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Money and Banking
Dollars and Sense: A Guide to Financial Literacy
Individuals need to become financially literate at an early age to be prepared to make sound decisions with money. In a fun way, this book explains how banks work, what they do with depositors' money, and how to grow one's money through interest and compounding. Readers will learn how the banking system and the Federal Reserve work together to stimulate the economy.
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Series Review: Dollars and Sense: A Guide to Financial LiteracyIn todays economic climate it is important that our students improve their financial acumen. This series is a good place to begin, each book covers a different aspect of financial literacy, and in a clear, concise manner explains what the concept is, how it effects us, and provides a good foundation for understanding the world of finance. ... The illustrations are helpful and sidebars provide further insight and understanding.Library Media ConnectionRL
Grades
5 IL
Grades
5-8 
