Free Resources
Everything to read with your kids
Discussion guides, vocabulary sheets, and parent guides — all free, for every title.
Discussion Guide
Discussion Guide: The Adventures of the Curious Kid
Questions to discuss after reading, key vocabulary, and a hands-on activity about curiosity and exploration.
Coming with book releaseReference Sheet
The 5 Economic Ideas Every Kid Should Know
A free one-page PDF summarizing the core ideas in the Ironwood Books series — great for the fridge or a notebook.
Coming with book releaseParent Guide
Family Reading Guide: How to Use These Books
Tips for parents on how to read these books with your kids, what questions to ask, and how to connect the ideas to real life.
Coming with book release For Homeschool Families
Built for how you teach
Ironwood Books are designed to work as standalone reads or as part of a homeschool economics and civics curriculum. Each book:
- Covers one concept in depth — easy to slot into any lesson plan
- Includes a discussion guide with questions at multiple difficulty levels
- Uses concrete, relatable scenarios — no abstract theory
- Is appropriate for ages 8–12 but accessible to curious 7-year-olds
Topics covered across the series
Property RightsSupply & DemandFree MarketsEntrepreneurshipSound MoneyVoluntary ExchangeRule of LawIncentives