People use money to buy all sorts of things- some things they want and some things they need. Young readers discover the difference and find out how to make good money choices with simple, engaging text and colorful images.
"Students will learn about different types of currency as well as how to earn, save, and make wise choices with money. One strength of this series is the fact that it describes real-world money concepts that are appropriate for first- and second-grade students. . . .engaging, multicultural pictures will hold students' interest."
Teaching Children Mathematics, NCTM
"This attractive series includes eye-catching and high quality full-page photos of children and clear, informative text. . . .Readers will see themselves in the multicultural kids featured on these pages: raking leaves, counting pennies, window-shopping. The photographs are not the usual bland stock image but rather are refreshing in their ability to capture true emotion. VERDICT A solid foundation for financial literacy curricula."
School Library Journal
"The straightforward presentation makes this potentially complex subject understandable for young readers who will gain a basic understanding of how money is used in everyday life."
