service industries

"In all branches of the military, certain services are required to keep operations running. Service careers are those careers in which one does make a product, but instead provides a needed service to others. Without such services and those who provide them, the military could not operate"--.

Introduces the economic concepts of goods and services.

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.

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.

Provides information about market forces and how they influence the distribution of goods and services, focusing on consumer goods, and looks at how service distribution works.

Explores eight service jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

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.