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Resources
- Textbooks Introduction
The following Environmental Science textbooks are distributed by
various publishers. The WCEE Resources
Library has copies of most of the books listed below. The books are available for review,
either in person by visiting the library in Stevens Point or through the
Wisconsin Library System Delivery Network. To request titles or for more
information contact Sunshine Buchholz:
sbuchhol@uwsp.edu, 715-346-2014.
Reviews and Recommendations
The Environmental Science Teacher Network does have recommendations
or reviews of any of these books at this time. Resources that may be
useful include the following. Keep in mind inaccuracies noted in these reviews
may have been corrected in newer editions of textbooks.
Environmental Science Texts Designed for High School Students
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Some books in this table may be suitable for AP High School Courses
Environmental Science Texts Designed for AP High School
Courses/Introductory
College Courses
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The Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science Program in
intended to permit high school students to take college-level courses;
AP classes are designed to be rigorous laboratory science courses. For
AP courses, teachers often select textbooks developed for introductory
college courses in environmental science.
Printable Version (PDF)
List created April 2007
Environmental Science Texts Designed for High School Students
Book descriptions are from the
publishers’ web sites |
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Author |
Arms, Karen |
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Title |
Environmental Science |
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Publisher |
Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
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Publish Date |
2008 |
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Web Site |
Click Here |
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Description |
Well-known biologist Karen Arms has written a text specifically
developed with high school students in mind. Holt
Environmental Science challenges students to think for
themselves with thorough and unbiased coverage of environmental
and Earth science, as well as ecology, health, and policy
topics. |
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Author |
Arnfield, Edwin; Ahuja, Alka; Bitterman-Watson, Angela;
Sjolander, Karl; and Lorber, Steve |
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Title |
Environmental Science: The Global Ecosystem Under Stress |
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Publisher |
Kendall/Hunt |
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Publish Date |
2004 |
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Web Site |
Click Here |
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Description |
None provided. |
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Author |
Braus, Judy and St. Antonie, Sara |
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Title |
Environmental Science |
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Publisher |
Pearson – AGS Globe |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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Web Site |
http://www.agsglobe.com/group.asp?nGroupInfoID=a0785439498
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Description |
Environmental Science
presents complex issues in a user-friendly format to increase
students’ knowledge of scientific facts. The diversity of life,
how living things interact with the environment, biomes, energy,
water resources, pollution, feeding the world, and protecting
biodiversity are all carefully presented in this appealing new
text. Written to meet national and state standards,
Environmental Science helps students sharpen their
critical-thinking skills as they interpret data, formulate
hypotheses, observe and record information, analyze data, and
draw conclusions. With a multitude of related activities and
teacher support materials, the new Environmental Science text
will provide students with a clear base of knowledge in this
essential area of science.
Note: This book is designed for low-level readers. |
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Author |
Christiansen and Christianson |
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Title |
Global Science: Energy, Resources, Environment, Sixth Edition |
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Publisher |
Kendall/Hunt |
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Publish Date |
2006 |
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Web Site |
http://www.kendallhunt.com/index.cfm?PID=219&CID=219&CEL=992&PGI=146
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Description |
Global Science
is not just another science course. Global Science explores the
wonders of our planet. It teaches students how to best use
science to understand and manage our planets' resources. Global
Science is flexible. This outstanding laboratory-based program
can be taught over one semester, one year, or two years. The
flexible scheduling incorporated into this program allows for
45-55 minute classes or block scheduling. The schedules for
these class options are provided in the back of the Global
Science Teacher Guide for teacher ease and to save time on
preparation. Global Science is hands-on. Hands-on lab-based
instruction provides students the ability to learn science by
doing science. Global Science can be taught without giving a
single lecture through cost-effective activities. |
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Author |
DuBay, Lapinski, Schoch, Tweed |
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Title |
Environmental Science |
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Publisher |
Pearson – Prentice Hall |
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Publish Date |
2003 |
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Web Site |
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Description |
This informative two-part program presents the principles of
ecology, followed by a discussion of the relationship between
people and the environment. Relevant, balanced coverage reflects
diverse perspectives on controversial issues. Topical essays
provide students with an understanding of the principles of
ecology and the impact of human actions on the environment. A
mix of formal and field activities provides extensive
opportunities for hands-on learning. |
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Author |
Edelson, Daniel |
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Title |
Investigations in Environmental Science – Unit 1: Land Use, Unit
2: Energy Generation, Unit 3: Water Management |
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Publisher |
It’s About Time |
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Publish Date |
2005 |
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Web Site |
http://www.its-about-time.com/htmls/investines/inves.html |
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Description |
Investigations in Environmental Science,™ a Case-Based Approach to
Environmental Systems is a 3-unit, one-year high school
environmental science course that employs a case-based approach
to science education. Investigations in Environmental Science is
research-based and supported by the National Science Foundation.
Investigations in Environmental Science, places students in the
role of environmental scientists. It engages them in
investigations of realistic environmental problems, in which
they must make recommendations for sustainable uses of
resources. In the course of these investigations, students
employ a variety of scientific research techniques, including
technology research tools that were specially designed to help
students use technology in solving problem. These tools include
WorldWatcher, a visualization and analysis tool for learners
developed at Northwestern University and ArcView, the leading
commercial geographic information system (GIS). |
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Author |
Pearson, Jane |
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Title |
Environmental Science: How the World Works and Your Place in It,
Third Edition |
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Publisher |
J.M. LeBel Publishers, Inc |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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Web Site |
http://www.lebel.com/environmental.htm |
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Description |
Geared toward high school students (appropriate reading level);
Presents students with real-life environmental issues and
concerns; Designed to encourage and challenge students to think
about practical solutions to genuine environmental concerns;
Overview of Life, Earth and Physical sciences using the
environment as a point of reference; Provides websites to
encourage learning outside the classroom; Suitable for students
not taking Physics or Chemistry; Six core units: Ecology, Air,
Food, Aquatic Systems, Water for the People and Energy;
Award-winning author; Third edition has been completely
rewritten and updated to provide better comprehension; Soft
grade-nine reading level; Four-color throughout; Internet
connections; Paginated Glossary; 26 "Closer Looks" review real
life Environmental Problems; In-depth coverage of complex
issues; Many new charts, graphs and maps; Added opportunities
for problem-solving and decision-making; New Study Guide and
Test Program; New non-consumable Lab Manual has 64 activities
plus 19 additional labs in the textbook; Thorough discussion of
new issues, including: Logging, the Ozone Layer, Climate Change,
Superfund Sites, and Environmental Impact of Consumer Choices
and Population; Career Sections |
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Author |
Schachter, Martin |
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Title |
Environmental Science |
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Publisher |
AMSCO School Publications, Inc |
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Publish Date |
2005 |
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Web Site |
http://www.amscopub.com/price_list_book_information.html?CM=Prod&CID=8&PID=29
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Description |
Provides complete coverage of a one-year high school course in
environmental science. This four-color basal text uses
real-world examples to encourage student interest in
environmental science. Problem-solving and critical-thinking
skills involve students and awaken their natural interest in the
environment. |
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Author |
Various |
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Title |
Global Systems Science: A New World View; Climate Change; Life
and Climate; Ozone; Losing Biodiversity; Energy Flow; Ecosystem
Change; Population Growth; Energy Use |
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Publisher |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
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Publish Date |
2005 |
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Web Site |
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/gss/ |
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Description |
Global Systems Science (GSS) is an integrated, interdisciplinary
course for high school, consisting of nine student books,
teacher guides, and Interpreting Digital Images software. Each
GSS book deals with a societal issue that requires science for
full understanding. The books may be sequenced in a custom
one-year integrated science course or serve as supplementary
materials for existing high school biology, physics, chemistry,
Earth science, or social studies courses. |
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Environmental Science Texts
Designed for AP High School Courses/Introductory College Courses
Book descriptions are from the publishers’ web sites. |
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Author |
Botkin, Daniel and Keller, Edward |
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Title |
Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, Sixth Edition |
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Publisher |
John Wiley and Sons, Inc |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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Web Site |
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470049901.html
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Description |
For more than two decades, Botkin has been active in the
application of ecological science to environmental management.
Updated and revised to include the latest research in the field,
the new Sixth Edition of Environmental Science continues
to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach
to the field. This approach equips readers with a solid
scientific background in environmental science, so they can
think through environmental issues and make their own decisions.
Five central themes are weaved throughout the book: Human
Population Growth, Sustainability, A Global Perspective, An
Urban World, and Science and Values. |
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Author |
Chiras, Daniel |
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Title |
Environmental Science, Seventh Edition |
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Publisher |
Jones and Bartlett |
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Publish Date |
2006 |
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Web Site |
http://bioscience.jbpub.com/catalog/0763708607/ |
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Description |
Completely updated, the new Seventh Edition of Environmental
Science enlightens students on the fundamental causes of the
current environmental crisis and offers ideas on how we, as a
global community, can create a sustainable future. It's
student-friendly, up-to-date coverage, newly revised Critical
Thinking questions and integrated technology package, prompt
students to think critically about the key principles of
environmental science and sustainability. |
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Author |
Cunningham, William and Cunningham, Mary Ann |
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Title |
Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications |
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Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
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Publish Date |
2006 |
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Web Site |
http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=108&isbn=0073304468&cat=108
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Description |
Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental
science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of
Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15
chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental
science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text
is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential
themes in environmental science along with offering students
numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and
active learning. |
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Author |
Cunningham, William; Cunningham, Mary Ann; and Woodworth Saigo,
Barbara |
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Title |
Environmental Science: A Global Concern |
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Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
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Publish Date |
2005 |
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Web Site |
http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=108&isbn=0073258377&cat=108
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Description |
Environmental Science, Ninth Edition,
is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for
non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking,
environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is
intended for use in a one- or two-semester course in
environmental science, human ecology, or environmental studies
at the college or advanced placement high school level.
The goal of this book is to provide an up-to-date, introductory
global view of essential themes in environmental science along
with emphasis on details and case studies that will help
students process and retain the general principles. Because most
students who will use this book are freshman or sophomore
non-science majors, the authors make the text readable and
accessible without technical jargon or a presumption of prior
science background. At the same time, enough data and depth are
presented to make this book suitable for many upper-division
classes and a valuable resource for students who will keep it in
their personal libraries after their formal studies are
completed. |
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Author |
Enger, Eldon and Smith, Bradley |
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Title |
Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships |
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Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
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Publish Date |
2006 |
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Web Site |
http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=108&isbn=0073304476&cat=108
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Description |
This full-color, introductory environmental science text is
known for being concise, conceptual, and value-priced. The
approach and reading level cover the basic concepts without
overloading students with too much detail. The authors reinforce
the text's central theme of "interrelationships" by providing a
historical perspective, information on economic and political
realities, discuss the role of different social experiences, and
integrate this with the crucial science to describe the natural
world and how we affect it. |
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Author |
Kaufmann, Robert and Cleveland, Cutler |
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Title |
Environmental Science |
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Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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Web Site |
http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=108&isbn=0073311863&cat=108
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Description |
Unlike any other introductory environmental science text, Robert
Kaufmann and Cutler Cleveland's Environmental Science takes a
fresh approach to the subject by weaving themes of energy and
materials, economic systems, and policy throughout the entire
text. A story of real science is simply told through examples of
cutting-edge content, real-world applications, and a distinctive
conceptual illustration program. |
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Author |
McConnell, Robert and Abel, Daniel |
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Title |
Environmental Issues: An Introduction to Sustainability |
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Publisher |
Pearson – Prentice Hall |
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Publish Date |
2008 |
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Web Site |
http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131566504-FDOC,00.html
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Description |
For courses in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science
as well as Education courses focusing on Math and Science. This
book takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining simple math,
the metric system, and critical thinking to gain insight into
relevant local, regional, and global environmental issues. It
focuses on sustainability, integrating a broad overview of the
essentials throughout the text and providing an in-depth
exploration in Part 7, “Sustainability and the Individual.” The
presentation of real-world issues and examples fosters the
development of the math and analytical skills necessary to truly
think critically and to understand these complex issues. |
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Author |
McKinney, Michael and Schoch, Robert |
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Title |
Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions, Fourth Edition |
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Publisher |
Jones and Bartlett |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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Web Site |
http://www.jbpub.com/catalog/0763742627/ |
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Description |
The critical importance of environmental preservation is
apparent to everyone. The issues facing us today, be they
global warming, the depleting ozone layer, the controversy over
nuclear power, or the continuing problems of water pollution and
solid waste disposal, are headline news. Environmental
Science: Systems and Solutions, Fourth Edition, offers
the basic principles necessary to understand and address these
multi-faceted and often very complex current environmental
concerns. The book provides a comprehensive overview and
synthesis of environmental science and provides the basic
factual data necessary to understand the environment as it is
today. It is important that students understand how various
aspects of the natural environment interconnect with each other
and with human society. Using a systems approach, the authors
have organized complex information in a way that highlights
these connections in a fair and unbiased fashion. A Study Guide
is incorporated at the end of each chapter to
help reinforce concepts and provide a clear overview of
material. |
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Author |
Miller, G. Tyler |
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Title |
Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Eleventh Edition |
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Publisher |
Thomson – Brooks/Cole |
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Publish Date |
2006 |
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Web Site |
Click Here |
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Description |
Environmental Science, 11th Edition,
boasts an unparalleled coverage of sustainability, basic
science, and bias-free comparisons, within a flexible chapter
organization and supported by the strongest media tools and
illustration program available. New media to this edition
includes: "How Would You Vote?" found at http://biology.brookscole.com/miller11.
This is an application of 68 provocative environmental issues
covered in the text. Students investigate the issues in a
structured manner, and then cast their votes on the Web where
the results are tallied; Environmental ScienceNow, a learning
tool that helps students assess their study needs through
pretests, post-test, personalized learning plans and "How Do I
Prepare," which aides students in basic math, chemistry and
graphing review; and InfoTrac College Edition, a library of full
text articles; PowerLecture for Miller's Environmental Science,
11th Edition. This one-stop PowerPoint Tool contains robust,
preloaded PowerPoint lecture images organized by every chapter.
PowerLecture contains: animations that bring key topics and
concepts to life; a slide-sorting view for each chapter that
lets you select, copy and paste slides into your PowerPoint
lecture; the ability to select a piece of a figure and enlarge
it; labels in text boxes that you can edit, remove, or present
one label at a time; quick access to animations and videos--if a
PowerPoint slide contains a green button, just click on it to
show a related animation; Instructor's Manual and associated
chapter outlines; and Test Bank--a complete electronic file of
test items. |
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Author |
Miller, G. Tyler |
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Title |
Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and
Solutions, Fifteenth Edition |
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Publisher |
Thomson – Brooks/Cole |
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Publish Date |
2007 |
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