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The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
Written by Gene Barretta
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Harper Collins, 2020

George Washington Carver’s secret childhood garden helped him develop a love of nature that shaped his adult achievements as a botanist, scientist, and inventor. 

Reading level: 4.5
Interest level: K-3

Economic concepts: 

Human Capital
Productive Resources
Choices

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Someone Builds the Dream
Written by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrated by Loren Long
Penguin, 2021

An exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world — from the making of a bridge, to a wind farm. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to saw the boards and pound the nails. 

Reading level: 2.0
Interest level: K-3

Economic concepts: 

Productive resources
Jobs
Interdependence
Specialization

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Give it!
A Moneybunny Book
Written and Illustrated by Cinders McLeod
Penguin, 2020 

Chummy likes to help others and with his grandma’s advice he starts reconsidering the best way to spend his money. 

Reading level: 2.0
Interest level: P-2

Economic concepts:

Goods & Services
Philanthropy
Money
Saving

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