Environmental Science
- ISBN-10
- 1305544781
- ISBN-13
- 9781305544789
- Series
- Environmental Science
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- G. Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman
Description
Inspiring people to care about the planet ... In the new edition of ENVIRONNMENTAL SCIENCE, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman have partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop a text that will equip you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to make a difference solving today's environmental issues. Exclusive content highlights important work of National Geographic Explorers and Grantees and features over 180 new photos, maps, and illustrations that bring course concepts to life. Using this empowering book, you will learn how nature works, how you interact with it, and how you can use various scientific principles based on how nature has sustained life on the earth for billions of years to live more sustainably. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2010-01-01
- 592 pages
- Paperback
- Cengage Learning
Similar books
-
Environmental Science For Dummies
By Alecia M. SpoonerEnvironmental Science For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the topic, whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or simply interested in learning more about our ...
-
Environmental Science
By Robert M. Schoch, Michael L. McKinney, Logan YonavjakBased primarily on data found in Letcher, R .C . & Scheil, M .T . (1986) . ... Environmental Benefits Aluminum Steel Paper Glass Reduction in energy use 90% to 97% 47% to 74% 23% to 74% 4% to 32% Reduction in air pollution 95% 85% 74% ...
-
Environmental Science: Principles and Practices
By Frank R. Spellman, Melissa L. StoudtBy 1996, The number of spills had doubled, resulting in 670,000 dead fish (U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, 1997). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated That animal feedlots contributed To the impairment of ...
-
The Mess That We Made
By Michelle LordSimple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ("This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we made.") and the vibrant digital artwork captures the disaster that is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
-
Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships
By Eldon D. Enger, Bradley F. SmithThe 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 ...
-
Environmental Science and Sustainability: with Ebook, InQuizitive, What Would You Do? Activities, Videos and Animations
By Montgomery, David R., ShermanEnvironmental Science and Sustainability helps students discover their role in the environment and the impact of their choices.
-
Field and Laboratory Activities for Environmental Science
By Bradley F. Smith, Eldon EngerThe major objectives of this manual are to provide students with hands-on experiences that are relevant, easy to understand, applicable to the student’s life, and presented in an interesting, informative format.
-
Environmental Soil Science
By Kim H. TanCompletely revised and updated, incorporating almost a decade's worth of developments in this field, Environmental Soil Science, Third Edition, explores the entire reach of the subject, beginning with soil properties and reactions and ...
-
Environmental Systems Science: Theory and Practical Applications
By Daniel A. Vallerö Isaacs, K. K., Glen, W. G., Egeghy, P., Goldsmith, M. -R., Smith, L., Vallero, D., ... Ozkaynak, H. k. (2014). SHEDS-HT: An integrated probabilistic exposure model for prioritizing exposures to chemicals with near-field and dietary ...
-
The Smartypants' Guide to the AP Environmental Science Exam
By Michelle MahanianFeatures of this study guide include: a focused review of every topic on the AP exam, expert test-taking tips, a realistic full-length practice exam with answer key and thorough explanations, important graphs, charts, and diagrams, and a ...