
Resource Detectives
Finding What We Need
Heather E. Schwartz(Author)
Teacher Created Materials, Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
979-8-3309-2990-0 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the many ways people find, use, and depend on resources in daily life!
This social studies book explains the differences among human, capital, and natural resources. The book also explores renewable and nonrenewable resources and the limits they place on production and consumption. Students learn how farmers, processors, distributors, weather, and land all play roles in shaping the availability of goods, and how humans adapt their environments to make the most of what is available.
Resource Detectives: Finding What We Need
Describes the different types of resources humans use and how we find and use them
Covers key topics related to the environment and sustainability in easy-to-follow ways
Includes a resource map and a diagram of a wind-powered turbine to bring these concepts to life
Resource Detectives: Finding What We Need is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.
This social studies book explains the differences among human, capital, and natural resources. The book also explores renewable and nonrenewable resources and the limits they place on production and consumption. Students learn how farmers, processors, distributors, weather, and land all play roles in shaping the availability of goods, and how humans adapt their environments to make the most of what is available.
Resource Detectives: Finding What We Need
Describes the different types of resources humans use and how we find and use them
Covers key topics related to the environment and sustainability in easy-to-follow ways
Includes a resource map and a diagram of a wind-powered turbine to bring these concepts to life
Resource Detectives: Finding What We Need is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Westminster
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Full-color
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-3309-2990-0 (9798330929900)
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