How Do Governments Spend Money?

Teach students how the U.S. government raises and spends money! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader details how each level of government uses money. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a Civics in Action activity, and other features.

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Learn how the U.S. government raises and spends money. Explore how the government gets money and uses it to solve problems. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like democracy and economic systems. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore the economy, taxes, and budgets. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a Civics in Action activity designed to get students thinking and talking about social issues.