Mining (America at Work Series)
; Kids Can Press, Ltd. 1997
Hockey-playing twins Trish and Jamie learn all about the mining efforts it takes to produce the new skates they want for their upcoming tournament. Follow the twins as they go on a mining tour to learn how the steel for their new skates is made. This colorful, descriptive book also shows how companies deal with environmental concerns when mining for coal and oil.
Economic Concepts
- Productive
- Capital Resources
- Human Resources
- Natural Resources
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Geography
- Environment
Online Lesson, Mining (America at Work Series)
http://www.kidseconbooks.com/html/mining__american_at_work_serie.html
Students read the book and discuss the economics concepts through a set of questions and answers.