Weslandia
School has ended, and Wesley, an outcast with no friends, decides to create his own civilization during his summer break. Wesley starts a garden in his back yard that produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink. Wesley discovers his entrepreneurial abilities that help him change his life.
Economic Concepts
- Producers
- Production
- Incentives
- Productive Resources
- Entrepreneurs
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Science
- Environment
- Entrepreneurship
This book has elaborate pictures. It is a great picture book. It’s also very imaginative.
http://picturebooksforolderreaders.pbworks.com/Weslandia
http://movingbeyondthepage.com/samples/Age%207-9/Concept%202%20-%20Change/Science%20and%20Social%20Studies/Lesson%203%20-%20What%20Is%20A%20Civilization.pdf
http://www.bellaireps.vic.edu.au/image/asrr/weslandia-numeracy-activities.pdf