Ups and Downs: A Book About the Stock Market
Nancy Loewen; Picture Window Books 2005
This book is about a girl names Shannon whose uncle gives her a single share in the Taco Bell stock. At first Shannon does not know what a stock is. Throughout the book she learns more about stocks, the stock exchange, the DOW, and the ups and downs of the stock market. Shannon has to find information to determine if she should sell or keep her stock. The book also explains and defines economic terms such as mutual funds, investments, and profits.
Economic Concepts
- Decision-Making
- Economic Systems
- Investing
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)


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