Using Money

by Gail Fay

This series breaks down economics (money) for intermediate readers, using the traditional inquiry-based Infosearch approach. The books will help readers understand how the US and UK governments work (in terms of economics), how other governments work, and much more.

48 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

About the author

Gail Fay writes educational nonfiction for elementary and young adult readers. Recent titles include Secrets of Mesa Verde: Cliff Dwellers of the Pueblo (Capstone Press, 2015), which investigates the mysterious disappearance of Mesa Verde's Ancient Puebloans, and Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Scarecrow Press, 2013), a resource for high school athletes.

One of Gail's curriculum-driven books, Economies around the World (Heinemann-Raintree, 2012), was selected by Junior Library Guild/SLJ Curriculum Levels and is part of Capstone Press's STEM Grade 5 Curriculum Bundle.

Gail's other adventures in words involve copyediting fiction and nonfiction. She has been a freelance copyeditor since 2006 and has edited more than 150 books.

When she's not writing or editing, Gail enjoys playing softball, working out, and traveling. She lives in Florida with her husband, Bob, and their hound mix, Sedona.