The world of investing
In 6 brief chapters, readers will find a
concise presentation of the world of investing. Tamra Orr states that
investing is, part ownership (Ch. 1); becoming a stockholder (Ch. 2);
cracking the code (Ch. 3); the world of stock exchanges (Ch. 4);
surviving a crash (Ch. 5); and it's never too early to begin investing
(Ch. 6). Start learning today.
Inspiring young minds to invest
Tamra
Orr involves young readers with relevant topics and youthful
expressions, to engage their interest. She begins a conversation between
two young students at school, sharing, "Tim chuckled... I own part of
McDonalds." "You do not!" exclaimed Sasha. "... My grandmother bought me
a few stocks in McDonalds for my birthday..."
By defining terms
in simple language, Tamara informs young readers without boring them.
This will work for adults also. As she explains what a stock is, she
notes, "It is a piece of a business that other people can buy."
Orr
shares simple, practical advice that anyone can follow to help readers
apply her principles. She focuses on investing in the stock market by
suggesting, "If you do not have the cash right now, you can still learn
about the market. Pretend that you do have the money, and then follow
the market to see what would have happened..."
Tamra has a keen
ability to focus on aspects that gain the attention of young people. In
one instance she zeroes in on the ability to vote on company issues,
revealing, "Owning even a small piece of a company can be exciting. In
many companies, owning a single share is enough to buy you voting
rights... your vote might eventually affect whether McDonald's adds
another chicken sandwich or a new flavor of pie!" This promises
empowerment to kids.