community development

"Community resources, or the lack thereof, often dictate the strengths and weaknesses of that community, whether it's a town or city. This volume discusses both man-made resources-including dams, bridges, roads, and buildings-as well as renewable and non-renewable natural resources-such as soil, water, forests, and energy. Readers will explore how such resources affect a community's health and the opportunities of its members. They will also begin to understand how resources affect trade and industry. This insightful text also introduces the idea that controversies exist about ways to use resources without causing environmental damage"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful community with other people. . . . This text will help young kids be engaged, respectful members of their community"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

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

"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.