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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! People spend money on food, fashion, and fun. But how can you spend money wisely? How do you figure out what you want to buy and what you need to buy? Money is a key part of our world, and knowing how to use it is especially important. Read this book to learn how to save, to spend, and to build your own budget. As part of the Searchlight Books™...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Most people earn income by working at jobs. However, jobs are not the only way to make money. People receive money as gifts, by selling something they make or own, and by investing. But did you know people don't get to keep all of the income they earn? From allowances and salaries to paying taxes, read this book to learn more about income....
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! It is easy to spend money when you have a credit card or a loan. But it is also easy to spend or borrow more than you can afford. How can you use credit responsibly? How can you avoid going into debt? Read this book to understand how credit works.
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Making your money grow over time is easier than you might think. Investing is a great skill to learn. The sooner you start investing, the more money you can make. But what kinds of investments are there? Which ones are risky, and which ones are safer? Read this book to learn how smart investors can grow their money.
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Twelve-year-old Pearl Li tries to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her crocheted amigurumi dolls.
Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. Its quirky owner, Auntie Cha, is the only adult Pearl can confide in about her art--if only her tech-obsessed family would understand...
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From an Idea to Disney is a behind-the-movie-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest entertainment empire. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company behind the world's favorite mouse, Mickey!
"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing-that it was all started by a mouse." -Walt Disney
Today, the Walt Disney Company is the biggest entertainment company in the world with theme...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Math is everywhere in shopping! See what's for sale inside this book-and how we need math to finish the purchase! You'll need your math smarts to add and subtract prices, figure out percentages with discounts and sales tax, calculate the best deals, stay within a budget, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!
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In America, the amount of money people earn for doing the same job isn't always equal. The United States only recently made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job, and the country's history of racism has created big wealth gaps between white and Black people that persist in the twenty-first century. Learn how income inequality originated, why it is a problem, and the ways people are fighting for an equal playing field.
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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet-but would a company by any other name sell as well? That's the million-dollar question behind every brand! More often than you may think, behind each brand is a person whose name may be better remembered for the product than for the person. Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores the inspirational stories of the people behind brand names such as Hilton, Hasbro, Hershey,...
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"As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold--he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans--pants made of strong denim fabric--which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world"--
12) Sony
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This super power technology company was built on a mission to create a place where engineers could freely work and achieve their potential. When post-war Japan entered a reconstruction period, Sony founder, Masaru Ibuka, sought to contribute to the new era, first making radios and other communication devices. Today, Sony produces high-tech televisions, cameras, gaming systems, and more. Find out more about Sony's fascinating history and successes...
13) General Mills
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Did you know that General Mills had to invent a special puffing gun to make Kix, Cheerios, and other breakfast cereals? This title feeds young readers background information about the Minnesota-based company that created Betty Crocker and a hunger for grocery store goodies.
14) Eye on Economics
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This informative yet approachable title gives students a clear Eye on Economics and encourages them to take part in the Economy in Action! With plenty of kid-friendly examples, this book explains micro and macro economic principles. Readers will learn about different economic systems that countries use to manage their economies, and the macro and micro economic activity within them. Regulatory oversight tools are also covered, as are international...
15) Barbie
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Barbie is popular enough to be recognized by her first name alone. But does Barbie have a last name? In this book, fluent readers can find the answer to that question while discovering other interesting information about Barbie. The famous doll's life story is on full display in this title.
16) McDonald's
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Did somebody say McDonald's? From its humble beginnings as a barbeque restaurant, McDonald's has established itself as a global giant with more than 35,000 restaurants worldwide. Find out more about how the iconic hamburger chain got its start in this title for young readers.
17) Nickelodeon
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As the company who brought you Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, and other loved shows, Nickelodeon has earned its rank as one of the top-rated cable networks in history. Originally called Pinwheel, this entertainment business has come a long way from dumping green slime on show contestants to earning an Academy Award for Rango, a feature film. Young readers will channel their minds to discovering more about Nickelodeon in this fun title.
18) Nintendo
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From the arcade to the home, Nintendo brings adventure and innovation to the gaming world. The plumber with overalls and a red hat is one of the brand's most well-known characters. Eager readers can uncover the origins of Mario and all his friends in this title about Nintendo.
19) Nerf
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Nearly fifty years ago, Reyn Guyer created the original Nerf ball. The lightweight toy appealed to many because it couldn't cause any damage! Since then, Nerf has blasted its way to becoming one of Hasbro's top brands. Learn more about the evolution of Nerf in this fun book for active minds.
20) Kraft
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More than a hundred years ago, Kraft started with one man's desire to make cheese accessible and long lasting. After many experiments in his kitchen, James L. Kraft came up with processed cheese by 1916. This innovation was the first of many successes! Today, Kraft is known for its cheese Singles, Macaroni & Cheese, and many more recognized items. Kraft will inspire hungry readers with its growing product line and powerhouse partnerships.
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