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Resource Detectives: Finding What We Need
Paperback
Series: Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers
Publisher Price: $10.99
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 4.19 Depth: 8.81
Language: English
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.
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