Robbie Reynolds isn't just a genius. He's a super SUPER genius! But he doesn't have the cash to fund his ultimate (and top secret) project. That's why he's opening a lemonade stand. Not just any lemonade stand: this one is state of the art, and his automatista can make you any flavor of lemonade your heart desires! Bacon, salsa, potato salad, dirty diaper-anything you want. Unfortunately, Robbie isn't the only one in the lemonade hustle. Daphne Du-Ri, his new across-the-street has her own setup going, and something about her lemonade is resonating with people in ways Robbie's can't. Before the week is over, Robbie and Daphne are in a full-on lemonade war-- one that Robbie is quickly losing"--Back cover.

Splat opens a lemonade stand to make enough money to buy a ticket to the Super Jumbo Water Park. But when Spike opens another lemonade stand right across the street, Splat is in for some friendly competition. He s going to have to think fast to beat his rival!.

Some teens adore dogs. Others are wild about cats. Still others love horses, are fascinated with snakes, or daydream about being an expert on exotic species. What unites them is their love of animals. They'll all find ways to cash in on that enthusiasm in this effective and informative resource. It describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are tons of helpful tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money.