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Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the economic function of trade, and describes what trade is, a brief history of trade, bartering in the twenty-first century, and other related topics.

Photographs and text explain importing and exporting, discussing fair trade; consumers; natural, human, and capital resources; countries that export a large amount of products; surplus; deficit; foreign exchange rate; and other related topics.

Readers explore different aspects of Ancient Egypt's economy, including the importance of the sea to this civilization's economy and about how papermaking was an art essential to Egypt's culture.

Presents an introduction to the global economy, discussing how business spreads around the world and more.

An introduction to money and trade that covers topics such as supply and demand, organizations that ensure fair trade, and the impact of pirates on world trade.

Examines how globalization has impacted the business world, discussing the benefits and drawback of globalization, the history of trade, and the development of global marketplaces.

Explains what fair trade is, how it can affect farmers and other people around the world, and what consumers can expect from products branded with the "Fair Trade" logo.

Describes different types of trade and commerce in the ancient world and how they influenced the growth and prosperity of various civilizations.

Describes different types of trade and commerce in the ancient world and how they influenced the growth and prosperity of various civilizations.

Provides an overview of the global economy, discussing who controls it, recessions, and microlending.

Presents a study of reforms in China since the death in 1976 of Mao Zedong, and discusses the effects of cultural revolution on the people, living standards between rural and urban areas, corruption, and a government that continues to resist change.

Examines the economic climate of Africa with content on current economic development, outside aid to the country, and how health and human aid is presently handled.

Presents a brief introduction to the concept of globalization, looking at its economic, political, cultural, technological, and ecological dimensions.

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