Stocks

Stocks, shares, bull and bear markets . . . these are terms often spoken of in the news. Though simple words, they can seem quite complex to someone outside the financial world. This valuable volume--a must for any social studies collection--makes outsiders into insiders, explaining stocks and even the stock market in an accessible way. Readers will learn why companies sell shares, how investors can make or lose money, about historical stock market crashes, and how these money matters affect them.