consumer goods

Introduces the economic concepts of goods and services.

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market.

Simple text helps children learn the differences between goods and services, the role each plays in their daily life, and the people who provide them in the community.

". . . children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up . . . to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to [the] doorsteps. Using familiar examples, . . . charts and graphs, and . . . humor, Hlinka and Sylvester introduce young readers to concepts such as relative value and fair wages and how to think critically about . .. purchasing decisions . . ."--Provided by publisher.

". . . children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up . . . to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to [the] doorsteps. Using familiar examples, . . . charts and graphs, and . . . humor, Hlinka and Sylvester introduce young readers to concepts such as relative value and fair wages and how to think critically about . .. purchasing decisions . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Simple text helps children understand the differences between consumers and producers and the unique role each plays in the community.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the difference between needing and wanting something, and how to plan and work for the wants.

Provides an introduction to goods and services, defines needs and wants, and explains how resources are used.

Simple text helps children learn the differences between goods and services, the role each plays in their daily life, and the people who provide them in the community.