Who's Buying? Who's Selling?

Understanding Consumers and Producers

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you’re a consumer and a producer! Consumers, producers, buyers, and sellers all provide things other people want and need. How do they work together in the marketplace? Read this book to find out.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2010
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2010-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.2
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF010000, JNF013040
Dewey 381
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level M
Features Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

Author: Jennifer S. Larson

Jennifer S. Larson has written many nonfiction books for young readers.

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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

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Reviews

The Horn Book Guide

“Bright, colorful photographs and simple text teach children skills such as how to create a budget and how to be responsible buyers and/or sellers.” —The Horn Book Guide

School Library Journal

“Larson’s books will help ease younger readers into the world of economics.” —School Library Journal

Library Media Connection

“If you are looking for a simple series to explain the basics of our economic system, these would be a good place to start.”
Library Media Connection