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(0)Elaine Scott
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Description
Many things come with instructions. Unfortunately, money isn't one of them. Most people learn how to use it-or lose it-by trial and error. Dollars & Sense is a basic operating instruction manual for money that will teach readers about the history of money, the way our American economy works, and how to make important decisions about personal finance. From skulls, sheep, and shells as barter in ancient civilizations to credit, interest, and collateral...
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Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
66 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Description
Through the eye of the Hubble, the author skillfully guides readers along the evolution of our universe, investigating a question that was once unanswerable: "Where did we come from?"
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Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Description
Describes the 2010 mining accident in San José, Chile, in which thirty-three men became trapped underground for over sixty days, and details the rescue efforts and the worldwide media coverage of the event.