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Business for Beginners

£9.99

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Learn about business, money, and entrepreneurship

Dive into the fascinating world of business with this lively and accessible guide. Whether your child dreams of becoming an entrepreneur or simply wants to understand how the business world shapes our daily lives, this book provides the perfect foundation.

With bright infographic illustrations and clear explanations, young readers will discover how to develop business ideas, manage money, and navigate competition. From understanding global supply chains and interest rates to learning the practical steps of starting a company, this book covers essential business concepts without overwhelming beginners.

Written by Lara Bryan and Rose Hall, experienced Usborne authors who specialise in making complex subjects accessible to children, and brought to life through Kellan Stover's vibrant illustrations, this guide encourages creative thinking about entrepreneurship while building essential financial literacy skills that will serve children throughout their lives.

Suitable for children aged 9 years and up

Further Information

Publisher: Usborne Publishing

Format: Hardback with full-colour illustrations throughout

Series: Part of Usborne's "For Beginners" series

About Lara Bryan: Experienced Usborne author with a passion for making complex subjects accessible to children. Oxford graduate with international teaching experience who set up her own secondhand bookshop as a student. Has written extensively for Usborne on subjects ranging from economics to creative writing, bringing enthusiasm and clarity to every topic.

About Rose Hall: Oxford-educated author with diverse experience from charity work to wildlife conservation. Spent ten years in the charity sector writing about renewable energy and international labour issues before joining Usborne. Her background gives her unique insight into how businesses can operate ethically and sustainably, themes that subtly inform her writing.

About Kellan Stover: Illustrator specialising in bright, infographic-style artwork that transforms complex information into visually engaging content. His illustrations perfectly complement the accessible writing style, using charts, diagrams, and colourful graphics to make business concepts immediately understandable.

Educational Value: Builds essential financial literacy and critical thinking skills. Covers entrepreneurship, money management, marketing, production methods, competition, and business ethics. Includes discussion of modern business challenges including sustainability and ethical practices.

Customer Reviews: Parents report this has become unexpectedly popular among children, with one parent noting their 9-year-old not only read it himself but loaned it to all his classmates. The Telegraph praised it as "an infectiously energetic book, with plenty to set the next James Dyson on the right path."

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781474940139

Authors: Lara Bryan and Rose Hall

Illustrator: Kellan Stover

Publisher: Usborne Publishing

Format: Hardback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 24.0 x 17.0cm

Age Range: 9 years and up

Publication Date: September 2018

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