M is for Money: An Economics Alphabet (Science Alphabet) - Hardcover

Shoulders, Michael; Shoulders, Debbie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585368172 ISBN 13: 9781585368174

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2015

Synopsis

This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money uses snappy rhymes and expository text to introduce subjects ranging from supply and demand to taxes. Dynamic and witty artwork brings each topic to life.

About this title

About the Author:

Educator and literacy advocate Dr. Michael Shoulders has written several books for Sleeping Bear Press including the companion title, N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet and the recently released Say Daddy! When not traveling to schools and conferences, Mike lives in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Marty Kelley is the author of seven picture book books for young readers. Also a musician, he taught second grade before becoming a full time author-illustrator. Marty Kelley lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, three chickens, and one duck. This is his first novel.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 3–6—This picture book primer offers students a broad introduction to economics, but the alphabet approach is an imperfect format helped little by the illustrations. Content ranges from simple ideas such as "Loan," "Money," and "Spending" to harder concepts that include "Demand and Supply," "Goods and Services," "Needs and Wants" to much more difficult abstractions such as "Exchange Rate," "Yearly Economic Growth," and "Zero Profit Condition." The alphabetic sequence mixes up any logic that might build understanding among the various concepts, instead forcing readers to take each topic individually. The simple four-line poems contribute little besides conforming to the series format. VERDICT This cursory introduction to the subject of economics is best suited for browsers.—Dorcas Hand, Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston, TX

About this edition

• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1585368172
• ISBN 13: 9781585368174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kelley Marty