Central Kansas Library System

Paying for everything from groceries to toys is easy nowadays. You can even do it with the tap of a phone or the swipe of the card. But money has changed a lot from when it was first put into use. Develop early money management skills and learn all about the history of money. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents We need money to buy everything from wants to...

Coins jingle and bills shake as you check your piggy bank. But how are these coins and bills made? Develop early money management skills and learn all about how money is made. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents We need money to buy everything from wants to needs. But what does it take to earn money, and how can we be smart about our money? Explore the basics...

Being smart with money means knowing when to save. It can be hard and take time, but it's worth it in the end. Develop early money management skills and learn how to save money. Bright photos and child-friendly examples make it fun to build financial literacy. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents We need money to buy everything from wants to needs. But what does it take to earn money, and how can we be smart about our money? Explore the basics...

Many people store food in refrigerators and clean clothes in washing machines. But long ago, these tools didn't exist. Big blocks of ice kept food cold. And people scrubbed clothes on long, bumpy boards. What other household tools have changed over time? Read this book to find out! Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection.

Some mammals have a little fur or hair, others have a lot! Learn how fur helps these animals survive.

Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered cars that people started by turning a crank. In what other ways has transportation changed? Read this book to find out! Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many plants depend on animals to help move pollen around so that the plants can reproduce. Readers will see how hummingbirds, mice, bats, and other animals play a big role in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept.

What Is a Gas? offers emergent readers a simple explanation of matter, a description of gases, and examples of how gases can change into different states of matter.

How do we get new roads or fund our public schools? Taxes! The government adds a few cents onto the bill for your meal or tank of gas and puts the money to use for everybody. Learn all about the different types of taxes, the levels of government that collect them, how your tax dollars are spent, and more. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!

Everyone has to have money to buy the things they need and want. But how do you get money in the first place? Learn all about making money. Discover different types of jobs, ways to start a business, and how to get paid even more. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!