• Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
• Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students' daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a " Civics in Action" activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover taxation, money, and public goods and services.