American Geological Institute

Environmental Science: Understanding Our Earth

Cengage Learning

2011

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: UNDERSTANDING OUR CHANGING EARTH, offers a unique "Earth Systems" approach to teaching both Earth Science and Environmental Science. Earth system science provides a framework for developing a truly innovative environmental science curriculum. An interdisciplinary environmental science curriculum that emphasizes Earth systems helps students develop the underlying science and knowledge that forms the foundation for understanding and policy discussion. Moreover, the critical component of environmental science is the focus on how earth systems interact with human society. This subject uniquely ties the physical sciences with social sciences, constituting an opportunity to demonstrate the widest application of science to life. Within this context of human interaction is the need to address concepts of risk and cost-benefit. Students begin to understand the process of decision-making made by policy-makers when using earth system information.

Arms, Karen

Environmental Science

Holt, Rinehart and Winston

2008

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Build skills for success in science with relevant and motivating features, extensive labs and activities to grab students' attention, and comprehensive test prep review. Earth Science Connections integrate Earth and environmental science. Lab Generator CD-ROM, and PowerPoint Resources and MindPoint Quiz Show, located on the Teacher's One-Stop Planner CD-ROM, keep students actively engages in their learning.

Berg, Linda R. and Hager, Mary Catherine

Visualizing Environmental Science, Second Edition

Wiley and National Geographic

2009

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This book follows a unique approach by placing a greater emphasis on visual learning as a means for environmental scientists to understand and connect with the central issues of environmental science. It vividly illustrates the overarching role that humans play in our planet's environmental problems and successes. In each chapter, What a Scientist Sees features are presented to highlight a concept or phenomenon from the perspective of a professional in the field. Process diagrams are also used to depict complex processes. Environmental scientists will be able to reinforce their understanding of the field and gain new insights with this second edition.

Braus, Judy and St. Antonie, Sara

Environmental Science

Pearson – AGS Globe

2007

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Environmental Science: Fundamentals and Applications is an applied science textbook written for a high school audience. It provides practical instruction in the sciences that address principles related to the environment. Chapters include topics such as natural resource management, fish and wildlife management, aquaculture, soil science and forestry. It addresses basic principles of science as they relate to outdoor environments, providing numerous examples of applications of science to environmental problems. The textbook is illustrated with many colored photos, sketches, diagrams, and tables. Chapters include objectives, evaluation materials, suggested class activities, and key terms. In addition, Internet key words are provided throughout the text to guide in-depth Internet study.
Note: This text is designed for the agriculture education community.

Burton, DeVere Editor

Environmental Science: Fundamentals and Applications

Cengage Learning

2009

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Environmental Science: Fundamentals and Applications is an applied science textbook written for a high school audience. It provides practical instruction in the sciences that address principles related to the environment. Chapters include topics such as natural resource management, fish and wildlife management, aquaculture, soil science and forestry. It addresses basic principles of science as they relate to outdoor environments, providing numerous examples of applications of science to environmental problems. The textbook is illustrated with many colored photos, sketches, diagrams, and tables. Chapters include objectives, evaluation materials, suggested class activities, and key terms. In addition, Internet key words are provided throughout the text to guide in-depth Internet study.
Note: This text is designed for the agriculture education community.

Camp, William G and Heath-Camp, Betty

Managing Natural Resources, Fifth Edition

Cengage Learning

2009

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Managing Our Natural Resources, fifth edition, was designed and written with people and the environment in which we live in mind. The original book was written specifically to meet the need for an up-to-date introductory level natural resources text for high school and postsecondary agricultural education students. It provides an overview of a wide array of topics in the broad area of natural resources management, ranging from forestry to air quality to wildlife management to solid waste management. Each chapter is built around specific learning objectives and includes numerous photographs and other graphic illustrations that provide a lively look at the topics being discussed. Case studies that address real-world and current issues are provided for each unit and are designed to promote lively classroom discussion and facilitate critical thinking.
Note: This text is designed for the agriculture education community.

Edelson, Daniel

Investigations in Environmental Science – Unit 1: Land Use, Unit 2: Energy Generation, Unit 3: Water Management

It’s About Time

2005

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).

Pearson, Jane

Environmental Science: How the World Works and Your Place in It, Third Edition

J.M. LeBel Publishers, Inc

2007

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

Schachter, Martin

Environmental Science

AMSCO School Publications, Inc

2005

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.

Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP)

Science and Sustainability

Lab-aids

2005

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Science and Sustainability is a full-year, integrated high school science course with a strong emphasis on hands-on investigations. The program is presented in four thematic units and includes an array of concepts and topics including physics, chemistry, biology and earth science. Each unit presents basic science content involving local and global issues related to sustainability. Material World, a companion student resource book, is a magnificent photographic portrait of families and their lives across the world. It’s an excellent resource for taking your students on a “field trip” to investigate global issues.

Various

Global Systems Science: A New World View; Climate Change; Life and Climate; Ozone; Losing Biodiversity; Energy Flow; Ecosystem Change; Population Growth; Energy Use

Lawrence Hall of Science

2005

Global Systems Science (GSS) is an integrated, interdisciplinary course for high school, consisting of twelve student books, teacher guides, Digital Earth Watch software, and Hands On Universe Image Processing 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.

Withgott, Jay

Environmental Science: Your World, Your Turn

Pearson

2011

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Teaching environmental science is much more than just communicating facts and information. It's about engaging and motivating students. It's about helping them to better understand how and why their actions--and those around them--impact the world in which they live. Environmental Science: Your World, Your Turn is a new high school program that brings the outside world into the classroom—making the science personal, actionable, and empowering for each student.

Environmental Science Texts Designed for AP High School Courses/Introductory College Courses
Book descriptions are from the publishers’ web sites.

Author

Botkin, Daniel and Keller, Edward

Title

Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, Seventh Edition

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons, Inc

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web site

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 Seventh Edition of Environmental Science continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field. The material has been streamlined to bring the issues and the science to the forefront. The new design and updated images help to highlight key points. Five central themes are also presented to help environmental scientists think about the issues: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, A Global Perspective, An Urban World, and Science and Values.

Author

Botkin, Daniel and Keller, Edward

Title

Essential Environmental Science, First Edition

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons, Inc

Publish Date

2007

Web Site

Web site

Description

Essential Environmental Science provides a non-quantitative approach that is based on principles, critical thinking and the big questions that are driving the field today. It offers a condensed look at the field, covering topics in way that will help readers answer the "big questions." It eliminates more detailed or advanced topics to make the material more accessible while also placing the focus on today's important issues.

Author

Chiras, Daniel

Title

Environmental Science, Eight Edition

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett

Publish Date

2010

Web Site

Web site

Description

Author

Cunningham, William and Cunningham, Mary Ann

Title

Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Publish Date

2010

Web Site

Web site

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.

Author

Cunningham, William; Cunningham, Mary Ann; and Woodworth Saigo, Barbara

Title

Environmental Science: A Global Concern

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web site

Description

Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Eleventh 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.

Author

Enger, Eldon and Smith, Bradley

Title

Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web site

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.

Author

Friedland, Andrew; Relyea, Rick; and Courard-Hauri, David

Title

Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications

Publisher

W.H. Freeman

Publish Date

2012

Web Site

Web site

Description

Created for non-majors courses in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology, Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications emphasizes critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn how to analyze graphs, measure environmental impact on various scales, and use simple calculations to understand key concepts. With a solid understanding of science fundamentals and how the scientific method is applied, students are able to evaluate information objectively and draw their own conclusions. The text equips students to interpret the wealth of data they will encounter as citizens, professionals, and consumers.

Author

McConnell, Robert and Abel, Daniel

Title

Environmental Issues: An Introduction to Sustainability

Publisher

Pearson – Prentice Hall

Publish Date

2008

Web Site

Web Site

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.

Author

McKinney, Michael and Schoch, Robert

Title

Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions, Fourth Edition

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett

Publish Date

2007

Web Site

Web site

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. 

Author

Miller, G. Tyler and Spoolman, Scott

Title

Environmental Science, Thirteenth Edition

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Publish Date

2011

Web Site

Web site

Description

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE inspires and equips students to make a difference for the world. Featuring sustainability as their central theme, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman emphasize natural capital, natural capital degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the importance of individuals. As a result, students learn how nature works, how they interact with it, and how humanity has sustained—and can continue to sustain—its relationship with the earth by applying nature's lessons to economies and individual lifestyles. Engaging features like "Core Case Studies," "How Would You Vote" questions, and "Thinking About" exercises demonstrate the relevance of issues and encourage critical thinking. Updated with new learning tools, the latest content, and an enhanced art program, this highly flexible book allows instructors to vary the order of chapters and sections within chapters to meet the needs of their courses.

Author

Miller, G. Tyler and Spoolman, Scott

Title

Environmental Science: Problems, Connections, and Solutions, Twelfth Edition

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Publish Date

2008

Web Site

Web Site

Description

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Problems, Connections, and Solutions, Twelfth Edition, boasts an unparalleled coverage of sustainability, basic science, and bias-free explanations, all within a flexible chapter organization. The central theme of sustainability is clarified by a consistent emphasis on natural capital, natural capital degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the importance of individuals. As a result, students learn how nature works, how we interact with it, and how we have sustained--and can continue to sustain--our relationship with the earth by applying nature’s lessons to our economies and individual lifestyles. Designed for students with little to no science background, the book’s science- and concept-centered approach encourages students to think about important concepts and issues that affect their lives. Core case studies illustrate key topics and issues, reinforcing the sustainability theme. These and other cases inspire almost 70 "How Would You Vote?" questions, which sharpen students’ critical thinking by asking them to consider facts, conflicting solutions, and trade-offs surrounding the issues, and then cast their vote. The text is supported by the strongest media tools and illustration program available. Highlights include CengageNOW, an online resource featuring automatic grading and Personalized Study Plans; videos; and the PowerLecture presentation tool that makes it easy for you to create customized multimedia lectures.

Author

Miller, G. Tyler and Spoolman, Scott

Title

Essentials of Ecology, Sixth Edition

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Publish Date

2012

Web Site

Web Site

Description

An ideal alternative to ecology texts that tend to be too difficult for non-majors, this succinct 11-chapter, full-color textbook covers scientific principles and concepts, ecosystems, evolution, biodiversity, population ecology, and more. Sustainability is the integrating theme and co-authors G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman inspire students to take a positive approach toward finding and implementing useful environmental solutions in their own lives and in their careers. Updated with new information, art, and "Good News" examples, the text engages and motivates students with vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember.

Author

Miller, G. Tyler and Spoolman, Scott

Title

Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions, Seventeenth Edition

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Publish Date

2012

Web Site

Web Site

Description

Sustainability is the integrating theme of this current and thought-provoking book. LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT provides the basic scientific tools for understanding and thinking critically about the environment. Co-authors G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman inspire students to take a positive approach toward finding and implementing useful environmental solutions in their own lives and in their careers. Updated with the most up-to-date information, art, and "Good News" examples, the text engages and motivates students with vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember. Overall, by framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles and human communities, students see how promising the future can be.

Author

Miller, G. Tyler

Title

Sustaining the Earth: An Integrated Approach, Ninth Edition

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web Site

Description

About half the price of other environmental science texts, this 14-chapter, one-color core text offers an integrated approach that emphasizes how environmental and resource problems and solutions are related.
Note: Of Miller’s three Environmental Science textbooks, Sustaining the Earth is the most concise.

Author

Raven, Peter and Berg, Linda

Title

Environment, Seventh Edition

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons, Inc

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web site

Description

Offering a more concise resource for environmental scientists, the seventh edition explores important environmental issues and shows how to apply this information on the job. It focuses on a systems approach, presenting a framework for thinking about environmental science. The recurring theme of global climate change as a system is integrated throughout the chapters, uncovering both the positive and negative roles that people play in that system. Environmental scientists will also benefit from the revised art program. New photos and illustrations help reinforce concepts and make the material come to life.

Author

Withgott, Jay and Brennan, Scott

Title

Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Third Edition

Publisher

Pearson

Publish Date

2009

Web Site

Web site

Description

Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories retains all the popular features of its parent volume, Environment: The Science behind the Stories–including its integrated central case study approach and its focus on the scientific process, current data, and critical thinking–in a brief 17-chapter text. The Third Edition features expanded coverage of global climate change in a new stand-alone chapter. Coverage of geology, minerals, and mining is also enhanced in a new chapter. A new Activities Workbook supplement provides more activities and exercises than ever, and the Viewpoints essays are now in their own supplement with questions and web links. Myenvironmentplace.com offers a diverse selection of resources and interactive exercises that help students succeed in the course and hone the skills they need to make informed decisions on environmental issues.

Author

Wright, Richard and Boorse, Dorothy

Title

Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future, Eleventh Edition

Publisher

Pearson

Publish Date

2011

Web Site

Web Site

Description

For introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology. By emphasizing the memorable themes of science, sustainability and stewardship, the Eleventh Edition of this popular textbook helps students understand the science behind environmental issues and what they can do to build a more sustainable future. This thorough revision features updated content, graphics, and photos, plus the addition of new co-author Dorothy Boorse. A wealth of effective new online resources is also available through the new MasteringEnvironmentalScience™ online assessment and tutorial system, including five intriguing Video Field Trips.