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Escape the rat race

learn how money works and become a rich kid
2012
In graphic novel format, teaches financial intelligence through the story of Tim the turtle, who runs out of money at the amusement park and learns lessons from his friend, Red, about assets and liabilities, how to get rich through one's ideas rather than a job, and why it is smart for kids to think about starting a business.

Josie Bloom and the emergency of life

2020
In 1977, middle-schooler Josie secretly takes on her aging grandfather's financial problems while also helping her friend Winky bail his Major League Baseball idol out of the town jail.

Lo necesitas o lo quieres?

2015
Simple text helps children learn the differences between needs and wants and the role each plays in daily life.

Always broke?

skills to make more money
"Readers will learn about earning money through part-time jobs or making and selling products. Other . . . topics covered include saving and making budgets, banks and different types of accounts, and credit cards and debt. Readers will come away knowing how to be a thoughtful consumer and make the most of their money"--Provided by publisher.

Less than zero

While trying to save enough money to buy a new ice scooter, Perry the Penguin learns about managing his money and about negative numbers.
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Do I need it? or do I want it?

making budget choices
An introduction to budgeting that explains how to make a budget and stick to it, how to decide if something is a need or a want, why it is important to have a budget, and how to save and spend money wisely.
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Jobs for kids

the guide to having fun and making money
Discusses the advantages of working and offers tips on assessing your talents and abilities, finding a job, acting responsibly, handling disasters, and setting prices.
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I'm broke!

the money handbook
An introduction to personal finances that provides advice, facts, and quizzes on budgeting, saving, banking, the economy, loans, investments, credit cards, and more.
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101 ways to be smart about money

Lists 101 ways to be money smart, looking at inventive ways to save and spend, and including tips on avoiding scams and pitfalls.
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