Teen Guides to Environmental Science [Five Volumes]

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John Mongillo, Peter Mongillo

Book Code: GR2183

ISBN: 0-313-32183-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32183-2

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Greenwood Press

Publication: 10/30/2004

List Price: $275.00 (UK Sterling Price: £155.00)

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Schools and libraries supporting an environmental curriculum will find this a useful set. Volumes cover the present state of the environment, examine possible interdisciplinary approaches to the problems, and discuss how to create a sustainable society. Captioned charts, graphs, maps, diargrams, and line drawings help clarify the text. The lists of recommended books and Web sites will aid students researchers and the many suggested activities will inspire those looking for project ideas.
—Curriculum Connections/School Library Journal Fall 2005
Starred Review Teen Guides to Environmental Science is a five-volume set for middle school and high school students that gives 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....Highly Recommended.
—Library Media Connection October 2005
Each book is profusely and attractively illustrated with concise text that is well written and focused....[w]ill appeal to upper elementary and high school students and would be a valuable addition to any school or public library.
—SB&F May/June 2005
This set offers a thorough look at the current state or our environment, what can be done to repair the damage that been done, and how we can work to create a sustainable society....This set would be useful for large public and school libraries with a curriculum that includes environmental studies.
—School Library Journal April 2005
[I]ntended to align with National Geography Standards and National Science Education Standards as well as standards from the North American Association for Environmental Education, making it a good choice for school and curriculum-oriented public libraries.
—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin March 1, 2005
The five-volume set Teen Guides to Environmental Science, intended for teens in high school, should not be neglected by college-level or public libraries either: each book is packed with images, timelines, lists of environment agencies and organizations, and all the details necessary to involve any adult.
—MBR Bookwatch March 2005
[A]n excellent introduction to environmental science that should serve high school and public libraries well.
—Gale Lawrence Looks at Books January 2005

Description: 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. Volume 1: Earth Systems and Ecology--Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Land and Water Biomes, Changes in Ecosystems
Volume 2: Resources and Energy--Conventional Energy Sources, Nuclear Energy, Alternative Energy Sources, Land Resources (Soil and Minerals), Forests, Water Resources, Wildlife Resources, Wilderness
Volume 3: People and Their Environments--Prehistoric Societies, Early Human Civilizations, Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Economic Expanision & the Environment, Population Expansion, The Food Supply
Volume 4: Human Impact on the Environment--Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, Loss of Forests and Agricultural Pollution, The Decline of Wild Species
Volume 5: Creating a Sustainable Society--Sustainable Social Systems, Sustainable Energy Systems, Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Agriculture and Fishing, Sustainable Forests and Preserving Wildlife Species, Sustainable Business Stewardship, Sustainable Communities and Transportation, Environmental Activists

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Earth Systems
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Earths Crust and Mantle
Rocks
Earths Surface Is Broken Up
Soil Development
Atmosphere
Atmospheric Gases
Greenhouse Effect
Layers of the Atmosphere
Climate
Hydrosphere
Oceans
Freshwater Bodies
Wetlands
CHAPTER 2 Earths Biosphere
Ecosystems
Biomes
Living Organisms in the Ecosystem
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
Adaptation of Species
Predation
Competition
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Populations and Communities
Populations
Communities
CHAPTER 3 How Ecosystems Work
Producers
Photosynthesis
Chemosynthesis
Consumers
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Scavengers and Decomposers
Energy Flows Through Ecosystems
Food Chain
Feeding Levels
Food Webs
Pyramid of Energy
Other Ecological Pyramids
Matter Flows Through Ecosystems
Water Cycle or Hydrological Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Calcium Cycle
CHAPTER 4 Land Biomes: Forests
Taiga Forests
Taiga Forest Ecosystem
Environmental Concerns of Taiga Forests
Temperate Forests
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Temperate Rain Forests
Tropical Rain Forests
Rain Forest Ecosystem
Animal Species
Mutualistic Interactions
Environmental Concerns of Tropical Rain Forests
Urban Forests
Benefits of Urban Forests
Environmental Concerns of Urban Forests
CHAPTER 5 Other Land Biomes
Grasslands
Temperate Grasslands
Tropical Grasslands or Savannas
Environmental Concerns of Grasslands
Deserts
Life in the Desert
Environmental Concerns of Deserts
Chaparral
Environmental Concerns of the Chaparral
Tundra
Permafrost
Tundra Plants
Environmental Concerns of the Tundra
CHAPTER 6 Water Biomes
Plankton
Freshwater Biomes
Rivers
Ponds and Lakes
Freshwater Swamps, Marshes, and Bogs
Marine Biomes
Estuaries
Rocky Shores or Intertidal Zones
Coastal Ocean or the Neritic Zone
Open Ocean Zone
CHAPTER 7 Changes in the Ecosystem
Impact of Natural Disasters on Ecosystems
Floods and Forest Fires
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Hurricanes,Typhoons, and Monsoons
Ecological Succession
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
Pioneer Species
Succession in Aquatic Ecosystems
Impact of Evolution on Ecosystems
Impact of Extinction on Ecosystems
Impact of Humans on Ecosystems
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Appendix A: Environmental Timeline, 16202004
Appendix B: Endangered Species by State
Appendix C: Websites by Classification
Appendix D: Environmental Organizations
Volume II
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1Conventional Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels
Petroleum Resources
Natural Gas
Coal Resources
CHAPTER 2 Nuclear Energy
World Use of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy Basics
Nuclear Power Plants
How Nuclear Reactors Function
Components of a Nuclear Reactor
Types of Reactors
Pros and Cons of Using Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fusion
The Future of Nuclear Energy
CHAPTER 3 Alternative Energy Resources
Wind Energy
Wind Farms and Plants
Environmental Concerns of Wind Power
Hydroelectric Power
Mini-Hydros
Environmental Concerns of Hydroelectric Power
Solar Energy
Passive Solar Heating Systems
Active Solar Heating Systems
Solar Photovoltaic Cell (PV)
Geothermal Energy
Advantages of Geothermal Power Plants
Environmental Concerns of Geothermal Energy
Biomass
Fuelwood
Biofuel
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Environmental Concerns of OTEC
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Some Concerns of Fuel Cells
CHAPTER 4 Land Resources: Soil and Minerals
Soil Resources
Importance of Soil
Soil Formation
Some Properties of Soil
Soil Profile
The Influence of Soil on Land Uses
World Distribution of Soils
Minerals
Composition of Minerals
Mineral Groups
Mining and Smelting the Minerals
CHAPTER 5 Land Resources: Forests
Forests Contributions
Fuelwood
Wood Products
Paper Products
Non-Timber Products: Food and Other Materials
Medicinal Uses of Forest Products
Environmental Concerns of Forests
CHAPTER 6 Water: A Basic Resource
Freshwater Uses
The Water Cycle
Freshwater Sources
Use of Water for Irrigation
Oceans: Saltwater Resources
Food Sources from the Ocean
Aquaculture
Ocean Minerals
CHAPTER 7 Wildlife and Wilderness Resources
Wildlife Refuges
National Wildlife Refuge System
Wilderness Conservation
Parks and Forests
National Park System
National Forest System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Establishment of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Act
Bureau of Land Management
River Systems and National Trails
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
National Trails System
Appendix A: Environmental Timeline, 16202004
Appendix B: Endangered Species by State
Appendix C: Websites by Classification
Appendix D: Environmental Organizations
Index
Volume III
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Prehistoric Human Societies in the Stone Age
Paleolithic Period
Hunting and Gathering Societies
Old Stone Age
Stone Age Technology
Putting Stone Tools to W

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LCC Class: GE105

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