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Do I Need It? Or Do I Want It?
Making Budget Choices
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By Jennifer S. Larson
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©2010
Lerner Publications

Series: Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Exploring Economics

ISBN-10: 0-7613-3914-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-7613-3914-4




Guided Reading: L
Lexile Level: 510

Pages: 32
Trim Size: 7 3/4 x 10 1/4
Dewey: 332.024
Reading Level: 2

Interest Level: K-2
Ages: 5-8

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Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Hands-On Activities, Index, Photo Captions, Table of Contents, Websites
About the Author
Jennifer S. Larson has written many nonfiction books for young readers.
The Horn Book Guide
"Bright, colorful photographs and simple text teach children skills such as how to create a budget and how to be responsible buyers and/or sellers." --The Horn Book Guide
School Library Journal
"Larson's books will help ease younger readers into the world of economics." --School Library Journal

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