Money Sense for Kids!

by Hollis Page Harman

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: 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.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

Reviews

[Taylor]

Name: Taylor Myatt
Title: Harmon, Hollis P.(2004). Money Sense For Kids!. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: HG221.5 .H33 2004
Brief Description: This book instructs on all things related to money. It divulges quite a bit of money “trivia” and
Cost: $12.81
Relevance and Relationship: This book could easily be incorporated with second and third grade money units which tie into the Kentucky Common Core Standards.
Purpose: To increase students’ money sense
Validity: Barron’s Education Texts has been publishing educational books since 1941. They have a very highly recommended reputation.
Format: This book is in a paperback print format.
Arrangement and Presentation: This book is divided into three parts. Part one introduces US currency. Part two focuses on obtaining a social security number and how to make money. Part three discusses how to invest in stocks and bonds.
Diversity: This book is appropriate for students, grades 4-7. It is appropriate for both boys and girls.

[Diana]

All about money, literally. I can't think of a thing that could have been left out. It was informative, amusing, and entertaining (learn how to fold dollar bills!). My boys weren't really interested in it, yet (7 & 9). I'll bring it out again in a year or so.