Capital Resources and the Economy

by Jennifer Overend Prior

Overview

Introduce students to fundamental economic concepts and help them understand financial literacy with this book about capital resources and the economy. Students will learn about different types of resources, how they are part of the economy, and how to conserve resources. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433373725
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	07/25/2014
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,051,165
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Prior, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor for Early Childhood and Literacy at Northern Arizona University. Her focus is using environmental print as an instructional literacy tool, family involvement in education, and effective teaching practices.

Table of Contents

What Are Capital Resources? 4

Capital Resources Then and Now 6

Goods and Services 12

The Economy 14

Human Resources 20

Using Our Resources Carefully 22

A World of Resources 26

List It! 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32