It is important for children to understand the basic concepts of economics and business. What is business? How do we get involved in business? Where does one start when wanting to create a business? What are patents and trademarks and how does one acquire them? This book addresses these and other concepts, such as advertising techniques and writing a business plan. It also presents students with the history of various famous inventions that were turned into productive businesses.

Each story is followed by comprehension questions and fun follow-up activities to help your students better understand the business concept being studied. Included is a sample business plan. The resource culminates with a Create-a-Business unit. Students decide on a product, acquire a patent, set up a business campaign and develop an advertising campaign to market the product.

Children of today will be the business men and women of tomorrow. In order to be successful, it is important that they acquire an understanding of business. This resource is their first step on their road to success!

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Grades 3–5.