Biodiversity

Life on Earth consists of many millions of distinct biological species. This volume offers a variety of perspectives on the importance of this biodiversity to the environment and humanity. It explores the impact of global warming on biodiversity, the significance of mass species extinction, genetic science and its relationship to biodiversity, and the best ways to increase biodiversity.

* Reviews *

Review: BiodiversityEach well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-4678-5
Author: Louise I. Gerdes
Copyright: 2010
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"