Teen Guides to Environmental Science [5 volumes]: 5 volumes - Hardcover

Mongillo, John F.; Mongillo, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313321833 ISBN 13: 9780313321832

Publisher: Greenwood, 2004

Synopsis

Since the beginning of human history, people have depended on the natural resources of Earth for the basics of survival: food, water, energy, and shelter. As civilizations advanced, their needs became greater and their impact on the natural world grew more intrusive. Teen Guides to Environmental Science presents a comprehensive look at the current state of our environment and what needs to be done to repair the damage and move toward a sustainable society. Beginning in Volume 1 with an explanation of the earth's systems and its ecology, the authors then present an in-depth look at each of the land and water biomes and their climates. Volume 2 covers land, water, and energy resources. Volume 3 is devoted to the history of the human population in both agricultural and industrial societies, food supply, energy requirements, economics, communication, transportation, and technology. Volume 4 examines the human impact on the environment, including air and water pollution, soil erosion and deforestation, the impact on wildlife, and the problems of disease and toxic wastes. Finally, Volume 5 discusses how the environment, the economy, and social concerns must all be taken into consideration to create a sustainable environment. More than 500 images, timelines, lists of environmental organizations and agencies, and over 100 suggested activities for students provide further information on one of the most important and debated topics of the 21st century.

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Book Description

This five-volume set presents a comprehensive look at the current state of our environment and what needs to be done to repair the damage and move toward a sustainable society.

About the Author

JOHN MONGILLO is a noted science writer and educator. He is coauthor of Encyclopedia of Environmental Science, and Environmental Activists, both available from Greenwood.

PETER MONGILLO has won several awards for his teaching, including School District Teacher of the Year, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Award, and the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teacher Award.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0313321833
• ISBN 13: 9780313321832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 720