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With Financial Literacy Month right around the corner (April!), now is a great time to chat with your kids about money and sharpen their financial literacy. This Spring, National Geographic Kids Books is debuting Not-So-Common Cent$ (written by Sarah Wassner Flynn, ages 8-12, 160 pgs, paperback) — the ultimate book of all things money and an excellent resource to helps kids learn about earning and budgeting money, using a bank account and understanding the history of money, why we use it and how it works.
This book gives young readers a broad look at everything from cash to coins, credit cards to cryptocurrency and so much more. Find out how money is made, how banks began, why the cost of certain things changes over time and varies around the world, the very cool ways some people have earned big bucks, and how others share their savings to help people in need. Most important? This book gets kids thinking about how to save smart, spend wisely and even how to start making their own money. Featuring a kid-friendly layout, engaging and practical information and “Chameleonaire” — a top hat wearing chameleon that pops up throughout the book with cool facts and helpful tips — Not-So-Common Cent$ is designed to entertain while the words educate.
From kids looking to start filling their piggy banks to aspiring entrepreneurs, Not-So-Common Cent$ is packed with important facts about money that kids can’t afford to miss, including:
The basics of saving (including some brilliant hacks), investing, and interest
What “credit” really means
Inventive ways to get your ideas flowing and money growing
What the stock market is, and how money moves around the world today
Ins and outs of cryptocurrency and other “new” money
The importance of giving back―one of the best things a fiscally responsible global citizen can do
Why being smart with money = a big step toward independence
How money is made
Various banknotes and coins from around the world, and throughout history
Giveaway Time!
One lucky entrant selected by the entry form will receive the National Geographic Not-So-Common Cent$! (ARV $20) Open to entrants in the US (Sorry no Hawaii, Alaska), 18 years and older. Sorry No P.O. boxes. Open for entry from 03/14/2023-03/23/2023 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to the notification email and follow the directions to claim the prize or a new winner will be selected. The Kids Did it is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
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