consumer goods

Explains the role production of goods and services plays in the economic process, discussing who makes the products, how the system works, and how production influences economic growth.

Simple text and photographs explain what goods and services are and their role in earning income and spending money.

Suggests experiments that can demonstrate basic principles of chemistry using household items.

This book introduces how individuals and businesses purchase products and labor to fulfill their needs and wants.

Contains images of series one through seven of Wacky Packages--trading cards from the 1970s which feature parodies of consumer products.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the economic functional pairing of goods and services, and describes what each are, where goods come from, scarcity and surplus, the market economy, and other related topics.

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

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

"A guide to living an environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing consumable goods. Explores the harmful impact consumable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.