The Secret Life of Money: A Kid’s Guide to Cash

“Cash is complicated, but in a seriously fascinating way. It makes us happy, sad, fearful, and even embarrassed.” Casual yet comprehensive, this informative guide to money presents the basics behind earning, saving, and spending wisely, while providing a crash course in economics. Employment, credit ratings, stocks, taxes, and investment (“Time... is also one of the most important ingredients to investment success. And that’s why you age makes you an incredibly powerful force”) are all discussed in clear, concise sections featuring cartoon spot art of impish characters, while concepts like inflation, economic bubbles, and microloans are illustrated in comic panels. Interviews with bankers, entrepreneurs, and other experts offer real-world background on some of the topics discussed. Readers landing a first job or opening a bank account should find insightful tips for developing a healthy and levelheaded relationship with money. Ages 9–13. (Mar.)