{"product_id":"striker-jones-elementary-economics-for-elementary-detectives-second-edition-paperback","title":"Striker Jones: Elementary Economics For Elementary Detectives, Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaggie M. Larche\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconomics for kids delivered in fun bite-sized mysteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho left the footprints in the wet concrete? Why does the class bully win the election? Who is Ms. Harper's secret admirer? Only one person knows -- Striker Jones, the most original kid detective since Encyclopedia Brown  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with his friends Bill, Sheila, and Amy, Striker must use his wits to solve the many intriguing puzzles - and even crimes - that come his way. Unlike most boys, however, he draws upon his knowledge of basic economics to solve each mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An interesting and well-thought-out twist on the usual kid detective tales.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny, classic kids detective novel will teach your children economic concepts like incentives, risk, supply and demand, and trade-offs. But we promise - there's no jargon, only fun  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed \"Recommended Reading\" by the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project, the Midwest Book Review calls Striker Jones a \"fun and rollicking series\" with \"effortless teaching of both cooperation values and basic economics.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers and homeschooling parents, check out the Teacher's Companion (also available on Amazon). Visit elementaryecon.com\/teacher-editions.html to read reviews by real educators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaggie M. Larche thinks economics is more fun than jumping on a trampoline while eating cotton candy. A native Floridian, she currently lives in Daphne, Alabama, with her husband and kids. Striker Jones was born from her personal fondness for a good mystery. The Striker Jones economics series for kids has been recommended by the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project, and the newest book, Striker Jones and the Midnight Archer, was an award-winning finalist in the USA Best Book Awards, Children's Fiction category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52648115110195,"sku":"9781460962879","price":19.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dENaQ1lSZHRML3JIazNwZ0ZqTzZzZz09.webp?v=1762448440","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/striker-jones-elementary-economics-for-elementary-detectives-second-edition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}