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Trace the history of communications -- from hieroglyphics to the information superhighway.

An intriguing look at the secrets of the media -- the way information is spread by television, radio, newspapers and the Internet. Original photography and lively, informative text illustrate the fascinating story of how people have communicated with each other across cultures and through the ages. See the oldest printed book in existence, the world's smallest camera, a city destroyed in the 1st century reconstructed by virtual reality, and ancient Roman writing implements. Learn the way a modern global advertising campaign is put together, how journalists record news, why propaganda can backfire, and how photographs can lie. Discover the first alphabets, how body language can betray your secret emotions, how cropping a photograph can reverse its meaning, why telepathic communication could soon be commonplace, and much, much more! ... Read more

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Explains the development of money from its origins in the bartersystem to its modern usage as cash checks and credit cards ... Read more

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A Wall Street wiz kid teaches teens all about investing

At the age of 8, when most kids look no further than baseball cards and video games, young Tim Olsen bought his first stock.

Now, with a diverse portfolio in hand, this13-year-old wunderkind has written The Teenage Investor.

Olson explains for teens, Gen-Xers, and their parents how to build wealth in the stock market by starting now. He then outlines a simple, step-by-step program to begin building a lifelong portfolio.

Tim's fresh perspective and wisdom-beyond his-years make The Teenage Investor a welcome relief from the standard "how to get rich" investment book. Writing with knowledge and insight of a market veteran, he tells young and first-time investors:

• How to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
• Unique wealth-building plans for young investors
• Methods for building a solid investment portfolio at any age

Reviews (4)

great for little kids... not great for anyone who's not
Material is repeated over and over again. If your already familure with investing you probably should keep searching for another book.

Basic Investing Primer for All Ages
This easy-to-read, nicely formatted (highlighted sidebars) 204-page paperback is fun to read and clearly written. It is one of the simplest and best expositions on the subject that I've come across. Although its title suggests that it was written solely for teenage investors, it could have been easily titled "Everybody's Guide to Investing". A 13-year old precocious investor, Timothy Olsen, wrote the book. Interestingly, the writing style, subject knowledge, and comprehensive coverage of the topic appears to be written by a much more experienced professional investor. Congratulations to Timothy on mastering a complex subject and explaining it so simply.

This book is suited for anyone who desires a quick and basic overview of stock market investing. It is perfectly suited for novices who have no idea about this intriguing and vital subject. Unfortunately, the high schools in this country do not spend much time, if any, on the basics of investing and savings. This book should certainly be recommended as supplementary reading by high school Economic classes. In addition to the stock market basics, other topics covered include mutual funds, index funds and bonds. The author also explains how difficult it is to beat the market, why market timing is not a good idea, and why selecting mutual funds with low expenses is critical. He then covers issues of trust with regard to analysts, brokers and financial planners. Also discussed are how to research stocks and the importance of asset allocation.

The book does not cover most subjects in great depth - as this is only a primer - but provides the basic tenets needed to understand the key investing concepts. Two shortfalls of the book are its lack of website addresses and bibliography. For example, there were several references to John Bogle (Former Vanguard Chairman) on pages 105 and 169 in wonderful sidebar notes. It would have been great if the Website of Bogle's speeches or titles of his books were included. (That site is: ........ Another example where Websites were lacking were when the author refers to index funds and exchange-traded funds. (Those sites are indexfunds.com, etfconnect.com, ishares.com, etc.)

If you have teenage children and you want them to learn about the stock market with a quick and enjoyable immersion in the subject matter, then I highly recommend this book. The future investors in America's capitalist system need to know what it's all about, and this book provides solid information and a head start on the investing journey.

I Learned So Much
This book is wonderful! I am a more mature woman who has just begun investing. What a great book to help me make my decisions. Informative but not condescending. Many helpful facts and lots of useful information. I can't wait to begin investing! Should be used by schools to help children save money. I can't believe an adult didn't do a book like this. Hope there will be another.

Great book!
Do not let the title fool you, it's not only for teenagers but for everyone, novices and market veterans alike. This book is a true gem. Written by a 13 year old (who is now 14), I went in expecting it to be tailored to kids and not well-written. Was I mistaken! This book is very well-written and offers simple, practical advice on how to make money over the long-term in index funds and stocks and why asset allocation plans are so important for investors. This book is a welcome relief from the stock promoting that other books by teenagers frequently exercise, and it's a great book because it doesn't offer any get rich quick schemes, only solid financial advice.

I do not believe this book is only for teenagers. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to learn more, or expand their knowledge of the financial markets. Not only is this book great for the novice, but for the experienced, well-seasoned investor, as well. I hope Timothy Olsen keeps writing books - I would buy and read them all.

Michael LeBoeuf, Ph.D. and author of "The Millionaire in You" endorses Olsen's book on the front cover, saying: "Get a copy for yourself, your children and anyone you care about. You will all be richer for it." I could not agree more. Buy this book for everyone you care about. ... Read more

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Needs More Than Five Stars!!!
Wow! What a great book! I got lots of great ideas from this wonderful book! My friends and I had a garage sale useing tips from this book and it went great!I highly reccamend this book.Thanks,American Girl!!!

It's "good cents" to buy this book!
This book is a great guide to help you make money. It isillustrated with great pictures, has helpful tips and real moneyexperiences with girls! It even comes with bills, price tags, business cards, and an open/closed sign. It's a great gift for girls ages 9-14. Buy it now-you won't regret it!

This is the most creative money making book yet!
This book was very inspiring to many girls out there! It help me start a solo business called Computer Desings Co. by Lauren. I will be changing it shortly. Now I am earning money making progress in my company, since the book helped me!

A great gift for any young friend, niece or grandchild!
It is a fantastic book for girls with real drive or those who might need a little inspiration. The entreprenurial projects are varied and can keep a young girl and her friends occupied for the summer or throughout the year. Ingrid Roper is a creative and thoughtful writer who understands how to connect with and how to challenge young girls. Its compact size makes it easy to carry around in a purse or backpack.

Excellent resource for girls--appealing,fun, & practical!
This is a fun book for young girls with an entrepreneurial spirit. I love the interviews with the girls giving their experiences in making money! ... Read more

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Bill Green loves money and is willing to do almost anything to make some extra cash. So when Mrs. Brandt asks her students to write a report on any subject that fascinates them, Bill chooses money, of course! Filled with tons of cool facts, wonderful illustrations, and photographs of coins and money from all over the world, Money: A Rich History is worth every penny!

Illustrated by Thor Wickstrom. ... Read more

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America, always revered as the land of opportunity, is rich in stories about ambitious, determined individuals who worked hard and built businesses of their own. Yet, few people know about the many African American entrepreneurs who helped shape the American dream. This collection brings their stories to life.

In every century, succeeding in business has required courage, ideas, the willingness to take risks, and the desire to succeed. For an African American man or woman, building a business also meant struggling against prejudice and working even harder than many others. Those who succeed are not just good businessmen and -women, they are heroes and heroines.

In this vivid, inspiring collection, you will meet more than thirty fascinating African American entrepreneurs, from the eighteenth century up to the present, who overcame the odds against them. You'll discover little-known facts about their families, and the exciting times in which they lived. Along the way, you'll witness the triumph of talent, ingenuity, and perseverance.

Ranging from cattle ranching to magazine publishing and computers, these stories show you how:

• Marie-Thérèse Metoyer, born into slavery, started her own plantation.
• Pierre Toussaint, born a slave in Haiti, became rich as a hairdresser in New York.
• Granville T. Woods, an engineer, could not find work after the Civil War because he was black. So he started inventing. During his life, he registered more than sixty patents.
• Henry G. Parks, using an old Virginia sausage recipe, built a national food company.
• Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher Jr., one of Wall Street's most successful stock traders, started his own firm before he was even thirty years old.

This outstanding collection brings to light these and dozens of other exciting and surprising tales of entrepreneurs who lived their dreams.

Meet the black stars who lived their dreams—from the early years to modern times

Richard Henry Boyd

Janet Harmon Bragg

Paul Cuffe

Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher Jr.

James Forten

A. G. Gaston

Berry Gordy Jr.

Earl G. Graves

Thomas L. Jennings

John H. Johnson

Quincy Jones

Elizabeth Keckley

Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee

William Leidesdorff

Reginald F. Lewis

"Free Frank" McWorter

Marie-Thérèse Metoyer

Oscar Micheaux

Henry G. Parks

Philip A. Payton Jr.

David Ruggles

Jake Simmons Jr.

Ada "Bricktop" Smith

Charles Clinton Spaulding

Pierre Toussaint

Dempsey J. Travis

Madame C. J. Walker

Maggie Lena Walker

Omar Wasow

Oprah Winfrey

Granville T. Woods ... Read more

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Jim Haskins has done it again!A meaningful contribution!
Jim Haskins does a fantastic job in his book, African American Entrepreneurs.He continues to bring African American History to life.This book provides many role models to young people who will know that theycan achieve in the world of business. The biographies in this bookencourage youth to achieve in spite of the challenges they face.This bookis a must read and should be available to all young people in the publiclibraries and their school libraries. ... Read more

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Young adults are encouraged to be the main characters in these four short stories about teen parents trying to live independently. Each story features a different living situation-single parenting without working, a couple with one partner working full-time, two mothers living together and both working part-time, and two young parents living with one of their parents, but struggling for financial independence. Recording the deposits and withdrawals in each character's checkbook makes it clear without preaching or lecturing just how difficult it really is to support even a very small family. This new edition is updated to reflect current welfare guidelines and living costs. ... Read more

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Developed by renowned financial expert Neale S. Godfrey and proven to work, this complete primary and intermediate program introduces children to the concept of money--what it is, why we use it, and the purpose it serves in our lives. Covering topics ranging from the importance of budgeting and saving to the workings of the stock market, this first-rate series gives youngsters essential real-life money skills. Grades 1-3 ... Read more

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Written for "tweens" and young teens who'd like to make some money, What Color Is Your Piggy Bank? challenges them to start their own small businesses and provides the necessary how-to steps and encouragement. It is filled with tips, quizzes, fun facts, quotations, and real-life success stories that keep youngsters focused and help them get their ideas off the ground. With an eye toward instilling positive future habits, the author also offers good general advice on saving and spending money wisely and giving back to the community. But the book's goal is not just about money - in the process of running a business, young adults learn how to think for themselves, emphasize personal strengths, deal with others in a professional manner, and manage time and resources - all great skills for just about anything they choose to do in the future. ... Read more