"Defines resources and describes the different types of resources... also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy."--Publisher.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the economic issue of scarcity of resources, and describes how goods are exchanged, resources, productivity, causes of scarcity, and other related topics.
Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.
