Minds Think: A Kid's Guide to Money 
This activity book teaches the basic concepts of financial decision making in an informative, fun way. Topics include: earning, spending, opportunity cost, budget basics and saving.
http://www.clevelandfed.org/Learning_Center/Online_Activities/great_minds_think/Great_Minds_Think.pdf
The Story of the Federal Reserve System
Describes the major functions of the Federal Reserve System, the tools of monetary policy and how they work, and the other ways in which the Fed helps the U.S. economy and financial system to function. 24 pp. New York –
http://www.newyorkfed.org/education/addpub/Comic_FRS.pdf
The Story of Foreign Trade and Exchange
Explains the basic principles underlying foreign trade and exchange. 24 pp.
The Story of Banks
Follows three young entrepreneurs as they use progressively more sophisticated bank services over a 23-year period.
Also explores the role of checking deposits and lending in money creation. 24 pp.
written by Debra Carpenter-Beck; adapted by Stephen Devaux; illustrated by Carrie Hartman
Explores the economic problem of scarce resources and society's reactions to such problems via a children's story.
You have option to view the PDF, print it or you could order this one for free, for under 25 copies. 25+ will have a $1 charge.
http://www.bostonfed.org/education/pubs/wishes.pdf
The Road to Roota
Teacher's guide designed to accompany the comic-style booklet, Wishes & Rainbows.
Provides background information, an analysis of the economic themes in the comic-style booklet, discussion questions, a glossary of economic terms, and classroom activities.
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