Book excerpt: Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. When was the last time you thought about something you wanted to buy? How would you pay for it? You might have to do a few extra chores to earn the money you need. This is the basis of economics. Everyone plays a role in the economy - even you! This primary source reader teaches students about economics and integrates social studies content knowledge and language arts instruction. A glossary, index, and table of contents are provided to build readers' comprehension. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.