Resources and everyday life
The book explains that Canadian environments supply resources used directly or transformed into energy and materials for products such as cars, phones, computers, clothes and books.
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Carrie Gleason - Author
This is a factual introduction to Canada’s natural resources and the ways they become food, energy or materials for everyday products. Its angle combines broad geographical coverage with a clear message that resources should be used responsibly.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a factual introduction to Canada’s natural resources and the ways they become food, energy or materials for everyday products. Its angle combines broad geographical coverage with a clear message that resources should be used responsibly.
The book explains that Canadian environments supply resources used directly or transformed into energy and materials for products such as cars, phones, computers, clothes and books.
The book says readers should value Canada’s natural resources and use them responsibly.
The book surveys natural resources across oceans, rivers and lakes, forests, mountains, fertile soils and grasslands.
Pay attention to how the book balances the usefulness of natural resources with its call for responsible use. It may present stewardship as an important value.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Canada Close Up: Canada's Natural Resources - Carrie Gleason - Google Books
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