Rev. ed. of: The totally awesome money book for kids (and their parents) / Adriane G. Berg and Arthur Berg Bochner, 2002. Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-182), glossary and index.
Rhyming account of a little girl's quandary as she tries to decide what she can get with her dollar in a candy shop, toy store, deli, and pet department.
money! money?...a girl and her money -- money moments -- money emotions -- allowance -- quiz your $ style -- a big truth -- making money...going into business -- quiz is it the right job for you? -- will it work? -- parts & partners -- starting up -- quiz are you innovative? -- home office -- keeping the customer happy -- troubleshooting -- let's go shopping!...the wonderful world of shopping -- best buys, worst buys -- quiz what kind of shopper are you? -- shop smart -- six ways not to buy -- quiz spending spree -- quiz how gullible are you? -- plastic money -- saving money...get in the habit -- budgeting basics -- beyond piggy banks -- cash cards -- making money with money -- how to become a millionaire -- rich? rich!...twenty dollars -- two dollars -- one girl -- 101 moneymaking ideas.
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