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Simple Economics

Simple Economics introduces the basics of economics through stories about two children and their experiences with their business: a lemonade stand. Join Mia and Tomas as they learn about a variety of economics topics, including banking, bartering, and even the stock market. The economy affects everyone, and this series provides important information readers will use throughout their lives as consumers--and possibly as business owners.

Banking
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces banking and explains services such as savings accounts and loans, banking insurance, and being a dependable borrower; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 530
  • ATOS 3.5
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Bartering
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces bartering and explains what it is, its benefits and challenges, and what makes a good transaction; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 650
  • ATOS 3.5
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Managing Money
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces money management, including how to create a budget and the importance of spending, saving, and donating; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 510
  • ATOS 3.1
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Payment Methods
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces payment methods including cash, checks, and credit; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • ATOS 4.0
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Supply and Demand
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces supply and demand, defining what they are, what affects them, and how they affect business; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 550
  • ATOS 3.4
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Taxes
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces taxes and explains what they are, how they are collected, and what they are used for; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 610
  • ATOS 4.0
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The History of Money
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces the history of money and discusses its development from items such as shells and furs to legal tender; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 610
  • ATOS 3.5
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Stock Market
From the Series: Simple Economics

Introduces the stock market and related issues such as shares, investing, and dividends; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 630
  • ATOS 3.6
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5

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