I Wanna Iguana
Alex really wants an iguana. His friend is moving and is giving his iguana away. Alex and his mother start writing notes to each other about costs and benefits of making a decision to get the iguana and the responsibility that this decision entails.
Economic Concepts
- Decision-Making
- Choices
- Scarcity
- Opportunity cost
- Income
- Spending
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Science
- Environment
Extension activities:
http://www.writingfix.com/Picture_Book_Prompts/IWannaIguana1.htm
http://suzyred.com/mbird2006iwannaiguana.html