"A smart, shrewd, joyful read, as piercing as any top C shriek from the woman who gave Labelle their name." -Barney Hoskyns, author of Glam! Bowie, Bolan, and the Glitter Rock Revolution Performing as the Bluebelles in the 1960s, Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash wore bouffant wigs and chiffon dresses, and they harmonized vocals like many other girl groups of the era. After a decade on the Chitlin Circuit, however, they were ready to...

Economics . . . it sounds complex, but it's not as daunting when it's thought of simply as the study of money and how people spend it. Still, that can get quite complicated! This enlightening and at-level book makes this fundamental topic both interesting

Civics is the study of citizens' privileges and obligations. Citizens are protected by a country's laws, but they owe that country loyalty in return. This valuable book, a helpful support to curricular civics studies, explains much more about civics and c

The history of people-everything that has happened in the past, whether yesterday or thousands of years ago-is a key part of social studies. History is somewhat like a story, but a complicated one. Not only is it the study of past events but also the stud

At a young age, young people are introduced to currency, the system of money used in a country. They learn about coins and bills and their worth. In this valuable volume, readers will learn how and why nations around the world create and distribute currency. They'll also learn how ancient this practice is and how digital currencies are shaking up the world of finance. Accessible language, supportive images, and motivating fact boxes help readers of...

Taxes . . . does anyone like the sound of the word? But taxes are the way communities pay for roads, schools, firefighters, and much more. Without taxes, life would be much harder in many ways. In this insightful book, readers learn about the many kinds of taxes, including sales tax, income tax, and property tax. They'll learn how these taxes are collected and by whom. Accessible text, eye-catching images, and intriguing fact boxes help readers of...

Teaching good financial habits is essential at a young age. Debt is a concept that will be familiar to anyone who has had to borrow money to buy something. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's essential to have a plan to pay it back. Readers of this valuable volume will learn the basics of debt and how to responsibly deal with it. They'll also find out what happens when people don't pay off debt. Achievable text, interesting images, and beneficial...

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