community development

An introduction to the law of supply and demand, discussing what it is, how it impacts communities and provides a brief look at shortage and scarcity.

A community can be any size, from a small farming town or village to a giant metropolis. Communities can be made up of many different types of people. This book explains what a community. Thought-provoking sidebars encourage young readers to engage with the material, while vocabulary call-outs and the glossary help expand language skills. This volume is sure to inspire a lively discussion and works well with lower elementary social studies curricula.

A question and answer format discusses the importance of responsibility and cooperation. Includes a simple activity encourages readers to actively participate in their own community.

Through a question-answer format and easily relatable photos, readers learn about leaders' responsibilities and how leaders cooperate with all citizens to achieve shared goals.

"A history of the Denver neighborhood known as the Holly and the controversial anti-gang activist Terrance Roberts"--Provided by publisher.

Supply and Demand introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays.

"Urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high-density strategies and instead advocates for 'smart suburbs' that take advantage of new technologies, family-friendly policies, and sustainable planning"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the differences between needs and wants"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays"--Provided by publisher.