ktgrok Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 We are reading this with book shark and it is not from the point of view I prefer to teach from. We are having lots of great discussions because of that, but it also means reading 10 pages takes for freaking ever because I have to keep stopping to explain other points of view and why I disagree with the author. That's great sometimes, but I don't always have that time. Is there something else we could read as a general overview of economics? Not from a libertarian point of view? This would be for it to daughter 11, six grade. For me to read to her. Actually, videos would be great too or instead of a book. Either way. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smfmommy Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I have not watched these videos so can't give a review. The channel in general is recommended often in my area though. The course is geared for older kids but being free it's worth a look. Economics - Crash Course (thecrashcourse.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) NO personal experience with any of these, but perhaps:The Kids' Everything Money Book (Sember)National Geographic Kids: Everything Money (Furgang)Economics for Tweens (Liu)Economics for Kids (Semerau)Let's Chat About Economics: Basic Principles Through Everyday Scenarios (Balconi) ETA - PS:Kids Discover: Money -- just a short resource, and only about money (rather than economics), but we thought it was fun Edited January 21, 2022 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 NOT Life of Fred PA with Economics!!! It is also strongly libertarian in viewpoint, and while it led to some good discussions, it definitely was not open and go as a result. I Imagine the LOF Financial Choices book is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Dmmetler said: NOT Life of Fred PA with Economics!!! It is also strongly libertarian in viewpoint, and while it led to some good discussions, it definitely was not open and go as a result. I Imagine the LOF Financial Choices book is similar. Strongly agree with this! I would add that not only is it strongly libertarian, it's totally obnoxious about it. At least Penny Candy isn't obnoxious. That said, I have no ideas about alternatives, except waiting until the student is a bit older and ready for something like Naked Economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 My 11 y/o loves the podcast Million Bazillion. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I second the podcast Million Bazillion. Also, Planet Money has aired “Summer School” episodes for the past year or two. They feature more basic concepts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Chiming in also to say I thought penny candy was a head scratcher. After listening to Freaknomics and Planet Money for years, it was weird to have a children's book devoted 100% to money supply. I mean, I get money supply is important, but isn't there so much more to economics? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealp2009 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Introduction-Economics-One-Microeconomics/dp/0809094819/ref=nodl_ There are two volumes in this series and we have liked them. They are graphic novels. Edited January 26, 2022 by ealp2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 The podcast Millions and Bazillions is perfect, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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