Everyone Pays Taxes

What are taxes? Who pays them, and what do they pay for? Students will find the answers to these essential questions and more in this engaging Grade 3 nonfiction reader.

Everyone Pays Taxes

• 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

It’s important for students to understand why a book they buy at the book fair or a candy bar from the store costs more than the listed price. This teacher-approved reader describes the purpose and history of taxes in an easy-to-understand manner. With its relatable fiction story, index, meaningful images, and other features, this reader gives third grade students a close-up look at how taxes function in society and how they change based on the needs of the people.