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Save the Environment
George Torgbor, GK T
language (George Torgbor Icons, Oct. 28, 2016)Three friends in a once pristine town wake up to the fact that their town must be rescued from the menace of pollution and the degradation of their environment. With the threat of flooding and possible epidemic looming, will the chief and his elders listen to the message of The Green Environment Club or is disaster unavoidable?
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The Environment
Michael Allaby, Mike Saunders
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)Discusses how the Earth's various ecosystems work to create a balanced environment.
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The Environment
Louise Gerdes
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, April 24, 2009)Essays debate the seriousness of climate change, how global warming should be addressed, whether the western lifestyle damages the environment, and what kinds of legislation would be beneficial to the world.
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The Environment
Lynn M. Zott
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 18, 2014)For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.
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The Environment
Lynn M. Zott
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 18, 2014)For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.
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The Environment
Louise Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven, April 24, 2009)Book by Gerdes, Louise
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Environment
Peter H. Raven, Linda R. Berg, John V. Aliff
Hardcover (Wiley, Jan. 1, 2004)Help is on the Web! There is more to Environment, 4e by Raven and Berg than what you see in this text. An enhanced book-specific Web site will help you further examine critical environmental issues. The Web site offers a variety of activities to help you succeed in your course and additional tools that will help you make environmentally responsible choices. Online resources include: * Environmental Debates provide the opportunity to learn about two sides of a contentious issue affecting the environment. * Activity Links identify the most useful Internet links related to the environment and present short exercises that invite you to use these links to increase your understanding of the material. * Take a Stand activities encourage you to think critically and carefully weigh the short- and long-term advantages and disadvantages of a particular position relating to an environmental situation. * Research Projects provide you with specific suggestions for topics, reading materials, research techniques, and activities. * Case Studies highlight key issues in environmental science and lead you to related Web sites for further information. * How to Make a Difference shows how to get involved in environmental issues and lists environmental organizations that you can join. * Student Lounge offers valuable study tips and writing tips that will help you get a better grade. * Quizzes and Essays test your understanding of each chapter with multiple-choice, true/false questions, and short-answer essay questions. You can email your answers and responses directly to your instructor.
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Saving the Environment
Vic Parker
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)This book features the stories of young people from around the world who have used their talents and skills to help save the environment, in their local communities and in the wider world. Their stories will inspire readers to make a difference in their own way.
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The Living Environment
Hallman
Paperback (Ingram, Sept. 1, 2005)9780877209447 Complete, up-to-date coverage of a one-year high school biology course that fulfills the scope of the NYS Living Environment Core Curriculum. Suitable for any standard one-year course in biology.
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The Environment
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Paperback (Horus Editions, March 15, 1997)New fun educational softcover book. One you and your child will love. Has a wrinkle on back cover, however, from putting on shelf. Clean, crisp, no marks. Thank you for considering Whispering Pines for your purchase. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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The Environment
Bonnie Szumski
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale, March 17, 2006)Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of environmental issues, including such topics as global warming, America's marine resources, the Endangered Species Act, and drilling in the Arctic Refuge.
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Environment
Peter H. Raven, Linda R. Berg
Paperback (Wiley, Nov. 11, 2006)Raven's Environment, 5th Edition is a most accessible, yet detailed, environmental science text. The text provides numerous examples and opportunities for readers to explore issues at a local level. Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, the new fifth edition of The Environment helps readers think critically about these issues and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what to think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions. It offers solid scientific content balanced with effective and current examples of problems and solutions. * Introduces the reader to ecosystems, the physical environment, and Earth's biomes. * Examines the problems of overpopulation as well as environmental concerns such as air pollution and the pesticide dilemma. * Presents real-life case studies that offer in-depth analyses of actual situations. * Includes 'You Can Make a Difference' boxes in each chapter to help readers take an active role in improving the environment. * Offers additional information on a website devoted to further examining critical environmental issues that will help readers make environmentally responsible choices.