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Don’t shelter your kids from grown-up realities including money matters. Instead, teach your children how to handle money to avoid financial regrets later on. A powerful tool that you an use to teach the young about money are references books, like this.

The people of the world is divided, not only by locations, but also by religions. Different religions have different practices. In addition, different religions have various causes for celebration. In this book, we're going to tackle some of the most well-known religious holidays celebrated around the world. With this knowledge, your child will learn to accept and respect the other religions other people follow. Happy listening!

Would you like your child to learn about banks? Then here’s the book to start! Learning about banking and finance while still young will instill an early appreciation of money and savings. Financial literacy pertains to the ability to make effective money decisions. Yes, your child is ready to make such decisions, but with your guidance. Get this book in your learning collection today!

Did you know that Christmas is not the only holiday celebrated in December? Yes, Christmas is acerbated around the world but in specific regions globally, they have their own December celebrations, too. This book will introduce some of them. Knowing these facts will help pain a picture of worldwide diversity in beliefs and cultures. Listen to a copy today!

The realities of war could be burdensome to learn by young listeners. However, they need to be studied to create informed decisions when they mature. This book discusses the warfare that used the science of splitting atoms. How did it happen? What is the extent of damage of such warfare? Grab a copy today.

Learn how the Vikings lived using this easy book for third grade. It has information about some of the most notorious activities and tribe characteristics of the Vikings. Information on occupations, shipbuilding, and how the Vikings came to be known as the raiders of the sea are also included. Start listening today.

What are the Mesozoic eras? Are there many of them? This science book for third graders will take your kids back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. The descriptive texts, accurate content, and visual components will help create a suitable learning environment that’s recommended for third graders. Secure a copy now.

Have you seen the movie The Da Vinci Code? It discussed the Knights Templar in a fictional way. This time, however, you will be learning about the Knights Templar based on historical facts. It’s important to know the truth about movie characters and plots so that you will be able to discern truth from make-believe in a consistent manner. Secure a copy of this book today!

You see mummies on TV as evil fictional characters, but the truth is, they are not. Mummies are people of distinction that lived a long time ago. Mummification is a sophisticated means of preserving the dead, and it’s something that has baffled even modern scientists. This book, however, will look beyond the science as it tackles historic truths behind some of the most famous mummies known today.

Study the West African civilization using this targeted book on sixth-grade social studies. Using the knowledge indicated in this book, your child should be able to locate the Niger River as well as vegetation zones, which allowed West African Civilizations thrive. Encourage your child to relate these features to the trade of salt, gold, slaves, and food. Get a copy today.

Focus on the similarities and differences of the three ancient cultures that once thrived on Earth: Mayan, Incan, and Aztec. Learn about the unique features of each civilization. Learn about their cultures, achievements, and society, too. By learning about ancient civilizations, children will gain a better understanding of the modern world. Encourage this book today.

Fifth-grade social studies would touch on the lesson of the Phoenicians. Give your child an edge by getting him/her a copy of this book even before the lesson is discussed in school. Here, your child will learn to identify the unique characteristics of the Phoenician civilization. It will also discuss phonetic alphabet and why it is the basis of our modern alphabet.

Use this book to study the lives of the English colonies before 1750. Where did they come from? How did they adapt to the conditions of a new country? Go over the challenges they encountered and how they overcame them, and most importantly, what motivated them to cross the ocean and settle in a new land? Grab a copy and start listening today.

The Olmecs walked the Earth a long time ago, but their marks are still felt these days. In fact, some of the traditions you know may have originated from the Olmecs. Learn about the Olmec civilization, particularly their art and religion, daily lives, and discoveries. Get a copy and encourage your fifth grader to listen beginning today.

Today, Pompeii is a place of archaeological wonder. It is littered with bodies of humans in casts, locked in their final pose prior to death. Let’s review how Pompeii came to be a museum of people buried alive. What happened centuries ago? What did archaeologists find out about Pompeii? Learn the answers and more in this book today!

What was this free market that Adam Smith was referring to? You will know the answer in this book that’s appropriate for children. You might think that such principles are too complex for kids, but they’re not if you use the right learning tools. Go for books that have been written to match your child’s vocabulary, to facilitate easy understanding. Enjoy a good listen!

When North America was discovered, migration began. People from Europe came to its shores and become the early settlers. This informative book discusses the colonization of North America. Was it done peacefully? How did the early settlers adapt to life on a foreign land? What was colonial life like? Know the answers. Listen to this book today.

The Chinese have always been innovative. In fact, their ancestors can be credited for major historical discoveries that forever changed the course of history. Among these discoveries were the compass, the manufacture of paper, gunpowder, tea, and woodblock printing. Learn more about the treasures of ancient China. Grab a copy today!

Ancient Egypt was a hub of development. Discussed in this book of social studies are great achievements, including the development of writing and the impact of written records. Written records are powerful bases for the development of a civilization. There’s also information on culture and geography of ancient Egypt included in this book. Get a copy today.

What did ancient Rome give to the world, and even delivered on a silver platter? Well, Roman legacies range from art and architecture, to language and law. Learn about each of these Roman legacies in this wonderful book of social sciences. Feed your child with as much information as he/she can handle. If you notice even the slightest interests, push him/her to learn more. Good luck!